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
Lumberjack Stool: furniture made of discarded timber by Triple Eyelid
People often ask why I like upcycle design so much. Well one of the reasons is that it shows us just how many things,...
DIY: book iPhone dock by Allison
If you’re looking for something completely different, than this is maybe your thing. A standard phone dock is very dull and a book, as...
LIGHTING
Tank Light by Castor
The design I'm showing has been on my mind for quite some time. And why didn't I write about it? Maybe because the design...
Coffee Can spotlight by Spacebarn
Something that always stands out in a room is a tripod. Doesn't matter what you attach to it. Another upcycle design here on upcycleDZINE...
HOMEWARE
TROPHY TABLE: bicycle wheel furniture by Bike Furniture Design
Here in the Netherlands we are known for our bicycles. And there are quite a few. And that's an understatement. In some places it's...
Piano upcycled into Sofa by Gary Sanders
Sometimes I come across an upcycled object that captures my attention immediately. And this time it's a piano. Not an object you would think...
UPCYCLE IDEAS | DIY
DIY: upcycle bicycle rims into Boole pendant light by Relevé...
For those who also followed upcycleDZINE, might know Relevé Design. I've featured the 96 LOTUS pendant light, designed by Bao-Khang Luu, founder of Relevé...
DIY: Upcycle Fishing Buoy into Pendant Light by Debi’s Design Diary
Searching for an upcycle design diy project is always so inspiring. And even more if it's something that hasn't been featured on upcycleDZINE. It's...
FASHION
Watch made out of wood by WEWOOD
Photo © WEWOODAs a watch fan, I’m always looking for a nice and different watch. This next watch is really different because it’s made...
CAN-WATCH: from soda-can to watch by Alchemist Creations
This next upcycle design should be interesting to a lot of people. Not only watch-fans but also people who are concerned about the amount...
ART | MUSIC
Unique Birdhouses by GadgetSponge
Lots of people, me too, like to live in a nice house. For most people the interior is even more important than the exterior....
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 ...
EDITOR'S PICK
Ciao Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2013
This week, 9th-14th of April, Milan will host the Salone Internazionale del Mobile at Milan Fair Rho Pero. The Salone del Mobile is the global...
