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This is an independent upcycling blog that has proven to be a clever upcycle inspiration source for design and art ideas created by repurposing discarded items and giving them more value. This blog shows proves why upcycling is important and what the benefits are of repurposing.
DON'T MISS
7 Creative Uses for Pallets
It’s easy to be creative when using pallets. You just need to have one good idea, a few old pallets, and a good sander....
Display cabinet Annie Sloan style
Photo © Gilbert de RooijBefore you read this post I want to make sure that this not an advertisement spot or advertorial. I just...
LIGHTING
DIY: Birch Bark Lamps by Ruffled
A few weeks ago I made a walk in a forest. The trees are still without there beautiful leaves, but there where a lot of different...
Lawn Tractor bedside reading lamp by Omega Lighting Design
I've mentioned this several times before, but searching for upcycle design is such a great and fun experience. You never know what you'r going...
HOMEWARE
Unit of Measure: Tabletop out of yardsticks by Patina White
I've said it before, but as a graphic designer I really like rulers and yardsticks. Lines, numbers, typo, that's what makes them interesting. And...
DIY: Birch-Log Coffee Table by BHG
Here in The Netherlands we finally had our first night with temperatures just a little below zero degrees Celsius. I love it when it...
UPCYCLE IDEAS | DIY
Multifunctional coffee table with storage made from used pallets
DIY projects using pallets are still very popular and have been popping up everywhere. That’s not strange considering that it’s such an enormous versatile...
DIY: Birch-Log Coffee Table by BHG
Here in The Netherlands we finally had our first night with temperatures just a little below zero degrees Celsius. I love it when it...
FASHION
Fork Bracelet DIY: Upcycle Silverware Into Jewelry
When it comes to upcycling projects, most people think of bottles, skateboards, or old books. But what about silverware? A fork bracelet DIY is...
Inner Tube design by RenewPurpose
Some objects appeal more than others in upcycle design. One of those objects is a rubber inner tube. At upcycleDZINE you've seen several great...
ART | MUSIC
Fluid Glass Movements: light art by Michael Allison
Many of you regular upcycleDZINE visitors know that I'm a great fan of lighting. Lampshades, pendants, desk lamps or chandeliers, they all play with...
46: discarded furniture legs turned into table by Niloufar Afnan
There are so many ways one can create upcycle design. One can use discarded material, waste or convert a vintage object into a new design object. And there’s also a...
EDITOR'S PICK
Pure-Bottle: three piece table set out of glass by Lucirmás
Glass is a material so close to nature because it's made by melting together several minerals at very high temperatures. Sand is the...
