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
Vintage stove hub upcycled into desk clock by Home Made Italia
Since upcycleDZINE started, many designs have been featured. Every design made out of a beautiful or simple or funny object/material. Sometimes designers use the...
Cheap Ass Elites by Saran Yen Panya
There's always talk about what design is or if it's only existing for the elite in this world. Because you should 'understand' design and know a...
LIGHTING
How to upcycle synthetic grass
Some time ago I stumbled upon an unusual material used for upcycling. I'm talking about synthetic grass used on sports fields. Of course I...
Wine glass pendant light charms
Sometimes I come across a piece of upcycle design that is so simple and yet so beautiful and fun. An object that immediately shows...
HOMEWARE
Industrial Chain Chair by Recycled Salvage Design
In the world of furniture there are some designers that have made their mark in history. They created iconic designs that even today are...
Coffee Sack Storage Bench by Recycled Brooklyn
Upcycle design is generally made by giving one object or material a second life. Sometimes designers find a way to use two objects and...
UPCYCLE IDEAS | DIY
The eco-friendly guide to sorting waste, recycling and upcycling your old...
Recycling boxes and bins have made sorting our kitchen, household, and garden waste easier than ever, but for other refuse like clothing, it’s still...
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...
FASHION
Elegant and durable fashion made from inner tubes by Innervy
When I surf the internet searching for upcycle design I like, I see so many fantastic things. It can be the shape, size, object...
ARCE: Rolltop Backpack made out of Inner Tube by Nukak
Some materials used for upcycle design are more appealing and intriguing to me than others. One of them is an inner tube. That's because...
ART | MUSIC
Cello Speaker Box by BassBoxShop
Yes again, time to talk music again. I'm always glad when I can show you upcycle design that’s about music. Music is one of the...
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...
EDITOR'S PICK
LUUNA: Crochet pendant lamp by Buubok
For some time now crochet has been very popular overhere in The Netherlands. And not crochet where they use a small thread, but where...
