Small-scale prefabricated homes, doorless apartment designs and playhouses constructed out of concrete are just a few of the top October 2016 home ideas. These creative home ideas offer a look into some of the creative concepts that modern consumers are employing to tackle issues like sustainability, the high cost of home ownership and renting, saving space and minimizing their own waste.
Some of the most unconventional home designs include converted school bus homes, shipping container penthouses and modernist river houseboats.
Inside the home, consumers are taking on inventive DIY projects such as wooden plywood staircases that can be made with a CNC machine and leather coasters, both of which offer unique ways to adorn a space with customized projects.
Top 65 Home Ideas in October
From Low-Pressure Pillows to Doorless Apartment Designs:
Laura McQuarrie — Oct 30, 2016 — Art & Design
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Eco Prefab Homes
This Wood House by ArchiBlox Features a Green Roof and Sustainable Wood
64
Doorless Apartment Designs
The One Apartment Design Project Takes Open-Concept to the Next Level
63
Modern Modular TVs
This Deconstructible Screen Guarantees a Longer Life for the Electronic Device
62
Minimalist Steel Fire Pits
This Fire Pit Was Designed to Create a Unique Backyard Fire Experience
61
Intricately Timbered Homes
'House Akerudden' is Built from Seven Different Types of Local Wood
60
Transportable Side Tables
These Portable Tables by Roee Magdassi Include Handles for Carrying
59
Hybrid Office Apartments
The Brandburg Home & Studio by Modelina Architecture is Efficient
58
Cosmopolitan Water Homes
The Rev Houseboat Takes to the Water with Opulent Design Features
57
Cubic Loft Spaces
The Cube House Reinterprets Cottage Home Designs
56
Specialized Fruit Arsenals
This Set of Avocado Tools Enables You to Prepare in Any and Every Way
55
Multitool Tube Packaging
The 3M Patch Plus Primer 4-in-1 Boasts a Useful Packaging Design
54
Famed Prefab Houses
'Revolution Precrafted' Offers Prefab Houses Designed by Big-Name Architects
53
Miniature Prefab Homes
The Pin-Up Houses 'France' House Can be Assembled in Just Three Hours
52
Dotted Glass Houses
'The Glass House' Was Designed by the Renowned Artist Yayoi Kusama
51
Crochet Fiber Homes
This House Located in Finland Has an Exterior Lining Made of Pink Knitting
50
Poppable Calendar Posters
This Bubble Wrap Calendar Makes Keeping Track of Days More Sensory
49
Low-Pressure Pillows
The 'Purple Pillow' Ensures That Sleepers Have Optimum Support
48
Compact Kitchen Units
This Kitchen Collection Was Designed to Fit into Small Apartments
47
Elegant Luxury Safes
These Safes are Able to Offer Excellent Security and a Sophisticated Design
46
Novel Napkin Holders
This Napkin Dispenser Binds Serviettes Together Into a Neat Paperback Stack
45
Elevated Concrete Playhouses
This Structure Was Once Used as a Shelter for Doves
44
Sustainable Saltwater Aquariums
The 'Biota Saltwater Aquarium' is Humane Way to House Ocean Life
43
Virtual Movie Apartment Tours
Archilogic Built a 3D Model of the 'American Psycho' Apartment
42
Ceramic Sneaker Collectibles
ACRONYM & Nike's Design Was Transformed into a Ceramic Porcelain Vase
41
Expansive Abstract Carpets
The 'Visioni' Geometric Rugs by Patricia Urquiola are Modern and Chic
40
Rotating Spherical Lamps
The 'Nightingale' Light Uses a Ringed Shape to Give Off an Ambient Glow
39
All-White Cube Houses
The MM House in Mallorca Consists of Four White Angular Cubes
38
Shipping Container Penthouses
LOT-EK Adapted a Family Home to Incorporate Industrial Components
37
Minimalist Modern Office Decor
Umbra's Collection of Contemporary Accessories Organizes Stylishly
36
Giant Marble Decorations
These Large-Size Marbles Were Designed to Act as Home Decor
35
Iconic Bridge Bookshelves
Roumelight's Design Brings San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge Indoors
34
DIY Leather Coasters
These Customized Coasters Can Easily Be Made at Home
33
Monochrome Clock Designs
This Contemporary Version of a Cuckoo Clock Better Suits Modern Homes
32
Modern Trick Lamps
These Sophisticated Lamps Have Retractable Bulbs
31
Eagle Eye Artwork Pools
This Swimming Pool Design is Inspired by 'The Starry Night' by Van Gogh
30
Futuristic Wood-Clad Apartments
This Oak Apartment Was Designed to Look Like Artwork
29
Sterilizing UV Toilets
The Magic Toilet Design Offers Hands-Free Use and Cleaning
28
Underbed Night Lights
Vanksy's 'Motion Activated Bed Light' Makes it Easy to Leave theBed at Night
27
Collectible Character Vases
James Jarvis' Cartoon Was Translated to Become a Limited Edition Vase
26
Fruit-Shaped Clocks
The 'Undercover Gilapple' Will Soon Be Releasing a New Design
25
Spongy Porcelain Homeware
Studio Furthermore's 'Tektites' are Made from Sponges and Porcelain
24
Modular Customizable Rugs
These Rug Tiles Can Be Put Together to Form Specialized Designs
23
Isolated Home Photography
This Series Depicts Houses That are Not Surrounded by Other Structures
22
Geometric Pouf Collections
This Collection Reveals Modern Poufs and Cushions for the Home
21
Simplified Home Hubs (UPDATE)
The Wink Hub 2 Makes Many Improvements On the Smart Home Device
20
Blazing Smart Candles
LuDela is a Real Flame Candle Controlled Through a Smartphone App
19
Multi-Functional Home Audio Systems
The Spaco Offers a Levitating Design as Well as Many Functions
18
Bot-Powered Insurance Plans
Lemonade is a Low-Cost P2P Insurance Provider
17
Tabletop Tear-Off Calendars
The 'Photodarium' by Slanted Showcases 365 Photographs and Stories
16
Vibration-Sensing Door Alarms
Sabre's 'Door Handle Alarm' is an Affordable Way to Keep Homes Safe
15
Modern School Bus Homes
This Converted School Bus Home is Styled Like a Contemporary Loft
14
Multipurpose Tealight Holders
EYKING's Marble Homeware Design Holds Dinner Napkins and Tealights
13
Rabbit-Shaped Storage Bags
These Bathroom Storage Containers are Great for Hiding Away Toiletries
12
Contemporary Earthenware Objects
The Folium Collection Comprises Nature-Inspired Tableware
11
Cold-Retaining Pillows
This Hydrologie Pillow Ensures a Cool and Comfortable Sleep
10
Pet-Deterring Plant Covers
The Planty Cover Was Designed to Keep Pets & Kids from Scattering Soil
9
Fashion-Inspired Ceramics
Bari Ziperstein's Unique Ceramics Make Use of Bold Patterns and Shapes
8
DIY Plywood Staircases
This DIY Staircase Project is Constructed from Plywood
7
Miniature Temperature-Sensing Gadgets
This Device is Used to Measure Temperatures in Small Spaces
6
Compact Temperature Sensors
This Multi-Purpose Thermometer Can Keep Tabs of Just About Anything
5
Foolproof Alarm Clocks
Lexon's In-Out Alarm Clock Makes Forgetting to Set the Alarm Impossible
4
Aromatherapy Laundry Soaps
The Common Good Laundry Lavender Suds Cleans With Essential Oils
3
Communal Cigar Apps
This App Helps You Identify Cigar-Friendly Venues In Your Area
2
Void Vase Decor
These Silhouette Vases Display Everything from Bouquets to Books
1
Constellation Candle Holders
These Candle Holders Come Together to Form Galaxy-Inspired Shapes
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