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2014 Year in Review: Make it Modern

Whether you consider yourself a novice or a professional, DIY is where it’s at. We explored several projects this year that just about anyone with a few simple tools and a few hours can make without breaking the bank. Take a look back at all things DIY in our Make it Modern column.

12.19.14 | By
2014 Year in Review: Make it Modern

DIY Stacked Dowel Shelving
Looking for a storage solution to house your shoes, keys, and accessories when you come in the door? Try your hand at making these DIY stacked dowel shelves.

DIY Modernized Milk Glass

DIY: How To Give Milk Glass Vases A Modern Update
An eBay collection inspired us to update milk glass vases using rope, dye, and wire.

DIY Modern Vintage Furniture Makeover

DIY Modern Vintage Furniture Makeover
We spotted a fantastic kitchen table and chairs set on eBay’s local furniture search and gave it a colorful facelift.

DIY Portable Hanging Wall Pocket

DIY Portable Hanging Wall Pocket
This portable, no-sew, canvas wall pocket is a quick, simple, and stylish fix for your desktop clutter. Perfect storage for your mail or papers.

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DIY Minimal Woven Headboard
With just a few super-basic steps, some rope, and some fabric strips, you can revamp your bed with this woven headboard for a fresh and minimalist look.

Caroline Williamson is the former Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk and a writer with a passion for modern design, architecture, and creative culture. She holds a BFA in photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, solving New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or curating Spotify playlists.