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Top 100 Modern Trends in February

From Bold Geometric Buildings to Woven Wooden Bathtubs

— February 28, 2016 — Eco
The top February 2016 modern trends showcase the progression of several patterns that can be glimpsed in the world of art and design.

In a unique blend of art and technology, Yiannis Kranidiotis has created a range of soundscapes that represent various classic paintings. The ultra-modern art experience is immersive and combine sound and light to provide a unique science-informed artistic medium.

Meanwhile, the Espace Culturel de La Hague is a stunning geometric structure located in Beaumont-Hague, France, that combines vibrant hues, strong angular lines and an unexpected blend of materials. The dynamic cultural center is sure to inspire creativity and spark the imagination of visitors of all ages.

Overall, the top February 2016 modern trends point to the year ahead in terms of functional art and design.
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Tourist-Attracting Lights Festivals
Tourist-Attracting Lights Festivals
The Inaugural Lumiere London Festival Recently Kicked Off
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99
Splattered Dye Glassware
Splattered Dye Glassware
These Tumblers Feature an Abstract Design with Speckles of Indigo Die
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98
Vertical Cable Cars
Vertical Cable Cars
The 'British Airways i360' Will Be the UK's Highest Observation Tower
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97
LTE-Enabled Illuminators
LTE-Enabled Illuminators
The Huawei 'Lampsite' Could Provide Public Internet in Busy Areas
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96
Spiraled Oak Staircases
Spiraled Oak Staircases
This Curving Staircase Runs Throughout a Historic New York City Townhouse
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95
Accordion-Inspired Illuminators
Accordion-Inspired Illuminators
The 'Orilamp' Bluetooth Light Can be Used in Many Different Ways
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94
Magnetic Track Lighting
Magnetic Track Lighting
'B Light' Pendant Lighting Solutions Offer a Flexible Design for Retailers
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93
LED Speaker Pillars
LED Speaker Pillars
The Yamaha Religt Speaker Offers Provides a Source for Both Light and Audio
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92
Latching Lamp Designs
Latching Lamp Designs
The Peliclamp Indoor Light Secures to All Sorts of Surface to Provide Light
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91
Smartphone-Cradling Cushions
Smartphone-Cradling Cushions
This Patchwork-Style Pillow Features a Pocket for Smartphones
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90
Industrial Album Packaging
Industrial Album Packaging
This Minimal CD Covers are Made from Industrial Materials
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89
Geometric Cranium Illuminators
Geometric Cranium Illuminators
The Big Edmund Skull Origami Light is Anatomy-Oriented Illumination
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88
Bar-Embedded Coffee Tables
Bar-Embedded Coffee Tables
The 'Bottleship Mark 2' Magazine Shelf Has Drinks and Reading Material
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87
Beautifully Versatile Kettles
Beautifully Versatile Kettles
The Chemex Glass Water Kettle is a Fashionable Way to Boil Water
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86
Flower-Inspired Lampposts
Flower-Inspired Lampposts
The KEHA3 'Cornflower' LED Street Light Provides Eco Illumination
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85
Express Chef Ovens
Express Chef Ovens
The Viking TurboChef Oven Unit Can Cook Foods 15 Times Faster
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84
Domestic Accessory Stores
Domestic Accessory Stores
This Brooklyn-Based Retailer Sells Modern Household Accessories
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83
Folded Wooden Bowls
Folded Wooden Bowls
The Lignum Fold Decorative Objects Feature a Modern Geometric Shape
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82
Locking Tea Infusers
Locking Tea Infusers
The Portable Teapress Features a Collapsable Chamber to Lock in Flavor
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81
Melting Glacier Benches
Melting Glacier Benches
The Drift Chair Sculptures Replicate Sedimentary Layers of the Earth
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80
Pixelated Anatomy Art
Pixelated Anatomy Art
Antony Gormley Recreates 3D Human Bodies Using Stacked Boxes
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79
Flying Carpet Seating Solutions
Flying Carpet Seating Solutions
The 'Carpet Chair' from Mousarris Creates the Illusion of Magic
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78
Water-Purifying Faucets
Water-Purifying Faucets
The 'PURO' Faucet Features a Built-In Activated Charcoal Filter
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77
Space-Relating Furniture
Space-Relating Furniture
The Alpina Collection #01 Furniture Line Makes Aesthetic Use of Vectors
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76
Gardener Lighting Solutions
Gardener Lighting Solutions
The Object Interface 'Well Light' Enables Indoor Planting with a Twist
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75
Door-Guarding Gadgets
Door-Guarding Gadgets
The Tripper Device Tells You If Anyone Snoops Into Your Private Spaces
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74
Multi-Stream Showers
Multi-Stream Showers
'Do Re Mi' Shower Head by Paolo Bertarelli Offers a Chic Shower Experience
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73
Whimsical Funeral Installations
Whimsical Funeral Installations
These Designers Have Reimagined the Standard Funeral Set Up
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72
Pop-Up Alarm Clocks
Pop-Up Alarm Clocks
This Clock Features a Second Screen That Displays the Alarm Time
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71
Life-Loving Linens
Life-Loving Linens
A 'Life is Fantastic' Tea Towel is an Everyday Reminder to Be Grateful
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70
Infinite LED Lamps
Infinite LED Lamps
Then Flexible LED Lights are Used to Create Looped Lamps
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69
Digital Painting Soundscapes
Digital Painting Soundscapes
Yiannis Kranidiotis Depicts Classic Paintings as Digital Soundscapes
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68
Colorful Cube-Shaped Homes
Colorful Cube-Shaped Homes
This Home Features a Turquoise Staircase Running Along the Exterior
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67
Contactless Touchscreen Consoles
Contactless Touchscreen Consoles
The BMW Airtouch System is a Contactless Touchscreen Console
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66
Bikini-Adorned Plant Pots
Bikini-Adorned Plant Pots
This Group Partner Ceramics Series Features Female Torsos
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65
Hand-Painted Knot Pillows
Hand-Painted Knot Pillows
These Tubular Pillows Can Help Owners Practice Their Sailor's Knots
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64
Eco-Friendly Organic Pencils
Eco-Friendly Organic Pencils
This Sustainable Writing Tool is Made from Recycled Organic Waste
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63
Modern Mesh Room Dividers
Modern Mesh Room Dividers
This Open-Plan Home is Separated by Various Mesh Partitions
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62
Connected City Skywalks
Connected City Skywalks
These Walkways Allow Stockholm Residents to Walk from Roof to Roof
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61
Matte Stoneware Pipes
Matte Stoneware Pipes
The Device Pipe by Ben Medansky is an Elegant Piece of Art
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60
Sculptural In-Home Speakers
Sculptural In-Home Speakers
The 'BeoPlay S3' Wireless Home Speaker is Stationary and Portable
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59
Fish Tank Seating Solutions
Fish Tank Seating Solutions
The 'Aqua Sofa' is a Sofa Concept that Incorporates Aquatic Pets
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58
Floating Loft Inserts
Floating Loft Inserts
This Holiday Home Features a Hidden Loft Above the Main Living Area
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57
Bent Tube Bathroom Fixtures
Bent Tube Bathroom Fixtures
The 'Hollow Sink' Bathroom Sink Design Looks Chicly Bent
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56
Geometric Skull Thrones
Geometric Skull Thrones
This Opulent Skull Lounge Armchair is Made from Luxe 24-Karate Gold
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55
Customized Knife Retailers
Customized Knife Retailers
'MyKnife' Enables One to Design a Knife to Their Exact Specifications
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54
Accordian Book Ottomans
Accordian Book Ottomans
The Bookniture Transforms from a Sturdy Seat to Novel with Simple Folding
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53
Boxy Aluminum Homes
Boxy Aluminum Homes
This Home is Surrouned by a Natural Aluminum Casing
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52
Woven Wooden Bathtubs
Woven Wooden Bathtubs
This Basket-Inspired Bathtub is Made from Thin Strips of Wood Veneer
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51
Upcycled Utensil Sculptures
Upcycled Utensil Sculptures
This Sculpture Artwork by Matt Wilson Utilizes Old Flatware
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50
Ring-Shaped Bridges
Ring-Shaped Bridges
This Unique Road Bridge Stenches Across a Lagoon in Uruguay
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49
Swedish Furniture Brand Exhibits
Swedish Furniture Brand Exhibits
A IKEA Exhibition on Storage Will Go on Display in London
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48
Condensed Multi-Level Homes
Condensed Multi-Level Homes
This Modern Brick Home is Split into Nearly a Dozen Different Levels
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47
Diamond Ring-Inspired Tables
Diamond Ring-Inspired Tables
These Iron and Wood Tables Take Inspiration from Jewelry
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46
Converted Bunker Cabins
Converted Bunker Cabins
These Architects Transformed a Former WW1 Bunker into a Cozy Retreat
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45
Swiveling Eco-Friendly Lamps
Swiveling Eco-Friendly Lamps
The 'Duality' Lighting Fixture Offers Customized Illumination
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44
Slopping Mountainside Homes
Slopping Mountainside Homes
This Titled Brazilian Home is Built on Mountainous Terrain
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43
Abstract Artisanal Furniture
Abstract Artisanal Furniture
The 'Odradem' Wooden Furniture Set Looks Like Abstract Artwork
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42
Pop-Up Cubic Libraries
Pop-Up Cubic Libraries
The Mobile Library Project Makes Reading More Accessible in Seoul
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41
Circular Hospital Additions
Circular Hospital Additions
These Ring-Shaped Extensions Give This Hospital a Contemporary Upgrade
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40
Ethereal Furniture Boutiques
Ethereal Furniture Boutiques
The Betra Bak Furniture Store Boasts a Rustic, Dark Aesthetic
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39
Arboreal Range Hoods
Arboreal Range Hoods
The 'Radix' Range Hood Design Reimagines Kitchen Appliances
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38
Architecture-Inspired Tables
Architecture-Inspired Tables
The Kanban Industrial Side Table Takes Inspiration from Hong Kong
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37
Conceptual Eyewear Boutiques
Conceptual Eyewear Boutiques
The C_29 / Optimist Eyewear Store is a Futuristic Boutique in Greece
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36
Wooden Origami Objects
Wooden Origami Objects
The Lignum Fold Collection Creases Fine Timber Into Delicate Dishes
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35
Hyper-Real Packaging Illustrations
Hyper-Real Packaging Illustrations
Biji Coffee Company's Branding Features Hyper-Real Portraits
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34
Museum Lifestyle Shops
Museum Lifestyle Shops
This Singapore Museum Opened a Multipurpose Space Called 'Gallery & Co'
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33
Rustic Americana Concept Stores
Rustic Americana Concept Stores
The CPCM Store in Harajuku is Covered in Reclaimed Wood
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32
Waved Bed Designs
Waved Bed Designs
This Curved Bed Frame is Structured After an Ocean Wave
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31
Architecture Firm Design Showrooms
Architecture Firm Design Showrooms
The Mexico City Showroom Features EZEQUIELFARCA Past Projects
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30
Calorie-Cutting Drink Bottles
Calorie-Cutting Drink Bottles
The 'Twin' Glass Carafe Holds Two Separate Beverages Simultaneously
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29
Undulating Beauty Boutique Interiors
Undulating Beauty Boutique Interiors
The Second Aesop Stockholm Store Has Opened in the SoFo Area
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28
Ear-Shaped Handsets
Ear-Shaped Handsets
This Curved Mobile Phone Fits Perfectly in Palm and Comfortably to Head
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27
Curved Landscape Tables
Curved Landscape Tables
The Wave City Wooden Coffee Table Conceals an Inverted 3D Urban Skyline
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26
Fragranced Facial Masks
Fragranced Facial Masks
Freka Ergonomic Facewear Offers Enhanced Features in a Pleasant Design
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25
Minimalist Electric Toothbrushes
Minimalist Electric Toothbrushes
These Metallic Toothbrushes Complement Modern Bathrooms
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24
Oceanic Coffee Tables
Oceanic Coffee Tables
The LA Tables 'Lagoon Table' is Inspired by the Landscape of Saint Martin
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23
Modular Kitchen Pantries
Modular Kitchen Pantries
This Kitchen Storage Cabinet Features Several Components for Easy Use
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22
Vibrant Norwegian Homes
Vibrant Norwegian Homes
This Cozy Cabin Boasts a Vibrant Red Exterior
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21
Colorful Interactive Kindergartens
Colorful Interactive Kindergartens
This Interactive Building Facade Encourages Children to Play
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20
Single Person Watercrafts
Single Person Watercrafts
The 'Wanderer' Water Transport System is Efficient for Solo Boaters
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19
All-in-One Wall Units
All-in-One Wall Units
The Oval System Integrates a Profusion of Practical Features
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18
Modern Portable Fireplaces
Modern Portable Fireplaces
The 'Fireglobe' Portable Fire Pit Offers a Gorgeously Functional Design
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17
Family-Friendly Lakeside Retreats
Family-Friendly Lakeside Retreats
This Minnesota Lake House is Characterized by Playful Features
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16
Stylish Swedish Camping Equipment
Stylish Swedish Camping Equipment
The 'Wax-On Tent' is Crafted Using Swedish Pine and Waxed Cotton
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15
All-in-One Furniture Designs
All-in-One Furniture Designs
The 'BLOCK' Bed Furniture Features Sleeping Quarters and Much More
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14
Fastener-Free Porch Swings
Fastener-Free Porch Swings
The 'Arrowhead Porch Swing' Offers a Modern Take on an American Classic
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13
Stone Age-Inspired Knives
Stone Age-Inspired Knives
The 'IP Knife' is a Modern Knife Inspired by the Design of the Past
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12
Framed Concrete Holiday Homes
Framed Concrete Holiday Homes
This Home Features Board-Marked Concrete Walls and Wood Detailing
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11
Contemporary Teahouse Bars
Contemporary Teahouse Bars
The Rabbit Hole Offers a Stylish Cocktail-Inspired Eatery Concept
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10
Elite Golfing Homes
Elite Golfing Homes
The Golf House by Luciano Kruk Captures a Modern Oasis in Buneos Aires
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9
Low-Maintenance Weekend Homes
Low-Maintenance Weekend Homes
This Home is Made from Pre-Rusted Steel for Low-Maintenance
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8
Aspirational Furniture Displays
Aspirational Furniture Displays
This Furniture Store Visual Merchandising Imagines a Lifestyle
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7
Sleek Vinyl Record Displays
Sleek Vinyl Record Displays
The 'Record Display I' by Kai Takeshima Upscales Forgotten Furniture
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6
Bold Geometric Buildings
Bold Geometric Buildings
The Espace Culturel de La Hague Building Features a Unique Angular Design
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5
Vertical Latticed Retail Interiors
Vertical Latticed Retail Interiors
The APC Kyoto Store on Shijo Dori Gets a Modern Overhaul
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4
Rustic Attic Apartments
Rustic Attic Apartments
This Charming Parisian Apartment is Decorated with Raw Materials
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3
Modern Golf Retreats
Modern Golf Retreats
This Concrete Block Home Sits on a Buenos Aires Golf Course
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2
Ultramodern Salon Designs
Ultramodern Salon Designs
Numero Uno is a Stunning Minimalist Beauty Salon in Kazakhstan
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1
Wall-Mounted Standing Desks
Wall-Mounted Standing Desks
This Compact Standing Desk Boasts a Minimalist Design
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