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Top 30 Furniture Trends in April

From Minimalist Rack Storage to Compact Kitchen Units

— April 25, 2015 — Art & Design
These April 2015 furniture trends range from minimalist storage units to cardboard-made kids' desks that are designed with user practicality and minimalism in mind. Embracing simplicity, these furniture concepts consider budget, urban living environments as well as a product's life span and prove that less is often more when it comes to contemporary decor.

Reduction is a powerful pattern discussed in 'Better and Faster: The Proven Path to Unstoppable Ideas', a New York Times bestselling innovation book by keynote speaker Jeremy Gutsche. This pattern is just one of the concepts highlighted by Gutsche who suggests that removing layers or simplifying one's business model can lead to success.

In the case of these April 2015 furniture trends, minimalism and simplification is key. With standouts like dual-purpose storage benches, waste-constructed chairs and flat-packed workspaces, simplicity and practicality win out over added frills, allowing users to truly focus on the functional elements of each piece.
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Illusory Furniture Commercials
Illusory Furniture Commercials
OK Go's Red Star Macalline Ad Captivates with Visual Trickery
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Layered Felt Lighting
Layered Felt Lighting
Feltology by Lorenzo Polo Boasts Psychedelic Patterns and Sculptural Appeal
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28
Two-Panel Tables
Two-Panel Tables
Designer Cedric Canaud Creates Unusual Flatpack Furniture
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27
Whimsical Balloon Seating
Whimsical Balloon Seating
Satoshi Itasaka's Balloon Chair is Inspired by a 50s Short Film
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26
Embedded Mirror Tables
Embedded Mirror Tables
Carla & Carlo by Florian Schmid are Handsome His and Hers Vanities
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25
Flying Boat Desks
Flying Boat Desks
This Motoart Desk Was Made From a Grumman HU-16 Albatross Elevator
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24
Phone-Charging End Tables
Phone-Charging End Tables
The IKEA Wireless Charging Furniture Makes Smart Furnishings Affordable
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23
Faux Luxury Furnishings
Faux Luxury Furnishings
Fancy Flat-Packed Side Tables Imitate Marble and Wood on Paper Surfaces
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22
Industrial Stone Stools
Industrial Stone Stools
The Harder They Come Collection Combines Unique Sea Rocks with Steel Rebar
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21
Modern Bamboo Chairs
Modern Bamboo Chairs
Nendo's Tokyo Tribal Collection Uses Wood for Weaving
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20
Custom LEGO Furniture
Custom LEGO Furniture
The LEGO Brick Coffee Table Lets You Decorate Like a Kid
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Phone-Charging Furniture
Phone-Charging Furniture
IKEA is Incorporating Qi Technology into Some of Its Convenient Designs
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Curling Wooden Cubbies
Curling Wooden Cubbies
This Scroll Shelf Embraces Your Possessions from Its Wall-Mounted Position
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Ring-Grip Tables
Ring-Grip Tables
This Side Table with a Handle Was Inspired By Antique Candlesticks
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Paper Mache Perches
Paper Mache Perches
The Crumpled Chair Offers an Uneven Seating Surface with a Crafty Appearance
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15
Collaborative Puzzle Chairs
Collaborative Puzzle Chairs
Makershop's Printed Chair Was Created by Over 70 Designers
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14
Angular Partitioned Sleepers
Angular Partitioned Sleepers
Ice Bed Has an Encompassing Separator to Sharpen Up Studio Apartments
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13
3D-Printed Artistic Bookshelves
3D-Printed Artistic Bookshelves
The Link Bookshelf Fuses Two Functional and Distinct Styles
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12
Artisanal Bench Storage
Artisanal Bench Storage
The Murphy Bench from JM & Sons Features a Hidden Compartment
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11
Coiled Clothes Racks
Coiled Clothes Racks
This Spring Hanger Integrates a Spiralling Bar for Gathering More Garments
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10
Compact Towable Workstations
Compact Towable Workstations
Rolling Desk Can Be Pulled Like Luggage or Linked as a Bike Trailer
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9
Compact Accessible Kitchens
Compact Accessible Kitchens
ChopChop Culinary Setup is Ergonomically Designed for Wheelchair Users
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8
Futuristic Rocking Chairs
Futuristic Rocking Chairs
Durotaxis by Alvin Huang is Made Using 3D-Printing Technology
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Deceptive Bar Stools
Deceptive Bar Stools
The Legless Bar Stool Features a Hidden Fourth Foot
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6
Upcycled Light Shelving
Upcycled Light Shelving
The Watson Shelf From JM & Sons Boasts a Reclaimed Wood Design
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5
Minimalist Industrial Shelving
Minimalist Industrial Shelving
The Russo Shelf from Jm & Sons Boasts an Aged and Rustic Look
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4
Cardboard Kids' Desks
Cardboard Kids' Desks
Flatpacked Furnishings Teach Youngsters the Process and Logic of Assembly
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3
Draped Timber Tables
Draped Timber Tables
This Folding Table Top Can Be Propped Up for Extension to Left to Dangle
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2
Beautiful Bike Furniture
Beautiful Bike Furniture
Designer Manuel Rossel Creates Stylish Storage for Bicycles in the Home
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Flat-Packed Tabletop Workstations
Flat-Packed Tabletop Workstations
Adjustable Standing Desks Make it Simple to Set Up Shop Anywhere
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