Mobiles provide baby with visual stimulation while they lay in their crib, giving them something to engage with as they drift off to sleep. And while there are plenty of options that you can buy, there’s a shortage in the market for modern mobiles that coordinate well with contemporary nurseries. The vast majority are made with not-so-natural materials and bright primary colors, making them look out of place in a more minimalist space. So for the DIYers in the group, what’s the obvious answer? Make one, of course! That way, you can customize the style, shape and colors to your liking. And to get the inspiration flowing, today I’m sharing ten of my very favorite modern mobiles that you can make yourself. So let’s get crafting!
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10 Modern Mobiles For Your Contemporary Nursery
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Eames Inspired Mobile
Channel your inner mid-century modern with this Eames inspired mobile that would be perfect for any contemporary nursery. You may already have the materials in your craft arsenal!
Photo and Tutorial: Vitamini Handmade
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Bauhaus Inspired Mobile
If it's a pop of color you're looking for, try this Bauhaus inspired mobile made with chunky shapes in bright colors. It's almost like a deconstructed paper collage... and just as easy too.
Photo and Tutorial: The House That Lars Built
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Gold Dinosaur Mobile
For a prehistoric vibe, spray paint a few dinosaur toys gold and suspend them from a craft ring... genius! Add some wooden shapes to the mix and you have yourself a very cool dino mobile.
Photo and Tutorial: Momtastic
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Metal Circle Mobile
This unique design is for all the minimalists out there. Just grab a few metal hoops in a variety of sizes and some paperclips, and voilà – a very modern, very trendy mobile for your baby's space.
Photo and Tutorial: A Kailo Chic Life
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Black and White Mobile
Babies up to three months old can only see black, white and gray so this graphic shape mobile would be perfect for newborns. And you can customize the shapes however you'd like.
Photo and Tutorial: Earnest Home Co.
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Copper Triangle Mobile
Who knew that copper tubing could be so beautiful? Elevate any nursery by suspending a set of concentric triangles above baby's crib using floral wire and fishing line.
Photo and Tutorial: DIY in PDX
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Modern Wooden Mobile
Go au naturel with this minimal mobile that pairs dowel rods with a series of small disks. And you could even buy pre-made disks if you don't want to deal with the power tools.
Photo and Tutorial: Burkatron for Hunker
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Geometric Mobile
Try a horizontal configuration with this geometric triangle mobile that's made with dowel rods and wooden beads. And you can choose paint colors that will coordinate with your nursery theme.
Photo and Tutorial: Lovely Indeed
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Copper Twisted Disk Mobile
If you're a fan of Alexander Calder, then you're sure to like this unique copper mobile. Round pieces of copper are twisted together and hung at different levels to create a sculptural piece fit for a museum!
Photo and Tutorial: The Crafty Sisters
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Colorful Geometric Mobile
For a more playful option, gather materials like colored straws, ping pong balls, card stock and other miscellaneous items you have lying around the house to make this colorful mobile.
Photo and Tutorial: Minted
