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
COLOSSEUM: iconic Eiffel Tower chandelier by J.P. Meulendijks
If you're not a soccer fan you might not know that during these weeks the European Soccer Championship 2016 is held. And normally, here...
Wine Cork Art by Scott Gundersen
For those of you who want to start upcycling but haven't found the right material or object to use, this next material might be...
LIGHTING
BoxHat: upcycled cardboard lampshade by Gilbert de Rooij
After posting amazing upcycled cardboard design on my blog upcycleDZINE, I wanted to give it a go myself. Two weeks ago I showed you my first experiment made out of corrugated...
Cabos Adujados: coiled rope lamps by Silvina Descole
Upcycle design is getting more and more popular. At least two reasons why more people like it are the story/history behind the design and...
HOMEWARE
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...
LOOM: upcycled chair backrests by Kiosk deluxe
When people ask me what upcycling is I always say the same thing. It's about giving discarded objects and/or materials a second life and...
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: Himmeli Side Table from Copper Pipe by Brittany Cramer
This is the time of year where days are quite 'short' and people stay more indoors. And with all this time in our house...
FASHION
Skateboard Sunglasses by Proof
Today we have some sunshine and clouds with scattered snow and hail showers. But the sunshine does want you to grab your sunglasses. And...
Unique bags out of reclaimed materials by Mamukko
Time for one of my favorite items, especially when they are made out of upcycled materials. I'm talking about bags. I've said it before...
ART | MUSIC
Wall Sculptures made out of Upcycled Materials by ScoobaFish
This blog is mostly about upcycle design. But there's another way to use upcycling and that's by creating art. It's amazing to see what...
Striped Tulips by Gilbert de Rooij
A few weeks ago I've added a new directory to my blog. It's called 'My work'. It's the place where I'm going to ad...
EDITOR'S PICK
11 upcycle design ideas using car parts
In this group-post number eleven you'll find 11 great upcycle design ideas using car parts.
upcycleDZINE is a blog that focuses on showing what upcycle design is all about. After...