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
STEEL chair by Reinier de Jong
I'm proud to present Reinier de Jong, a dutch designer who has designed some great furniture. For instance take his 'REK coffee table' that...
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...
LIGHTING
Porca miseria!: porcelain chandelier by Ingo Maurer
Two weeks ago upcycleDZINE showed a real upcycle design classic and I told you that I would soon show you another one. Well today I'm...
Vintage Metal Jelly Mould Light by The Rework House
For all those people that still think you should throw old kitchenware and appliances away, think again. Regulair visitors of upcycleDZINE know throwing away...
HOMEWARE
Fridgecouch: comfy back seats in a fridge by Adrian Johnson
I love to sit on a comfy couch and watch a movie. And I don't know if you noticed but older cars used to...
FASSBANK: drum upcycled into bench by WandelWerk
Once again I would like to say that upcycle design is all about giving waste, discarded and/or old stuff a new function and greater...
UPCYCLE IDEAS | DIY
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...
DIY: Stacked Books Table Lamp by Dan Faires
Glad to be back! Last week was like it never happened, it went by but I wasn't aware I was in it. Everything still...
FASHION
TireFlops: Footwear with upcycled tires by GomaVial
Last post PET bottle lamps were shown and I wrote about a worldwide problem caused by plastic bottles. And there's an even a bigger problem caused...
RING made out of skateboards by Diirt upcycling
Yes, it’s skateboard time. Finally time again to post an upcycle design made out of used skateboard decks. You may have noticed that upcycleDZINE...
ART | MUSIC
Radio on gasoline by Bus Metal Art
A few weeks ago it was that time of the year the design world visits the Netherlands to see what the Dutch Design Week ...
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...
EDITOR'S PICK
Espresso Maker Desk Lamp by Beau Birkett
Last May I was in the beautiful region Tuscany | Italy. And amongst all cultural and historic treasures, there was one little Italian treasure I found...
