Why We Create
'Affordable' and 'modern' mean different things to different people, but most would agree that durable, modern furniture isn't within the financial reach of many. At HomeMade Modern we want to provide affordable, modern home furnishing options without sacrificing design and your wallet.
At HomeMade Modern our goal is to introduce ideas that aren't just about acquiring objects but about managing resources in a way that's useful and accommodates changing lifestyles. By providing easy-to-follow DIY recipes for creating modern home goods, we show that sturdy furnishings made from real materials like solid wood, concrete and steel can cost less than cheap, store-bought plastic and particle board furniture.
HomeMade Modern was launched with the intent of participating in the mass dissemination of good design ideas, not the mass production of value engineered objects. Every project that we publish is created with the belief that design is about communicating how and why something should be made. We want to inspire and encourage people to create heirloom quality goods with naturally durable materials.
Design Standards + Goals for Our Projects
Our projects don't have strict rules. These are the general ideas and themes we like to promote:
Affordable + Accessible
Our DIY projects may require a dash more dedication to assemble, but the outcome is better and more affordable than IKEA alternatives.
Recycled + Reusable
Using materials that otherwise would be discarded is important to us. Anything new that our DIYs call for is used thoughtfully and sparingly.
Durable or Degradable
With every DIY project that we create, our aim is to ensure that the finished result is able to either last indefinitely or compost quickly.
Flawed + Fabulous
Our DIY projects are purposely designed with imperfection in mind. Scuffs and scratches only enhance the look of every project's result.
