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
CUPRO: wooden spool upcycled into coffee table by Desobra
There has to be a first time for everything. And so is today's post. Yes, it's about upcycle design and yes, it's about furniture,...
Elegant and durable fashion made from inner tubes by Innervy
When I surf the internet searching for upcycle design I like, I see so many fantastic things. It can be the shape, size, object...
LIGHTING
RE project: minimalist pallet wood lamps by Hugo Joseph
Sometime ago I mentioned that the pallet ‘hype’ wasn't over. And now, 4 months later I can tell you that pallet wood is still...
Upcycled oil drums by Indusigns
During the Tortona Design Week | Milan this year, I came across a nice upcycle project 'Barrel' by Francesca Cutini. She uses discarded barrels/drums...
HOMEWARE
BOLOLO: furniture made out of Tools by Outra Oficina
A recurring comment on upcycleDZINE is the way upcycle design makes you look at things. Upcycling makes you see objects in a totally new way...
Salvaged metal turned into homeware by Studio Hamed Ouattara
Some upcycle designers create their work because they want to show what is possible by upcycling and thereby giving an object or material a...
UPCYCLE IDEAS | DIY
DIY: How to make your herb garden from upcycled everyday products
If you like to have more green in your house and if you're looking for fresh herbs, well I've got a nice upcycle idea....
11 upcycle design ideas using copper
In this group-post number twenty-four you’ll find 11 unique upcycle design ideas using copper. upcycleDZINE is a blog that focuses on showing what upcycle design is all about.
A collection of...
FASHION
T-shirts to show that you are an upcycle fan
Photos © Gilbert de RooijupcycleDZINE followers may have seen my announcement on Facebook of a t-shirt collection to show you're an upcycle fan. I finally...
Fashionable bags made from plastic and big tea sacks by Ragbag
Yes, this week starts with more upcycle design bags. I guess I've got a soft spot for bags although I just use one .
A...
ART | MUSIC
Dream Big and Dare to Fail
Today is a special day for me, it's my birthday, so time for something different. Yup, another year has gone by and a lot...
Sculptures from upcycled bicycle chain by Young-Deok Seo
Today it's time for upcycle art. I stumbled upon this art a few times and it is so intriguing that I just had to...
EDITOR'S PICK
Kino I & II: skylight cabinets by Niek Wagemans
Creativity is a powerful thing. It can create ideas and solutions that one normally wouldn't have tought of. Design is all about creativity. I...