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
Scrap wood floor lamp by MangoAndMore
Wood is a natural, warm and friendly material. Maybe that's the reason why quite a few upcycle designers work with wood. There are so...
Wolfgang Keyboard bench: keyboard furniture by Nolan Herbut
Another interesting object that gets thrown away is a computer keyboard. Not that the keyboard itself is so interesting, but the keys that are...
LIGHTING
CELEBRATION Chandelier: upcycled Champagne corks by Alkesh Parmar
I'm one of those people who likes a glass of wine. And I really do like chilled sparkling ones like Champagne or Prosecco. It's...
VOLIVIK series: lamps made out of ball pens by Lucas Muñoz
In a previous post here on upcycleDZINE I wrote about upcycling an iconic classic. In that case it was a Willys Jeep turned into...
HOMEWARE
Reuse Chopsticks to create upcycle furniture and homeware
There’s a famous quote that goes like this: What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. But it’s not Vegas I’m talking about today. No,...
HANGERS TABLE: upcycled clothes hangers by Federica Sala
To kick off this new week I'm showing you upcycle design that's both puzzling and simple. Puzzling because of the lines created and simple...
UPCYCLE IDEAS | DIY
75 Original Chandelier and Pendant Repurposing Ideas
upcycleDZINE is a blog that focuses on showing what upcycle design is all about. And not only that, but it also wants to show...
DIY: Stylish Magazine Bag by Anastasia Baron
The featured design today is made out of magazine paper. I've seen several designs like this, but this one is very well done and...
FASHION
Vinyl eyewear by Tipton Eyeworks
Vinyl records are incredibly popular, even more then in 1997. And also making upcycle design with these records is quite popular. A very stylish example is Vinylize...
10 Useful Upcycling Fashion Ideas – Clothing, Accessories
What is fashion? It is merely a way you express yourselves and present yourselves to the world. The style of every person is a...
ART | MUSIC
Sculptures made from upcycled bits and pieces by Edouard Martinet
Lots of people visit flea markets looking for nice objects like a vase or painting. But there's also a person that visits them and...
TUBULAR: pipe chair by Lucas Muñoz
Photo © Core StudioDuring my annual visit to the Dutch Design Week I usually visit the main exhibit, Piet Hein Eek and one...
EDITOR'S PICK
Vintage Roller Skates lamp by Studio ORYX
Roller skates, a sugar container and a shoemaker's last. These are fantastic examples of well known items that combined could turn into one stunning...
