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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.

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DIY: how to upcycle a Samsung cardboard box into a unique lampshade

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DIY

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...

DIY

DIY: Hanging Bottle Vase for Air Plants by The Merrythought

Since I saw this upcycle idea you're seeing here in this post, I've been looking forward to writing about it. The subject is about...

RE_VINYL clock by Pavel Sidorenko

Rotterdam + IFFR = citizenM

SABA: Wine Barrel Lamp by Stil Novo Design – upcycleDZINE

SABA: wine barrel pendant by Stil Novo Design

2BY1: Pallet wood table by Denis Maria

15 upcycle design wall lamp ideas

QUERCUS desk lamp: showcase in designing with waste by greeb – upcycleDZINE

QUERCUS mk2: aesthetic recyclable design with waste by greeb

MilkShell lampshade by Gilbert de Rooij

Airplane Trolley by bordbar

Recycle Series: possibility of upcycled concrete by Bentu Design – upcycleDZINE

Recycle Series: possibilities of upcycled concrete by Bentu Design

Vinyl Records Lamp by Genanvendt

Dream Big and Dare to Fail

Beaker-Wok Chandelier by T.O.M.T.™

LIGHTING

Lighting

Skateboard Sconce Lamp by MFEO

And again it's a post about design using a skateboard. This time the board/deck is left in its original state. The lamp is an...

Lighting

CAPtivate by Lula Dot

Here's another product design by Lula Dot, the CAPtivate. Only 5.5% of plastic bottles sold in the UK are recycled, which leaves 40 thousand tonnes...

Colander cylinder lamp featured image by JT Narris | upcycleDZINE

Colander cylinder lamp with filtered light

Rustic Roof Vent Lamp by Furniture and Fabwork

Vintage Carpenter’s Plane Lamp by Studio ORYX

Boiler Lamp Collection by Willem Heeffer

DUNK: beer bottle lamp by Nishi Chauhan

50 Jar Chandelier by Conant Metal & Light

COLOSSEUM: iconic Eiffel Tower chandelier by J.P. Meulendijks

DIY: Coffee Cup Sphere Lamp

Vintage Roller Derby skateboard lamp by Studio ORYX

PHILIP: Wine bottle lamp by Max McMurdo – upcycleDZINE

PHILIP: Wine bottle desk lamp by Max McMurdo

MILKDRUM: plastic milk cartons lampshade by Gilbert de Rooij

DDW 2014 part 2: BAUlamp by Spek

HOMEWARE

Homeware

Fire Braid: woven fire hose stool by ideenklette

If you are looking for a very sturdy object and difficult to recycle, then a fire hose may be your thing. It's a great...

Homeware

BUCATINI: heating pipe wall hanger by Izmade

Frequent visitors and readers of upcycleDZINE know by now that it's always a treat for me to find upcycle design that uses a material...

World of upcycling by Indusigns

Pinball Machine Office Desk by White And Red Works

Samsung Cable Charger Furniture by Evy Puelinckx

TULIP table by Agalize

Skateboard tiles by ART OF BOARD

Discarded Vespa upcycled into office chair by Bel & Bel

Heater Seat & Chair: upcycled radiator furniture by BorisLab

Golf Club Hanger by The Rag and Bone Man front | upcycleDZINE

Stunning Golf Clubs Clothes Hangers

Joining Bottles Project: wood-joining technique using shrunk plastic bottles to create a lamp | upcycleDZINE

Joining Bottles Project: bonding technique using shrunk plastic bottles

The Inheritance Collection by Stephen Kenn – upcycleDZINE

The Inheritance Collection: a great tribute by Stephen Kenn

Stool made out of a vintage suitcase by AERO-1946

BOOKSI: vintage book phone dock by Rich Neeley Designs

UPCYCLE IDEAS | DIY

DIY: Crate & Pipe Side Table by Bre Bertolini – upcycleDZINE

DIY

DIY: Industrial Side Table made out of a Crate by Bre...

If you're a person who likes to create things, you're probably familiar with DIY projects. It is so rewarding to look at something that...

Ideas

20 upcycle design chandelier ideas

In this group post number three you'll find 20 amazing upcycle design chandelier ideas. upcycleDZINE is a blog that focuses on showing what upcycle design is all...