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
Bandeja Fluid: upcycled glass bottle tray by Lucirmás
Glass is such an incredible material, There's something special to it, something clean and mesmerizing. We all know that we have to recycle it....
CAMPBELL’S CAN LIGHT by Willem Heeffer
Photo © Willem Heeffer
Here's another simple and fun lamp by Willem Heeffer. The Campbell's Can Light. Campbell's soup can packaging design is well known...
LIGHTING
LAMP IT: your personal lampshade by Fragments Bcn
Almost all posts here on upcycleDZINE are about upcycling an object or material. Designers take an object and give it a second life with...
CUPLIGHT Chandelier: upcycled porcelain by Lucas & Lucas
Today upcycleDZINE features upcycle design made out of one of the most elegant and classic materials around. There are quite some upcycle designers that turn...
HOMEWARE
Boats upcycled the African way by Artlantique
Years ago famous Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek started making furniture by upcycling wood recovered after demolition. In our living room is a small...
Leather leftovers upcycled by Pepe Heykoop
This week I went to visit the IMM 2014 in Cologne | Germany. Ready to find upcycle design at this first big furnishing show of the...
UPCYCLE IDEAS | DIY
DIY, get CREATIVE
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Today is the start of a new page on this blog. I'm introducing a DIY page. I've been surfing the web for...
15 Inspiring Interiors Showing Upcycle Design Ideas
During a never ending quest for inspiring and impressive upcycle design pieces, I've also encountered some interesting interior ideas. And because these interiors also show upcycle...
FASHION
6 Recycled Ocean Plastic Sunglasses: The Best Eco-Friendly Brands
Sunglasses, who hasn't got a pair? It's such a common item, most people probably own 2 or 3 pair. But once in a while,...
Bags Made Out Of Upcycled Fire Hose by Elvis & Kresse
What could you do with genuine British fire-hoses and reclaimed parachute silk lining? Well it turns out that Kresse Wesling and James Henrit ...
ART | MUSIC
Vintage rackets with flower embroidery by Danielle Clough
I'm always on the look out for unique upcycle design pieces. Until now upcycleDZINE has published 514 posts showing original upcycle design made out...
Exclusive Ferrari F430 brake disc transformed into unique Bluetooth speaker
I’ve said it before, but sometimes I come across a piece of upcycle design that’s nothing less than amazing. This time I found a...
EDITOR'S PICK
Time to Share
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Just an idea I had over the weekend. Wouldn't it be fun if you upcycle fans could share your thoughts or tips about...
