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
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...
ANNIE: shopping cart turned into chair by Max McMurdo
This incredible upcycle design chair has been on my to-feature list for some time. I don't know why I haven't featured it yet. Anyway,...
LIGHTING
BoxCrown: upcycled cardboard lampshade by Gilbert de Rooij
A few months ago I started experimenting with corrugated cardboard I had saved from old boxes. I really love this beautiful material. Every time I...
Bicycle chain chandeliers by Lolo Palazzo
Back in December 2012 upcycleDZINE featured the CONNECT 13 by Facaro. A chandelier, part of a collection of designs, made out of bicycle chains...
HOMEWARE
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,...
DIY: Salvaged Wooden Spool Ottoman by Shelly Leer
To me an ottoman is one of the friendliest looking pieces of furniture. If you take a closer look at this simple but functional...
UPCYCLE IDEAS | DIY
DIY: Light Book by Grathio Labs
If you were ever looking for a different kind of bedside lamp and wanted to make it yourself, well take a look at this...
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...
FASHION
Fashion made of leather car upholstery by Platinum Dirt
On this misty Monday I'm so glad to show you very stylish upcycle design made out of leather. Not new leather, otherwise it wouldn't be...
SKATEBACK by MapleXO
Although I don’t ride a skateboard I really like skateboards because of the colors, graphics and of course the great tricks you can do...
ART | MUSIC
My Pride, My Joy, My Mom
Today I feel the need to share a personal post. Why? Because one of my biggest fans died today. My mom! At the age...
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...
EDITOR'S PICK
Paint Roller Lamp by Natalie Sampson
Photos © Natalie Sampson
This is the funniest lamp I've seen so far during my search for upcycle design. The nice thing about the 'Paint...
