These October 2016 modern trends range from hybrid office apartment to abstract tarot decks that fuse a traditional spiritual practice with contemporary graphics. Other standouts this month range from folding bicycle designs to rocking workspace seats that are designed to promote comfort and convenience for those leading a busy, on-the-go lifestyle.
The month's other leading innovations include whimsical anime editorials, like a fun series that celebrates Millennials' continuous Pokemon Go obsession and aquatic iris paintings that redefine photorealism for a generation who is more used to digitized art forms.
Other October 2016 modern innovations include modular home accessories like novel-resembling napkin holders, rotating sphere lamps and even experimental hybrid cutlery that is surprisingly practical while doubling as a memorable housewarming gift idea.
Top 60 Modern Trends in October
60
Eco Prefab Homes
This Wood House by ArchiBlox Features a Green Roof and Sustainable Wood
59
High-End Prefab Homes
The Diago Home by J Mayer H Enhances Home Architecture Design Expectations
58
Small Space Couch Designs
The 'Addax' Sofa Design by Matthew Pope is Made for Small Living Units
57
Bioluminescence Night Lights
The 'LUME' Lighting Solution Provides Natural Illumination
56
Modern Modular TVs
This Deconstructible Screen Guarantees a Longer Life for the Electronic Device
55
Folding E-Bicycle Designs
The Gi FlyBike Spins the Benefits of Power Assistance and Portability
54
Minimalist Steel Fire Pits
This Fire Pit Was Designed to Create a Unique Backyard Fire Experience
53
Hybrid Office Apartments
The Brandburg Home & Studio by Modelina Architecture is Efficient
52
Experimental Hybrid Cutlery
Steinbeisser's Playful Forks and Spoons To Alter the Eating Experience
51
Cubic Loft Spaces
The Cube House Reinterprets Cottage Home Designs
50
Inflatable Nightclubs
This Blow-Up Building Was Made for the Federation of Swiss Architects' Party
49
Post Office Bakeries
The Margot Craft Bakery in London is in a Converted Post Office Location
48
Staircase Seating Solutions
The Stephen Kenn x Victorinox Stepladder Chair is Multipurpose
47
Multifaceted Leaning Workstations
The 'BEA' Workspace Desk Sits on Two Legs for Maximum Efficiency
46
Private Bedroom Photography
This Series Reflects on the Changes That Technology Has Brought on
45
Aerodynamic 360-Degree Speakers
This Beosound Wireless Speaker Unit Concept is Abstractly Designed
44
Fluid Resin Sculptures
These Sculptures Were Made to Realistically Resemble Splashing Water
43
Undulating Wooden Stools
This Chair is Outfitted with a Series of Elastics that Conform to Sitters
42
Compact Kitchen Units
This Kitchen Collection Was Designed to Fit into Small Apartments
41
Novel Napkin Holders
This Napkin Dispenser Binds Serviettes Together Into a Neat Paperback Stack
40
Versatile Ladder Designs
Louisville Ladder's 'Cross Step Ladder' Combines Two Ladder Designs
39
Cross-Stitched Murals
This Woven Street Art is Integrated into the Sides of Buildings
38
Coin Collection Display Frames
The 'Numizmatus' Allows a Coin Collection to be Stylishly Displayed
37
Expansive Abstract Carpets
The 'Visioni' Geometric Rugs by Patricia Urquiola are Modern and Chic
36
Rotating Spherical Lamps
The 'Nightingale' Light Uses a Ringed Shape to Give Off an Ambient Glow
35
Retro Hotel Redesigns
The Oddsson Hotel in Reykjavik Puts a Contemporary Spin on Historic Style
34
Camouflaged Anime Photography
Jules Perron's Project Cleverly Situates Pokémon Monsters in Nature
33
Concrete Shower Drain Planters
The Haisui Planter Container Highlights Nature's Resilience
32
Dynamic Traffic Cones
These LED Pylons Are Highly Visible at Night and Entirely Eco-Friendly
31
Sound-Amplifying Cylindrical Towers
'An Occupation of Loss' is a Study in Mourning
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
Ocean Plastic Dining Tables
The Brodie Neill 'Gyro' Circle Table is Deceptively Crafted from Waste
27
Family-Accommodating Hotel Rooms
The Edition Hotels Miami Beach Hotel Received a Modern Upgrade
26
Ceramic Concrete Design Speakers
The Stoned Speakers Incorporate Unexpected Design Materials
25
Portable Espresso Shot Makers
The 'STARESSO' Manual Coffee Maker Brews Hot or Cold Coffee
24
3D-Printing Music Makers
This Hi-Tech Barrel Organ Prints Dimpled Discs and Plays Them
23
Usage-Monitoring Bathroom Faucets
The Faucet by Zhou Buyi Keeps Track of Water Usage
22
Statement-Display Clocks
The 'LetB' Display Text Time Clock is a Modern Approach to Design
21
Field Mushroom Museums
This New Egyptian Science Center is an Architectural and Educational Icon
20
Open-Concept Vertical Indoor Gardens
The Vertical Garden by Joost Bakker is Airy and Stylish
19
Rustic Lamp Speakers
The 'Balldur' Handmade Wood Lamp is a Multifunctional Unit for the Home
18
Collapsible Designer Fans
The 'Conbox' Electric Fans Provide Portable Cooling That's Chic
17
Geometric Animal Oil Burners
The 'SANGO' Candle Diffuser Features a Graceful Aesthetic and Design
16
Oceanic Photo Prints
'Littoral Drift' Was Created with Light-Sensitive Paper and the Sea
15
Tabletop Tear-Off Calendars
The 'Photodarium' by Slanted Showcases 365 Photographs and Stories
14
Suspended Thread Installations
This Artistic Installation References Travel and the Human Body
13
Multipurpose Tealight Holders
EYKING's Marble Homeware Design Holds Dinner Napkins and Tealights
12
Wooden Wireless Charging Devices
These Devices Work as Functional Decor Pieces in the Home
11
Sculptural Coastal Railway Stations
This Train Railway Station Imagines the Future of Travel
10
Contemporary Earthenware Objects
The Folium Collection Comprises Nature-Inspired Tableware
9
Fire-Detecting Door Handles
The 'Bleep' Door Knob Handle Whistles to Warn of Fire
8
Concrete Industrial Faucets
The Ritmonio 'Haptic' and 'Diametro35 Inox Concrete' Faucets are Chic
7
Aquatic Iris Paintings
Artist Fabian Oefner Creates Unusual Paintings on Water
6
Rocking Work Seats
'BuzziBalance' Creates Non-Traditional Environments in the Office
5
Garden-Touting Skyscraper Towers
The H700 Shenzhen Tower will Be a Half Mile in Height
4
DIY Plywood Staircases
This DIY Staircase Project is Constructed from Plywood
3
VR Ballet Performances
'Night Fall' is the World's First 360-Degree VR Ballet
2
Chic Suspended Spindle Lighting
The 'Spider' Light Collection Features Modern Designs and Styles
1
Abstract Tarot Decks
Midcenturian Tarot Reimagines Tradition with a Modernist Eye
Related Ideas
Couture Color Palettes
Pantone 'Dualities' Was Unveiled at New York Fashion Week 2024
Multifunctional Sleek Furniture
Hoek Home Presents the Modular FLEX Furniture Designs
Anniversary-Honoring Archival Homeware
Habitat Introduces its 60th Anniversary Collection
Design-Forward Furniture Collections
Zanat Unveils Its 2024 Design Collection and It is Stunninng
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
Vintage-Inspired Elevated Accessories
Every Other Thursday Unveils a Range of Accessories
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Redesigned Hybrid Offices
Mason Studio Redesigned Its Toronto Office For "The Greater Good"
Mid-Century Modern Furnishings
Todd Hewitt Adds Four Designs to the Last Ditch Series
Origami-Inspired Sleek Cabins
A.L.P.S. Designs the Infinity Mobile Architecture System
Jazz Lifestyle-Inspired Dubai Apartments
Natalia Contova Taps to Her Former Jazz Career in Design
Playful Contemporary Offices
Studio ANTIPOD's Tenderly Office Boasts Japanese Design Accents
High-Quality Electric Micro Homes
The Cosmic ONE Gets New Upgrades with Premium Components
Envelope-Packaged Couch Designs
The 'Couch in an Envelope' is Modular and 100% Recyclable
Productive Desk Accessory Concepts
The Yazak Concept Helps Manage Productivity At Night
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Creativity-Forward Offices
Urban Office, 'Corporativo M601', Caters to Function and Recreation
Modern Paint Colorways
Sherwin-Williams Debuts Anthology: Volume One for Colormix® Forecast 2024
Conscious Experimental Furniture Designs
Vaarnii's Whimsical Furniture Was Presented at Tableau
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Contemporary Design-Forward Seating Lines
Fasetti’s Autumn 2024 Collection is Chic and High-End
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers
The Mini Moonlit Desk Garden by Seunghyuk Shin is Meditative
Eco-Friendly Offices
Office@27 by Sanjay Puri Architects is Enhanced by Ancient Indian Principles
Whimsical Stool Designs
Modern Design Review Curates Hem X's Collection
Blooming Paper Lamps
The Kazuhiro Yamanaka ‘Tsubomi Paper Lamp’ Embraces Imperfect Forms
Chic Comfortable Furnishings
Herman Miller Teams Up with Gabriel Tan on a Pair of New Designs
Wooden Warm Light Collections
Lostine Adds Four Designs to the Modernism Lighting Capsule
Ultra-Slick Modern Apartment Interiors
Note Design Studio Works on the Cloudy Outlines Project
Dynamic Swedish-Made Furniture
Mizetto Presents its Summer Collection of Bright Designs
Dazzling Art Design Exhibitions
Kiki Goti Showcases the Selene Exhibition at Alcova
Commuter-Oriented Tech Accessories
MOFT Taps TOMBOGO for the New 'Creative Commuter' Capsule
Minimal Mid-Century Hollywood Homes
Studio Qasabian Designs the Mulholland Home in LA
Y2K-Inspired Neon Light Art
LaMoMo Neon Debuted a New Aesthetically Driven Collection
Vibrant Design Collections
Ali Beletic and Her Studio Launch the Neon Primitivism Series
Fall-Inspired Home Cleaning Collections
Grove Co. Debuts Its Limited-Edition Traditions Aglow Line
Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs
The Conceptual Noka 7610 5G by AndroidLeo Merges Aesthetics
Intertwined Marble-Made Calendars
The 'Noova' Calendar Has an Intricate Yet Functional Design
Mythology-Themed Lighting Capsules
Lee Broom Designs the Ethereal Alchemist Collection
Functional Everyday Object Collections
Goux Studio Showcases the New Modular Plus Collection
Sleek Modern Table Collections
Cosentino and Modular Lighting Instruments Drop a New Capsule
Playful Table Lamp Designs
The Toto Lamp by Fabien Cappello for Hem Makes a Statement
Japanese Inn-Inspired Apartments
Intheory Design Creates an Apartment Inspired by Ryokan
Retro Japanese-Inspired Cafe Designs
Sarah Carpenter Creates the Postcard Bakery Design in NYC
Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings
Akio Isshiki Architect Overhauls an Old Wooden Building
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Contemporary Home Fall Furniture
Blu Dot Presents Its Fall 2024 Collection of Furniture
Skateboarding-Inspired Wood Lamps
Blue Green Works Showcases its New Wood Lighting Installation
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Elevated Festival-Inspired Snack Boxes
Sakuraco Celebrates the Autumn Moon Festival with Snacks
Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs
Photon Studio's Designs the Box in the Box Apartment
Tennis Icon-Inspired Collections
Wilson Sportswear's Modern Icons Collection is Performance-Driven
Vibrant Milanese Apartments
chromastudio "Dramatically Renovates" a 90-Square-Meter Dwelling
Store-Transformed Modern Apartments
Kelly Behun Transforms a Modern Apartment at The Whiteley
Lifestyle Insight-Inspired Furniture
Formway Sets Up its Own Furniture Brand Noho with New Range
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs
Gensler Reimagines the Accenture Office Space in Chicago
Oblong Color-Blocked Furniture
The Meritalia Morphologica Collection Has Two Pieces
Re-Imagined Furniture Identities
Herman Miller's 2024 Brand Refresh is Vibrant and Functional
Modern Minimalism Apartments
Between the Walls Designs the Old&New Apartment in Kyiv
Active-Minded Refreshing Streetwear
YoungLA Drops the First Instalment of its October Collection
Retro-Themed Metallic Homeware
The Collaborative Rabanne H&M Home Collection Nods to the 70s
Metal-Inspired Homeware Capsules
KUTARQ Studio Unveils the GVPO Lighting & FOLIO Furniture Series
Topography-Inspired Furniture Capsules
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs the TOPOS Collection
Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends
Country & Town House Published a Guide to 'Fridgescaping'
Optical-Illusion Home Decor Collections
Sevval Kalaycikli Designs a Series of Light & Glass Tables
Textured Fluted Light Collections
Claudia Afshar Designs the Dekton Ukiyo Collection for Cosentino
Fall-Ready Cozy Furniture Collections
Arhaus Launches a Collection Featuring Crypton Fabric
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Color Infusion Paint Campaigns
vitaminwater's Paint Your Rent Brightens Lives & Living Spaces
Tile-Clad Colorful Blocky Furniture
Studio Rens Created the Re-Glow Collection of Furniture
Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
Wellness-Focused Meditative Gift Sets
b, halfmoon Presents Its Fall/Winter 2024 Collection
60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
IKEA Continues to Grow the Nytillverkad Collection
Naturalistic Furniture Collections
The RJ Living Back To Nature Collection Prioritizes Tranquility
Desktop Contemporary Accessories
A Team of Designers Create the Colorful and Functional Accessory
Cutting-Edge Design Programming
Triennale Milano Offers an Array of Events for Milan Design Week
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Bright Tonal Modern Offices
Roar Studio Designs the New Sleek Office for Sprinklr
Productive Mood Lighting Designs
Teixeira Design Studio Presents Moody Lighting for Gantri
Modern Office Environments
The MOL Campus Project Was Designed by Architecture Firm Kinzo
Versatile Outdoor Furniture Series
Fermob Presents a Look at its Latest Collection of Furniture
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
Sleek Artful Accessible Furniture
ThirdKind Presents its Abigail Collection of Furniture
Mineral-Exploring Modern Decor Capsules
Sten Studio Presents the Cosmic Relics Collection
Versatile Nesting Furniture
Cozmo Debuts the 'Cosy Armchair' and the 'Cosy Cutout Nesting Tables'
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
Jeremy Anderson Designs a Set of Floor Lamps for Space Relics
Subtle Tech-Infused Desks
The KOBLE Tori 4.0 Smart Desk Has Several Charging Points and More
NYC-Inspired Fall Fashion
Studio Nicholson Presents a New Capsule for the FW23 Season
Illuminated Charger Design Concepts
Jones & Partners Presents a Look at the New Current Concept
Vibrant Palette Experimental Apartments
The 2BM Apartment in Kyiv was Made for Renting
Hand-Painted Print Collections
Desenio and Lone Fox Home Collaborate on a New Home Decor Range
Sustainable Modular Desk Trays
A Team of Designers Join on a Minimal Tray Collection
Futuristic Vibrant London Apartments
2LG Studio Designs a Vibrant Apartment in East London
Curated Office Essentials Collections
Staples Canada Offers Office Essentials for Springtime
Contemporary Artful Bright Apartments
Butterfly Studios Designs a Bright Krakow Apartment
Harmonious Traditional Home Designs
MAKHNO Studio Updates the Century-Old Kyoto House
Nature Blending Modern Homes
MODU Designed the Mini Tower One Residence in Brooklyn
Contemporary Classic Home Decor
Lemieux et Cie has Launched a New Modern Collection
Gallery-Like Minimal Home Designs
Daytrip Completes the Interior Design of a Home in North London
Home Office Furniture Collections
Dieffebi Creates a New Modern Capsule for Home Offices
Collaborative Bright Office Spaces
Bespoke Only Designs Her New Spring Office Loft Space
Metallic Earbud-Inspired Nail Polishes
Beats Joins Olive & June on New Nail Polish Colors
Modular Office Meeting Spaces
The Toko Meeting Pod by Carl Gustav Magnusson is Ultra-Stylish
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
90s-Inspired Vibrant Home Designs
Another Human Creates Vibrant Interiors fo the Holboro House
Woven Upholstery Textile Capsules
The Elemental Wright Collection Highlights Organic Architecture
Chic Nautical-Inspired Apartments
TENKA ARKITEKTURA Designs a Stylish and Textured Apartment
Mediterranean-Inspired Sustainable Taps
Roca Introduces the Nu Collection of Colorful Faucets
Modern Mobile Futuristic Homes
Nestron Presents its Range of Contemporary Tiny Homes
Eclectic Renovated Polish Apartments
Mistovia Renovates an Apartment in Warsaw, Poland
Modern Art Design Auctions
BILLINGS is Set to Hold Its Summer Modern Art + Design Auction
Transparent Modern Auto Updates
The Renault Twingo Gets Another New Design Iteration
Ultra-Playful Planner Designs
ban.do Embraces Springtime with Its New Offerings
Sleek Fintech Office Designs
Universal Design Studio Creates the Copper Office in London
Nature-Themed Modern Workspaces
The New Natwest Office in London Features Greenery Throughout
Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs
Mason Studio Redesigned its Offices in Toronto
Modern Deco Office Designs
Reflect Architecture Designs the NewGen Office with Contemporary Detail
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Modern Museum Versatile Cafes
Tate Modern Unveils a Corner Cafe Designed by Holland Harvey
Whimsical Kids Furniture Collections
Oeuf Presents the New Moss Collection of Modern Looks
Minimal Renovated Modern Townhomes
Also Office Joins Colony on the Bed-Stuy Townhouse
Modern-Tinged Traditional Furniture
Sonal Tuli Designs the New Jaipur Furniture Collection
Versatile Modern Furniture Series
Wittmann Presents a New VUELTA Modular Collection
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Middle Eastern-Inspired Fall Fashion
Universal Works Presents the ACT II Collection for FW23
Eco-Friendly Desk Stands
The 'HOMBI' is a Customizable Stand for Phones, Cards, and More
Nature-Inspired Collections
arcana Boasts a Series of Thoughtful Gifts for the Holidays
Modernist Ceramic Lighting Series
Dumais Made Introduces the New Modern Bohemia Collection
Cozy Professional Office Designs
Mini Shodeinde Designs the Giant Ventures Office
Contemporary Customization Benches
The Arcadia 'Flipside' Modular Benches are Stylish and Comfy
Contemporary 1960s Italian Villas
The Twisted House Honors its Past with Modern Updates
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Collectivity-Inspired Furniture Series
Conor Hacon Designs a New Capsule for Common Design
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
This Year's Emerge Exhibition Marks the Third Annual Showcase
Sophisticated Workplace Furniture
Keilhauer Designs the Tailored Collection with the Help of EOOS
Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series
Micah Rosenblatt Presents the City Block Series in Art Show
Contemporary Dynamic Workspaces
Smarin Designs Officetopia Rethinking Modern Workspaces