If you love a good design project, today’s post is for you! We live in a DIY culture, and do-it-yourself projects range from major home renovations to crafty endeavors that can be completed in well under an hour. For smaller-scale projects of the modern variety, a few key DIY trends have emerged in recent years. Let’s learn more about them, including interesting departures from the tried and true. Below you will find 20 DIY project ideas, complete with links to more detailed instructions. Enjoy…Wall HangingsSo many wall hangings, so little time! A great addition to the world of wall art, wall hangings have a retro vibe, yet many are surprisingly modern. In the last few years we’ve seen the wall hanging options multiply, with elements such as metal and mirrors working their way into the designs. This DIY Fringed Mirror Wall Hanging from Sugar & Cloth adds a reflective element to the wall hanging trend, plus a dash of metallic paint!…Fringed mirror wall hanging from Sugar & ClothErin, the blogger who created the wall hanging above for Sugar & Cloth, also created the DIY Geometric Metal Wall Hanging below (featured on her own blog, Francois et Moi). Brass, wood and cotton flossing create the perfect marriage of modern style and innovative design:A geometric wall hanging with cotton flossingIf you’re a fan of wall hangings, you’ll enjoy checking out the many interesting DIY options featured at A Beautiful Mess! This Stateme...