Looking for some modern home decor ideas? When it comes to sleek, modern furniture and home accessories, it often means spending a ton of money on them, or at least it seemed so until now. For whatever reason, DIY modern decor has just not been a thing. Rustic, farmhouse looks and traditional DIYs don’t always net you a sleek, sophisticated look.

I had hoped to find some modern design ideas for my home, ones I could make myself since my budget does not allow me to buy everything I want. After scouring Pinterest and the top DIY blogs, I found 40 cool tutorials for DIY modern decor, things I know you are going to want to make for your home, too. Check out the easy to follow step by step instructions and make your own modern decor dreams come true.

Don’t spend an arm and a leg on minimalistic accents. Instead, make them yourself. When it comes to contemporary spaces, less is essentially more and a personalized touch or two can help bring in some warmth. Here are 40 pieces of modern DIY home decor that will help in the transformation while leaving your unique mark on the space.

This is a great addition to the kitchen or home office. Organize your desk and countertops a bit more by installing one of these. It’s also a great way to display some pretty pieces of art and Insta-pics! Grab the tutorial at Homesick.