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Andy and Bendy upcycle yellow pendant lamp by Tolhuijs | upcycleDZINE

Andy and Bendy upcycle yellow pendant lamp by Tolhuijs | upcycleDZINE

Compose your Andy and Bendy upcycle pendant lamp

Tin can candle holders by A Beautiful Mess

Tin can candle holders by A Beautiful Mess

Upcycling: Beautify your home while helping save the environment

Matchbox collections clock featured image by Diederik Schneemann | upcycleDZINE

Matchbox collections clock featured image by Diederik Schneemann | upcycleDZINE

Matchbox collections together form a grandfather clock

DON'T MISS

Half = One: chair shelf and hanger by Tess Hill – upcycleDZINE

Half = One: chair shelf and hanger by Tess Hill – upcycleDZINE

Half = One: chair shelf and hanger by Tess Hill

One of the great things about upcycle design is that you learn to look at products in a different way. After having written about so...

Take Out Light by Ideaka – upcycleDZINE

Amazing and simple Take Out Light by Ideaka

Since I started this blog last year every day has been a surprise. And when I focused on upcycle design it became even more...

16 upcycle design chair ideas – upcycleDZINE

16 upcycle design chair ideas – upcycleDZINE

16 upcycle design chair ideas

BEUTE: cardboard lamp by herrwolke – upcycleDZINE

BEUTE: cardboard lamp by herrwolke – upcycleDZINE

BEUTE: cardboard lamp by herrwolke

DIY: Upcycle milk container into MILKWAVES lampshade by Gilbert de Rooij

DIY: Upcycle milk container into MILKWAVES lampshade

Wine Barrel Furniture by Balk en Plank on upcycleDZINE

Wine Barrel Furniture by Barrel Atelier

MilkClover1: upcycled milk containers lamp by Gilbert de Rooij – upcycleDZINE

MilkClover1: upcycled milk containers lamp by Gilbert de Rooij – upcycleDZINE

MilkClover1: upcycled milk containers lamp by Gilbert de Rooij

20 upcycle design chandelier ideas compiled by upcycleDZINE

20 upcycle design chandelier ideas compiled by upcycleDZINE

20 upcycle design chandelier ideas

11 upcycle design ideas using car parts – upcycleDZINE

11 upcycle design ideas using car parts – upcycleDZINE

11 upcycle design ideas using car parts

STUDIO TETRIS: wine barrel rings lamp by Wine Country Craftsman – upcycleDZINE

STUDIO TETRIS: wine barrel rings lamp by Wine Country Craftsman – upcycleDZINE

STUDIO TETRIS: wine barrel rings lamp by Wine Country Craftsman

12 upcycle design bag ideas – upcycleDZINE

12 upcycle design bag ideas – upcycleDZINE

12 upcycle design bag ideas

Wolfgang Keyboard bench: keyboard furniture by Nolan Herbut – upcycleDZINE

Wolfgang Keyboard bench: keyboard furniture by Nolan Herbut – upcycleDZINE

Wolfgang Keyboard bench: keyboard furniture by Nolan Herbut

RE_VINYL clock by Pavel Sidorenko – upcycleDZINE

RE_VINYL clock by Pavel Sidorenko

Snow Job: Chair with candy wrappers cover by Emiliano Godoy on upcycleDZINE

Snow Job: Chair with candy wrappers cover by Emiliano Godoy on upcycleDZINE

Snow Job: Chair with candy wrappers cover by Emiliano Godoy

LIGHTING

MARTÉN: Wine barrel hoops chandelier by Balk en Plank – upcycleDZINE

MARTÉN: Wine barrel hoops chandelier by Balk en Plank – upcycleDZINE

MARTÉN: Wine barrel hoops chandelier by Barrel Atelier

Like I've said before, pallet wood is very popular among upcycle designers. But another object that is used quite a lot is an old wine...

Bicycle parts desk lamp by Bespoke Spokes – upcycleDZINE

Bicycle parts desk lamp by Bespoke Spokes – upcycleDZINE

Bicycle parts desk lamp by Bespoke Spokes

Okay, most of the upcycle items that I post on my blog are about lighting. I’ve always loved light, reflection and the design of...

Map paper Fairy Lights: origami lanterns by Little Lights Shop

Vintage Metal Jelly Mould Light by The Rework House – upcycleDZINE

Vintage Metal Jelly Mould Light by The Rework House – upcycleDZINE

Vintage Metal Jelly Mould Light by The Rework House

World of upcycling by Indusigns – upcycleDZINE

World of upcycling by Indusigns – upcycleDZINE

World of upcycling by Indusigns

SPOON lamp by Studio Veríssimo – upcycleDZINE

SPOON lamp by Studio Veríssimo – upcycleDZINE

SPOON lamp by Studio Veríssimo

CAN Light industrial scale at Midhill diner by Willem Heeffer

Tell time with Industrial Clocks and Lamps by Upcycled-hall – upcycleDZINE

Tell time with Industrial Clocks and Lamps by Upcycled-hall – upcycleDZINE

Tell time with Industrial Clocks and Lamps by Upcycled-hall

Dracula’s Rosette: homage to vampires by Herywalery

Upcycled plasic milk container turned into lamp called MilkLantern by Gilbert de Rooij

Upcycled plasic milk container turned into lamp called MilkLantern by Gilbert de Rooij

MilkLantern: upcycled milk containers lamp by Gilbert de Rooij

Other People’s Rubbish by Heath Nash – upcycleDZINE

Other People’s Rubbish by Heath Nash

Retro Microphone Desk Lamp by microphonic – upcycleDZINE

Retro Microphone Desk Lamp by microphonic – upcycleDZINE

Retro Microphone Desk Lamp by microphonic

BOOKLAMP by Tessa Kuyvenhoven – upcycleDZINE

BOOKLAMP by Tessa Kuyvenhoven – upcycleDZINE

BOOKLAMP by Tessa Kuyvenhoven

André Stache took a used watering can and upcycled it together with 4 lights into an amazing pendant that looks like it sprinkles 'light' into the room. – upcycleDZINE

André Stache took a used watering can and upcycled it together with 4 lights into an amazing pendant that looks like it sprinkles 'light' into the room. – upcycleDZINE

Watering Can chandelier by André Stache

HOMEWARE

Menorah: old candlesticks united by Reddish

Upcycle design is about giving a discarded or old object or material a second life, a new function. And at upcycleDZINE I'm trying to...

Recycled Bicycle Wine Rack out of old tyres by oopsmark

Well, today's featured design is for those who like to take their bicycle for a ride and love a bottle of wine. Let me...

Upcycled oil drums furniture by Urbanite Home – upcycleDZINE

Upcycled oil drums furniture by Urbanite Home – upcycleDZINE

Upcycling oil drums into furniture by The Urbanite Home

DIY: Hanging Bottle Vase for Air Plants by The Merrythought – upcycleDZINE

DIY: Hanging Bottle Vase for Air Plants by The Merrythought – upcycleDZINE

DIY: Hanging Bottle Vase for Air Plants by The Merrythought

In Vino Vitae: Wine rack with a message by Akke Functional Art – upcycleDZINE

In Vino Vitae: Wine rack with a message by Akke Functional...

Snow Ski Wine Rack by SKICHAIR – upcycleDZINE

Snow Ski Wine Rack by SKICHAIR – upcycleDZINE

Snow Ski Wine Rack by SKICHAIR

MilkBasket1: plastic milk container basket by Gilbert de Rooij

'Think Different' by AtomicAttic – upcycleDZINE

'Think Different' by AtomicAttic – upcycleDZINE

‘Think Different’ by Atomic Attic

LOOM: upcycled chair backrest by Kiosk deluxe – upcycleDZINE

LOOM: upcycled chair backrest by Kiosk deluxe – upcycleDZINE

LOOM: upcycled chair backrests by Kiosk deluxe

Unique skateboard furniture by deckstool – upcycleDZINE

Unique skateboard furniture by deckstool – upcycleDZINE

Unique skateboard furniture by deckstool

ADELA: upcycled blinds lamp by El nebot del persianer – upcycleDZINE

ADELA: upcycled blinds lamp by El nebot del persianer – upcycleDZINE

Upcycled blinds design by El nebot del persianer

Table design by Oppewal – upcycleDZINE

Table design by Oppewal

BARBECUE PARADOX: gas tank upcycled by Redolab – upcycleDZINE

BARBECUE PARADOX: gas tank upcycled by Redolab – upcycleDZINE

BARBECUE PARADOX: gas tank upcycled by Redolab

Genevieve: belt furniture by Jason Lloyd Fletcher – upcycleDZINE

Genevieve: belt furniture by Jason Lloyd Fletcher

UPCYCLE IDEAS | DIY

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

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

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...

DIY: Paper Clip Chandelier by The Flying Fox Art and Design – upcycleDZINE

DIY: Paper Clip Chandelier by The Flying Fox Art and Design – upcycleDZINE

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...

15 Inspiring Interiors Showing Upcycle Design – upcycleDZINE

15 Inspiring Interiors Showing Upcycle Design – upcycleDZINE

15 Inspiring Interiors Showing Upcycle Design Ideas

DIY: Upcycle milk cartons into MilkDrop lampshade by Gilbert de Rooij

Stacked Books Table Lamp by Dan Faires – upcycleDZINE

Stacked Books Table Lamp by Dan Faires – upcycleDZINE

DIY: Stacked Books Table Lamp by Dan Faires

12 upcycle design ideas using paper

12 upcycle design ideas using paper

12 upcycle design ideas using paper

DIY: Upcycle milk cartons into MILKDRUM lampshade by Gilbert de Rooij

Fun Ways to Upcycle Old Photos | upcycleDZINE

Fun Ways to Upcycle Old Photos | upcycleDZINE

Fun Ways to Upcycle Old Photos

14 upcycle design ideas using skateboards – upcycleDZINE

14 upcycle design ideas using skateboards – upcycleDZINE

14 upcycle design ideas using skateboards

DIY: Pipe Coffee Maker by Ben Uyeda – upcycleDZINE

DIY: Pipe Coffee Maker by Ben Uyeda – upcycleDZINE

DIY: Slow Coffee Maker by Ben Uyeda

7 creative uses of pallets | upcycleDZINE

7 creative uses of pallets | upcycleDZINE

7 Creative Uses for Pallets

DIY: Light Book by Grathio Labs – upcycleDZINE

DIY: Light Book by Grathio Labs – upcycleDZINE

DIY: Light Book by Grathio Labs

11 upcycle design ideas using bicycle parts

DIY: Book Page Wreath

FASHION

Fork Bracelet by mama Joia – upcycleDZINE

Fork Bracelet by mama Joia – upcycleDZINE

Fork Bracelet by mama Joia

There are a lot of things you can upcycle. Not just bottles, skateboards and books. Take for instance silverware. I personally never thought...

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...

GomaVial designed Tireflops. A flipflop that uses upcycled tires for a very durable outsole with maximum grip on dry or wet surface.

GomaVial designed Tireflops. A flipflop that uses upcycled tires for a very durable outsole with maximum grip on dry or wet surface.

TireFlops: Footwear with upcycled tires by GomaVial

10 Useful Upcycling Fashion Ideas – Clothing, Accessories | upcycleDZINE

10 Useful Upcycling Fashion Ideas – Clothing, Accessories | upcycleDZINE

10 Useful Upcycling Fashion Ideas – Clothing, Accessories

ARCE: Rolltop Backpack made out of Inner Tube by Nukak – upcycleDZINE

ARCE: Rolltop Backpack made out of Inner Tube by Nukak – upcycleDZINE

ARCE: Rolltop Backpack made out of Inner Tube by Nukak

Elegant and durable fashion made from inner tubes by Innervy – upcycleDZINE

Elegant and durable fashion made from inner tubes by Innervy – upcycleDZINE

Elegant and durable fashion made from inner tubes by Innervy

CAN-WATCH: from soda-can to watch by Alchemist Creations

Fashionable bags made from plastic and big tea sacks by Ragbag

Skateboard Sunglasses by Proof – upcycleDZINE

Skateboard Sunglasses by Proof – upcycleDZINE

Skateboard Sunglasses by Proof

Bags Made Out Of Upcycled Fire Hose by Elvis & Kresse – upcycleDZINE

Bags Made Out Of Upcycled Fire Hose by Elvis & Kresse – upcycleDZINE

Bags Made Out Of Upcycled Fire Hose by Elvis & Kresse

EVERSOM Dutch fire hose bag called OMHANDIG | upcycleDZINE

EVERSOM Dutch fire hose bag called OMHANDIG | upcycleDZINE

Dutch design fire hose bags are honest, durable and fashionable

Reclaimed Ring Pulls: Fashion by Trash Garden

Mesmerizing lace fashion made out of electrical wires, close up by Alexandra Sipa | upcycleDZINE

Mesmerizing lace fashion made out of electrical wires, close up by Alexandra Sipa | upcycleDZINE

Mesmerizing lace fashion made out of electrical wires

Vinyl eyewear by Tipton Eyeworks

ART | MUSIC

Matchbox collections clock featured image by Diederik Schneemann | upcycleDZINE

Matchbox collections clock featured image by Diederik Schneemann | upcycleDZINE

Matchbox collections together form a grandfather clock

One of the interesting aspects of upcycling, and especially upcycle design, is the fact that designers take an everyday object and use it to...

Rising Moon: dome out of plastic bottles by Daydreamers Design

Until now I've made upcycle lighting design out of plastic milk containers and mail bags. The lampshades I've made are by cutting the containers...

Plastic Icon Junk Masterpieces Homer by +Brauer | upcycleDZINE

Plastic Icon Junk Masterpieces Homer by +Brauer | upcycleDZINE

Plastic Icon Junk Masterpieces made from repurposed waste

Robot Sculptures out of upcycled waste by Gille Monte Ruici – upcycleDZINE

Robot Sculptures out of upcycled waste by Gille Monte Ruici – upcycleDZINE

Robot Sculptures out of upcycled waste by Gille Monte Ruici

DISARM: Music from decommissioned weapons by Pedro Reyes – upcycleDZINE

DISARM: Music from decommissioned weapons by Pedro Reyes – upcycleDZINE

DISARM: Music from decommissioned weapons by Pedro Reyes

Sculptures from upcycled skateboards by Haroshi – upcycleDZINE

Sculptures from upcycled skateboards by Haroshi – upcycleDZINE

Sculptures from upcycled skateboards by Haroshi

Sculptures made from upcycled bits and pieces by Edouard Martinet – upcycleDZINE

Sculptures made from upcycled bits and pieces by Edouard Martinet – upcycleDZINE

Sculptures made from upcycled bits and pieces by Edouard Martinet

ROCKIT LOG: Speakers of Abandoned Wood by Portmanteau Stereo Co. – upcycleDZINE

ROCKIT LOG: Speakers of Abandoned Wood by Portmanteau Stereo Co. – upcycleDZINE

ROCKIT LOG: Speakers of Abandoned Wood by Portmanteau Stereo Co.

Vintage rackets with flower embroidery by Danielle Clough – upcycleDZINE

Vintage rackets with flower embroidery by Danielle Clough – upcycleDZINE

Vintage rackets with flower embroidery by Danielle Clough

GUITAR EAR-O: From electric guitar to headphones by Carina Ostermayer

Striped Tulips by Gilbert de Rooij – upcycleDZINE

Striped Tulips by Gilbert de Rooij – upcycleDZINE

Striped Tulips by Gilbert de Rooij

Wall Sculptures made out of Upcycled Materials by ScoobaFish – upcycleDZINE

Wall Sculptures made out of Upcycled Materials by ScoobaFish – upcycleDZINE

Wall Sculptures made out of Upcycled Materials by ScoobaFish

CITY SERIES: Scrap Wood Cityscapes by James McNabb – upcycleDZINE

CITY SERIES: Scrap Wood Cityscapes by James McNabb – upcycleDZINE

CITY SERIES: scrap wood cityscapes by James McNabb

TUBULAR: pipe chair by Lucas Muñoz – upcycleDZINE

TUBULAR: pipe chair by Lucas Muñoz – upcycleDZINE

TUBULAR: pipe chair by Lucas Muñoz

EDITOR'S PICK

DIY: Suitcase Cabinet and Towel Holder by Ashley Campbell – upcycleDZINE

DIY: Suitcase Cabinet and Towel Holder by Ashley Campbell – upcycleDZINE

DIY: Suitcase Cabinet and Towel Holder by Ashley Campbell

Finally another DIY project I found on a creative website. This project uses an object that lots of people like. And I'm one of...

ZERO PER PROJECT: zero wood waste homeware by Hattern – upcycleDZINE

ZERO PER PROJECT: zero wood waste homeware by Hattern – upcycleDZINE

ZERO PER PROJECT: zero wood waste homeware by Hattern

Empty Mailbag: Original Dutch mailbag pendant by Gilbert de Rooij

Wicker lampshade end result above table | upcycleDZINE

Wicker lampshade end result above table | upcycleDZINE

DIY: Wicker planters turned into eco friendly lampshades

The Sitflip skateboard chair by Sitflip – upcycleDZINE

TRE skateboard chair by Sitflip

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Griffith Stool: fire hose furniture by Oxgut Hose Co. – upcycleDZINE

Griffith Stool: fire hose furniture by Oxgut Hose Co. – upcycleDZINE

Griffith Stool: fire hose furniture by Oxgut Hose Co.

BICHOS: branch lighting by Martinho Pita – upcycleDZINE

BICHOS: branch lighting by Martinho Pita – upcycleDZINE

BICHOS: branch lighting by Martinho Pita

Steampunk Table Lamp by Reviver Labs – upcycleDZINE

Steampunk Table Lamp by Reviver Labs – upcycleDZINE

Steampunk Table Lamp by Reviver Labs

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