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
BOW BINS: unique sustainable touch by Gompf + Kehrer
Remember I said that upcycle design is all about giving an object a new function? Well I think that's still true. But I think...
Yellow Tap: Industrial spotlight by Indusigns
September 2013 I came across a Dutch design collective called Indusigns who make upcycle design using oil drums and canisters. They have a very nice collection that ranges from...
LIGHTING
Beer Bottles Pendant Light by ZAL Creations
Lighting is my favorite up cycle design category. I 'm fascinated by the designs, used materials or objects and the light and shadows it...
LaFlor: upcycled wine bottle lamp by Nutcreatives
In the last post about upcycle design made out of glass I said the following: In our everyday life one can’t imagine a world without Glass. Just...
HOMEWARE
American Pipe Dream Chair: copper piping furniture by BRC Designs
A few weeks ago I wrote about hypes and trends that come and go. For some time now there's a trend to use copper. Not only as a material...
How to use a fan guard to create a multifunctional side...
Not sure about you, but some objects appeal to me more than others. There are objects that are interesting just looking at them. And...
UPCYCLE IDEAS | DIY
28 upcycle design chair ideas
In this group-post number four you'll find 28 amazing upcycle design chair ideas.
upcycleDZINE is a blog that focuses on showing what upcycle design is all about. After...
11 upcycle design ideas using kitchenware
In this group-post number twenty-three you’ll find 11 unique upcycle design ideas using kitchenware.
upcycleDZINE is a blog that focuses on showing what upcycle design is all about.
A collection of...
FASHION
Fashionable bags made from plastic and big tea sacks by Ragbag
Yes, this week starts with more upcycle design bags. I guess I've got a soft spot for bags although I just use one .
A...
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...
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 ...
Sculptures from upcycled bicycle chain by Young-Deok Seo
Today it's time for upcycle art. I stumbled upon this art a few times and it is so intriguing that I just had to...
EDITOR'S PICK
Yellow Tap: Industrial spotlight by Indusigns
September 2013 I came across a Dutch design collective called Indusigns who make upcycle design using oil drums and canisters. They have a very nice collection that ranges from...
