File this under something we would have NEVER thought to do…but also under stylish projects that absolutely could NOT be more cheap to make! You ready for this…take an upholstered chair, ottoman, stool or whatever, grab a sharpie and draw a pattern! Spotted on Little Green Notebook, Caitlin of Caitlin — Continue reading
Perfect for holiday decor, you ask incredulously? Why 2Modern, it’s not a garish green or red color. It doesn’t sport a palette that reminds you of a pile of autumn leaves. It isn’t covered in glitter or tinsel…how could it possibly represent the holidays?! Well … because it’s so simple — Continue reading
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Been collecting a lot of art but don’t have the dough to get it all framed? Even with good discounts and sales, framing all your favorite art can get pretty pricey. Sure you can try to do it yourself, but if you’re no good with a mat cutter or don’t — Continue reading
Need a little something to carry tea out to guests? Looking for something to display an array of cheeses or charcuterie? Or finally looking for a coaster DIY project you can customize, make easily and don’t have to spend a lot of money on? We spotted this project on the — Continue reading
Day of the Dead (or Dia de los Muertos) isn’t for a number of months, but we’ve fallen pretty hard for these adorable Day of the Dead Calavera (skull) planters we spotted on crafty blog Creative Kismet. Definitely bordering on dangerously adorable, we still think these have a neat graphic quality to — Continue reading
Are you ready for this holiday season? Have some ideas of some gorgeous gifts you’re going to get your loved ones and friends? Don’t stop at just buying a clever little something—make sure you wrap your clever little something in some gorgeous paper, showing you mean holiday business! We spotted — Continue reading
What’s your bed type? You know — are you a modern platform kind of person? Or love a tufted headboard? Have you always dreamed of having a bed with a canopy but have stopped yourself for some reason? We came across the absolute most fun round-up post on Buzzfeed the — Continue reading
Holy Smokes! We don’t usually say phrases like “holy smokes,” but can you blame us when you realized the amazing petal-inspired furniture top you’re looking at in the above photos was made using wood stain? Wow. Just wow. Not only is this something that can be done affordably and to — Continue reading
Because there’s just never a WRONG time to festoon your home with colorful, bold, cheery paper ball garlands. For reals though, you could totally use this for your next dinner party or event hosting in your home, but don’t just bring out the cheer only for your guests. Keep your — Continue reading
A chair! That’s been cross stitched! Isn’t this just the thing?! Not only would doing something like this absolutely spice up an old chair (or even one you might find at a vintage store that was damaged) this is also a fun way to bring in a little pattern and — Continue reading
Man oh man we love this idea. We don’t want to ruin the surprise of the VERY CHEAP (read: free) materials the crafty lady over at Ruffled made this geometric and modern table runner out of. But let’s just say if you can paint wood and use a little glue, — Continue reading
Remember those rolling pin stamps with the geometric pattern we posted about awhile ago (Rolling Pin Geometric Stamps)? It was a clever idea…but strangely enough we couldn’t see past just the fun of it. We couldn’t quite see all the applications this type of DIY project could really apply to. — Continue reading
File this under things we wish we had when we were little (and wouldn’t even mind having for ourselves today). Spotted on Honest to Nod, this brilliant DIY project combines a furniture piece you probably would already have in your home (or wouldn’t be difficult to acquire) with a little — Continue reading
Ever find feathers and think they are so beautiful you want to keep them around forever and ever? Well, with this DIY project, you can preserve them in a way that is quite permanent, and use them in a way that might delight folks who receive a gift of yours — Continue reading
Just came across this image while looking at inspiring spaces and we wanted to post about it. Why? Because it’s perfect evidence that modern rooms and modern design doesn’t have to be expensive. They don’t have to be cluttered. They don’t have to be full of tons of pricey furniture — Continue reading
Baltimore based DIY enthusiast John Zwarich presents a step by step guide to making this low cost. modern, industrial dining table using locally sourced reclaimed wood. Read more at his blog: JohnMakesStuff. This post comes courtesy of our “make a guest post” page. Got a great lead, product find or idea? Share — Continue reading
There are stacks and stacks and stacks of books and magazines around my house. As a design lover and design blogger, I’ve just got loads of the things coming in on a daily basis. And as a pack rat, I find it impossible to throw or give any of these — Continue reading
If you like modern design, you might be interested in streamlined, minimal interiors. But how to make a minimal interior room, like a dining room, without it being so boring? It’s easy: Use a big piece of furniture to anchor a space and a viewer’s attention. The perfect, chunky, farmhouse — Continue reading
Yes! Love this simple yet perky DIY project that won’t take a lot of money, materials or time to complete! Spotted on Paint Me Plaid, these cute little painted cork boards in embroidery hoops are functional, and would be an easy way to organize and cut down on clutter in — Continue reading
If there’s one thing we hear ourselves saying multiple times a day, day in and day out, it’s that we just don’t have enough totes. They’re completely indispensable! They are so convenient and functional! They allow you to display your personality perfectly! And when used in the right way, they — Continue reading
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