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Top 85 Modern Trends in August

From Rainforest Tree Hotels to Marble-Imitating Foam Blocks

— September 3, 2018 — Art & Design
When one talks about the August 2018 modern developments in art and design, a further determination is required due to the movement's vast scope. From the contemporary approach to home interiors that render the space often minimalist, clean-cut and with some type of playful feature to the highly experimental nature of furniture manufacturing that rewrites traditional methods altogether, a venture into the modern world is engaging, challenging and worthwhile.

In terms of interior design, Robitaille Curtis adds a highly dynamic and contemporary component to a home in Montréal that essentially boasts a usable trapeze-inspired atrium. In terms of furniture that pushes the boundaries of modern design, Italian creative Vincenzo De Cotiis' incredibly ambiguous, sculptural and one-of-a-kind collection is a must-see.
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Frame-Inspired Furniture
Frame-Inspired Furniture
Femme Atelier's Framemust Capsule References Door and Window Frames
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82
Border-Combating Grappling Hooks
Border-Combating Grappling Hooks
Ramón Jiménez Cárdenas' Mending Wall Line Fights the Border Wall
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81
Chilean Wooden Holiday Homes
Chilean Wooden Holiday Homes
Ignacio Correa’s Design is Stilted and Highly Contemporary
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80
Stylish Mixed Material Sconces
Stylish Mixed Material Sconces
This Wall Pendant Light Boasts a Functional and Handsome Look
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79
Bubbly Orb Lighting Systems
Bubbly Orb Lighting Systems
Articolo's Trilogy Pendant Boasts a Simplistic Design
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78
Tropical Foliage-Filled Resorts
Tropical Foliage-Filled Resorts
The Mint Hotel in Costa Rica is Every Surfer's Dream Vacation Spot
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77
Bright Madrid Restaurant Renovations
Bright Madrid Restaurant Renovations
The Terraza Restaurant in Madrid Underwent a Luxe Makeover
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76
Handmade Ceramic Device Stands
Handmade Ceramic Device Stands
Montelouro is an Aesthetically Driven Product with a Modern Twist
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75
Multitool Pen Clips
Multitool Pen Clips
The 'Perch Pen' is the Swiss Army Knife of Pens
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74
Upcycled Glass-Blown Vases
Upcycled Glass-Blown Vases
Jeff Martin Joinery’s Vessels are Otherworldly with a Rough Exterior
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73
Unconventionally Versatile Clothing Designs
Unconventionally Versatile Clothing Designs
July Londono's Garments Double as Home Accessories
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72
Transformed Edwardian Abodes
Transformed Edwardian Abodes
The Molesworth Street House Expands Fully Throughout the Thin Lot
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71
Louisiana Heritage Hotels
Louisiana Heritage Hotels
The Old No. 77 Hotel is Housed in a Classic 1854 New Orleans Warehouse
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70
Community-Building Hotels
Community-Building Hotels
The 25hours Das Tour Hotel Encourages Guests to Interact
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69
Space-Conscious Lighting Sytems
Space-Conscious Lighting Sytems
Vibia Introduced the Lightweight 'North' Lighting Series
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68
Dreamy Artistic Rugs
Dreamy Artistic Rugs
Studio Proba Created a Range of Rugs with Andrés Reisinger and six n. five
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67
Smart Laundry Baskets
Smart Laundry Baskets
'LaunderPal' Intelligently Manages Clothing with Washer-Friendly RFID Tags
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66
Tudor-Style Modern Homes
Tudor-Style Modern Homes
This Dwelling by Jean-Maxime Labrecque Features a Mirrored Staircase
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65
Luxe Ambient Restaurants
Luxe Ambient Restaurants
The Sofia Restaurant Offers a Menu That is as Unique is the Interior
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64
Former-Military Viewing Points
Former-Military Viewing Points
The Skywalk Looks Down onto the Rock Nature Preserve in Gibraltar
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63
Streamlined Minimalist Renovations
Streamlined Minimalist Renovations
Lydia Xynogala Transformed a Traditional London Townhouse
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62
Courtyard-Inspired Hosptials
Courtyard-Inspired Hosptials
This Afghan Hospital Takes Inspiration from the Surrounding Landscape
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61
Witch Trial-Inspired Restaurants
Witch Trial-Inspired Restaurants
The Hex Restaurant is Set in a Modernized Dark-Brick Townhouse
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60
Ceramic Comb-Resembling Fountains
Ceramic Comb-Resembling Fountains
Ceramicist Lily Clark Designed the Architectural Comb Fountain
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59
3D-Printed Porcelain Vases
3D-Printed Porcelain Vases
Olivier Van Herpt Designed the Blue and White Series for galerie VIVID
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58
Inflatable Printed Decor
Inflatable Printed Decor
MIT's Self-Assembly Lab and Christophe Guberan Created Pneumatic Objects
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57
Collector-Centric Storage Solutions
Collector-Centric Storage Solutions
The IKEA 'SAMMANHANG' Range Appeals to the Modern Collector
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56
Literary Tribute Hotels
Literary Tribute Hotels
Les Hoteliers Impertinents Opened the New Hotel Monte Cristo in Paris
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55
Charm-Filled Rustic Hotels
Charm-Filled Rustic Hotels
The Rose Hotel is a Stylish Boutique Travel Option in Southern England
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54
Emerald Water-Filled Hotels
Emerald Water-Filled Hotels
The Punta Caliza Hotel Offers a Luxurious and Intimate Getaway
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53
Dualistic Housing Concepts
Dualistic Housing Concepts
This Home by Snark Boasts a Functional Space for Growing Plants
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52
Gabled Agrarian Home Designs
Gabled Agrarian Home Designs
The Sullivan House Was Inspired by Classic Barns in the Ohio Area
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51
Cathedral-Inspired Family Houses
Cathedral-Inspired Family Houses
Mole Architects Creates a Striking Sawtooth Brick Facade
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50
Luxe Fort-Like Retreats
Luxe Fort-Like Retreats
The Five Element House Sits on a Hilltop Looking Down on a Beautiful Lake
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49
Modern Cast Iron Cookware
Modern Cast Iron Cookware
The Ironwood Skillet is Informed by a Minimalist Contemporary Design
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48
Luxe Cliffside Greek Retreats
Luxe Cliffside Greek Retreats
The Cavotagoo Hotel is a Special Secluded Place to Relax and Unwind
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47
Planet-Inspired Table Lights
Planet-Inspired Table Lights
Quirino Designed the Rotating Minimal Orbit Light for Gantri
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46
High-End Outdoor Showers
High-End Outdoor Showers
The Zucchetti.Kos 'Wazebo' Shower Cabin is Modern and Stylish
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45
Vintage Barrel Coffee Tables
Vintage Barrel Coffee Tables
The New Lift-Top Wine Barrel Table is Perfect for Wine Enthusiasts
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44
Makeup-Inspired Outdoor Furnishings
Makeup-Inspired Outdoor Furnishings
DIABLA Introduced the Lipstick Outdoor Furniture Collection
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43
Ethereal Marble Bar Designs
Ethereal Marble Bar Designs
Didier Faustino Uses Soft Pink and Green for This Belgian Bar in Ghent
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42
Spaceship-Inspired Vacation Rentals
Spaceship-Inspired Vacation Rentals
The Airship 002 is a Unique Travel Opportunity in Scotland
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41
Space-Economic Statement Pendant Lamps
Space-Economic Statement Pendant Lamps
Daniel Rybakken's Design for Luceplan Boasts Minimalism
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40
Reinvented Modern Duplexes
Reinvented Modern Duplexes
The Gouond House Offers a Luxurious Take on Classic Attached Homes
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39
Monochromatic Modern Residences
Monochromatic Modern Residences
The Mews House in Battersea Received a Luxurious Renovation
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38
Floating Structural Abodes
Floating Structural Abodes
The North Avoca Studio is a Modern Home Hanging Off the Side of a Cliff
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37
Plug-In Circular Lights
Plug-In Circular Lights
Humanhome Introduces Its Latest Series of Lights Entitled 'ODIS Sconce'
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36
Wood-Framed Japanese Restaurants
Wood-Framed Japanese Restaurants
Hono Izakaya in Quebec Underwent a Luxe Modern Renovation
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35
Dreamy Boutique Rentals
Dreamy Boutique Rentals
The Garde Summerland Store is Both a Concept Store and Vacation Rental
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34
Contemporary Steel Outdoor Furniture
Contemporary Steel Outdoor Furniture
LAUN Introduced the DeMille Lounge Chair and Confetti Table
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33
Trapeze-Inspired Atrium Embellishments
Trapeze-Inspired Atrium Embellishments
Robitaille Curtis Creates a Dynamic and Contemporary Atrium
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32
Moon-Shaped Healing Lamps
Moon-Shaped Healing Lamps
Urban Outfitters' Moon Himalayan Salt Lamp is a Stylish Lighting Option
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31
Romantically Modern Seafood Restaurants
Romantically Modern Seafood Restaurants
Square Feet Studio's Design Relies on Light, Color & Feel
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30
Marble-Imitating Foam Blocks
Marble-Imitating Foam Blocks
Blocksfinj Designs a Range of Foam Furniture That Resembles Stone
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29
Cheerful Lemony Cafe Interiors
Cheerful Lemony Cafe Interiors
Lucas y Hernández-Gill's Choice of Colors Evoke a Bright Cafe Space
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28
Unique Desert-Set Hotels
Unique Desert-Set Hotels
The Shipwreck Lodge on the Namibian Coast Offers Solar-Powered Cabins
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27
Architecture-Inspired Seating Furniture
Architecture-Inspired Seating Furniture
Note Design Studio Boasts a Line of Vibrant Designer Poufs
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26
Unzipped Whimsical Furniture Lines
Unzipped Whimsical Furniture Lines
Visser En Meijwaard's Designs Relies on Bold Colors & Modernism
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25
Rainforest Tree Hotels
Rainforest Tree Hotels
The Keelmala Hotel in Thailand Offers a Luxe Vacation with an Ancient Feel
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24
Versatile Portable Kitchen Tools
Versatile Portable Kitchen Tools
Opinel's Oyster Knife is a Utility Knife That is Pocket Sized
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23
Experimental Designer Homeware Collections
Experimental Designer Homeware Collections
Adorno Supports Emerging Talent in the Design Industry
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22
Multi-Material Fashion Art
Multi-Material Fashion Art
Stephen Wilson Draws in High-Fashion Influences Throughout His Work
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21
Refined Luxurious Townhouses
Refined Luxurious Townhouses
MKCA Creates a Contemporary Interior with a Strong Romantic Twist
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20
View-Optimizing House Designs
View-Optimizing House Designs
Salmela Architect Uses Glazed Construction for This Minnesota Home
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19
Contemporary Geometric Homes
Contemporary Geometric Homes
The Villa No 30 Has a Unique Shape That Houses a Modern Interior
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18
Interactive Communal Art Galleries
Interactive Communal Art Galleries
Bengo Studio Designed a Walk-By Art Gallery on Yuyuan Road
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17
Luxe Hidden Hillside Homes
Luxe Hidden Hillside Homes
The Oak Pass House Opens Completely to the Beautiful Surrounding Forest
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16
Beautiful Outdoor-Referencing Houses
Beautiful Outdoor-Referencing Houses
studiofour's Contemporary Minimalist Home is Very Artful
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15
Ultra-Compact Minimalist Flats
Ultra-Compact Minimalist Flats
Ruetemple Creates a Highly Organized Apartment Interior in Moscow
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14
Artistically Contemporary Home Furniture
Artistically Contemporary Home Furniture
Gus* Modern's Living Room Furniture Line is Chic & Luxe
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13
Relaxing Steep Slope Sanctuaries
Relaxing Steep Slope Sanctuaries
The Casa Peninsula is Surrounded by Breathtaking Views of Nature
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12
All-White Angular Homes
All-White Angular Homes
Bloco Arquitetos Boasts a Simple & Uncluttered Aesthetic for Cora House
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11
Experimental Baroque Furniture Designs
Experimental Baroque Furniture Designs
Each Piece in Vincenzo De Cotiis' Range is One-of-a-Kind
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10
Luxe Hidden Houses
Luxe Hidden Houses
The Chameleon Villa Disguises Itself to Blend into the Lush Bali Landscape
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9
Hidden Wooden Cabins
Hidden Wooden Cabins
The Stedsans Hotel Offers 15 Inspiring Retreats in the Heart of a Forest
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8
Unconventionally Designed Modern Cottages
Unconventionally Designed Modern Cottages
Villa G Resembles a Scandinavian Cottage With a Twist
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7
Bicoastal Fashion Retail Interiors
Bicoastal Fashion Retail Interiors
Janson Goldstein References Brand ALC's Ethos for This Store
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6
Communal Open Workspace Designs
Communal Open Workspace Designs
Actincommon Creates a Greenery-Infused & Sociable Space for adidas
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5
Maintenance-Free Housing Concepts
Maintenance-Free Housing Concepts
The 'CoHaus' Anticipates the Needs of Baby Boomers & Millennials
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4
Reinforced Traditional Chinese Houses
Reinforced Traditional Chinese Houses
O-Office Architects Uses Concrete & Steel for This Abode
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3
Millennial-Focused Functional Furniture Lines
Millennial-Focused Functional Furniture Lines
Seray Ozdemir Creates Furniture for Narrow Spaces
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2
Ambient Levitating Crystal Lighting
Ambient Levitating Crystal Lighting
Glow is a Levitating Lamp by Luciola That Has a Calm Presence
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1
Self-Sufficient Desert Retreats
Self-Sufficient Desert Retreats
The Sawmill House is a Luxe Sustainable Structure in Tehachapi
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