Welcome to upcycleDZINE
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
6 Recycled Ocean Plastic Sunglasses: The Best Eco-Friendly Brands
Sunglasses, who hasn't got a pair? It's such a common item, most people probably own 2 or 3 pair. But once in a while,...
Attendant: London Victorian toilet turned into a unique cafe
Today's featured upcycle design isn't about a material or object but about an interior. On my searches across the web I've seen this interior...
LIGHTING
Khrysalis by Jerry Kott
When I saw these 'chandeliers' I was charmed by the colors, the light and the design. They are so elegant. Artist Jerry Kott handcuts,...
DIY: Container upcycled into CHOCODAISY lampshade by Gilbert de Rooij
To start of this new year I'm featuring a new upcycle design lampshade I made, the 'ChocoDaisy'. I've tried lots of designs using these...
HOMEWARE
Gas Tanks upcycled by junktion studio
Upcycle design could be described as 'an experience that is enjoyable because it evokes a feeling of recognition' . This is what the Dutch phrase 'feast...
PW-747 Cowling Bar: Airplane parts furniture by MotoArt
An airplane must be one of the most impressive objects to be upcycled. And looking at aviation, there are a lot of parts to...
UPCYCLE IDEAS | DIY
16 upcycle design DIY ideas
In this group-post number six you'll find 16 great upcycle DIY design ideas with tutorials.
upcycleDZINE is a blog that focuses on showing what upcycle design is all about. After...
DIY: Paper Clip Chandelier by The Flying Fox Art and Design
Early January and the days are getting longer, but most of the time it's still pretty early in the afternoon when it gets dark...
FASHION
6 Recycled Ocean Plastic Sunglasses: The Best Eco-Friendly Brands
Sunglasses, who hasn't got a pair? It's such a common item, most people probably own 2 or 3 pair. But once in a while,...
GasCase: upcycled Jerry can as travel companion by Ivorilla
One of the nice things about upcycle design is when an object is used that almost everybody recognizes. And it's a sort of bonus...
ART | MUSIC
The BoomCase: The Original Vintage Suitcase Boombox by Mr. SiMo
Talking about a boombox brings back memories. In the 1970s the boombox became popular as a ghetto blaster. According to WikipediA: "Boombox is a...
Unique Birdhouses by GadgetSponge
Lots of people, me too, like to live in a nice house. For most people the interior is even more important than the exterior....
EDITOR'S PICK
Speed Lights by Brett Coelho
Photo © Brett CoelhoTime to go to Down Under. Kew , Victoria, Australia to be exact. Home of Brett Coelho's studio. Just like Boris...