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12 beautiful reclaimed wood furniture designs by artists and makers

Upcycled furniture is so-called, either because it’s built from waste materials, or because the furniture … Read More ›

PDP multicolour light by Montreal lighting designer studio bottė
Handmade decor

Interview: studio botté transforms Montreal’s discarded objects into lighting

studio botté is a Montreal design studio founded by Philippe Charlebois Gomez, who specialises in … Read More ›

Detail of Lola wood lampshade by LZF
Creative homes + interiors

12 beautiful wooden pendant lights for the modern interior

If there was ever a good time to acquire a new home accessory that will … Read More ›

soft focus white fairy lights
Creative homes + interiors

9 eco friendly Christmas decor ideas that don’t compromise on sparkle

When David Attenborough was asked about the one thing we can do to help protect … Read More ›

vintage chairs on the street
Furniture makers + restorers

20 of the best furniture repair specialists in London

We see many examples of tables and chairs that have been freshened up with a … Read More ›

Fairylights on garden shed
Creative homes + interiors

Interview: Photographer Anne Schwalbe and her love for a derelict farmhouse

Anne Schwalbe is a Berlin-based photographer with a myriad of creative interests. As well as … Read More ›

Green leaves overlapping
Creative homes + interiors

Interview: Lessons in Biophilic Design from Oliver Heath

As we stay in our houses, to protect our health and that of others, the … Read More ›

Detail of acrylic epoxy upcycled coffee table
Furniture makers + restorers

Interview: Upcycled furniture by Patience & Gough at Liberty

Patience and Gough are a dynamic design duo, reviving found furniture in the stunning surroundings … Read More ›

Rust coloured raffia
Handmade decor

Interview: Upcycled vintage lampshades by textile designer Heather Orr

After graduating in Constructed Textiles from the Royal College of Art, Folkestone-based textile designer Heather Orr forged … Read More ›

Oval vintage rattan mirror
Creative homes + interiors

17 best vintage home decor shops on Etsy

Etsy is a goldmine of handmade art and craft from around the globe. Lesser known … Read More ›

teal le creuset casserole dish
Creative homes + interiors

Interview: Tara Button founder of Buy Me Once

Tara Button is an author, eco-campaigner and entrepreneur. In 2016, she founded Buy Me Once, … Read More ›

Charlotte Kidger recycled industrial waste furniture
Handmade decor

Interview: Charlotte Kidger creates furniture made from recycled industrial waste

Material designer Charlotte Kidger showcased her work at the London Design Festival last year. With plastic … Read More ›

flower shaped paper lighting
Handmade decor

Interview: Paper flower lamps by Sachie Muramatsu

Sachie Muramatsu lives in the Japanese city of Sakura, located in Chiba Prefecture. After graduating … Read More ›

portrait of artist ian berry
Curiosities

Interview: Ian Berry turns recycled denim jeans into art and installation

At school Ian Berry, now renowned for his works made from recycled denim, was known … Read More ›

Co-founders-of-Elvis-&-Kresse-at-home
Creative homes + interiors

Interview: Inside the renovated mill and home of Elvis & Kresse

In 2005, Kresse Wesling and James Henrit launched Elvis & Kresse*. A certified B Corporation, their sustainable luxury … Read More ›

Bottletop flagship store Regent Street London
Hip hangouts

3D printed interior at Bottletop store on Regent Street

Bottletop have been creating their signature handbags made from recycled aluminium ring pulls since 2002. … Read More ›

Curiosities

5 of the best art installations made from waste CDs

In an age of Netflix, Spotify and iTunes, we continue to leave behind a large … Read More ›

Pressed flower art by Ignacio Canales Aracil
Handmade decor

Interview: Stunning contemporary flower sculptures by Ignacio Canales Aracil

Ignacio Canales Aracil is a Spanish sculptor who makes extraordinary delicate structures from real pressed … Read More ›

Planks of recycled wood
Creative homes + interiors

Enviromate: An online marketplace for used building materials

According to data gathered by the Green Building Council, construction, demolition and refurbishment accounts for … Read More ›

Recycled plastic dark grey kitchen cabinets by IKEA
Creative homes + interiors

10 IKEA homeware products made of recycled plastic

Any discussion around the eco-friendly values of IKEA is guaranteed to provoke hot debate. Even … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

10 small house interior design solutions

As more architects explore the potential of tiny homes, finding ways to optimise small interiors … Read More ›

Miniature sculptures inside toilet rolls
Curiosities

The extraordinary world of recycled cardboard art

With more of us shopping online, cardboard packaging is fast becoming one of the most … Read More ›

Radiator chair
Curiosities

13 of the wildest upcycled chairs made from repurposed materials

When it comes to upcycled chairs, it seems the humble seat can surprise, delight and … Read More ›

Holding a grey ceramic planter and cactus
Handmade decor

10 handmade ceramic plant pots available on Etsy

You can never have enough plants in the home, but what about the vessels you … Read More ›

Daniel Heath in his studio
Handmade decor

Interview: Handprinted wallpaper and surface design by Daniel Heath

Daniel Heath is an award-winning independent wallpaper, textile and surface designer. After training in silk screen printing at … Read More ›

Hip hangouts

Adaptive reuse of an old mill now a stunning mountain retreat

Surrounded by breathtaking mountainous scenery is the Alila Yangshuo, a converted 1960s sugar mill turned … Read More ›

Collage portrait by Patrick Bremer
Curiosities

5 masters of vintage and recycled paper collage art

With virtually everything become increasingly digitised, more of us are striving for a paperless life. … Read More ›

View of cabin lit from the inside
Creative homes + interiors

Eco cabins by Devon based Out of the Valley

Rupert McKelvie‘s education in woodwork began with acquiring traditional boat building skills in the coastal … Read More ›

Grant Aston wood and ceramic contemporary sculpture
Curiosities

10 selected works of contemporary sculpture from Collect 2018

Collect is an annual international contemporary art fair held by the Crafts Council, now its … Read More ›

House plant in the bedroom
Creative homes + interiors

East London home decorated with greenery and vintage

Ignoring the cold spell currently hitting London, the budding crocuses are proof that we are … Read More ›

Veronika Richterová fishes plastic bottle art
Curiosities

8 incredible examples of plastic bottle art and installation

The concept of plastic bottle art initially evoked flashbacks of Blue Peter’s Here’s one I … Read More ›

Modern vintage bathroom
Creative homes + interiors

8 stylish vintage bathroom decorating ideas

The bathroom may not be an obvious setting for some of your flea market finds, … Read More ›

Mason jar of water and ice
Creative homes + interiors

10 plastic reducing essentials for zero waste living

The war on plastic may finally be gaining traction after the EU announced an official … Read More ›

Clock made from upcycled bicycle wheel
Curiosities

Art and design made from used bicycle parts

When used bicycle parts get a second life as something beautiful, the term ‘upcycling’ couldn’t … Read More ›

Pop up space made with crumpled tracing paper
Hip hangouts

5 pop-up spaces created from repurposed objects

Some of the most creative ideas for pop-up spaces, pavilions and temporary structures involve the … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

10 eco friendly furniture brands in the UK and Europe

When it comes to furniture, the term ‘eco friendly’ can be confusing. With any product, … Read More ›

Sculpture by glass artist Amber Cowan
Curiosities

6 glass artists making otherworldly beautiful objects

As well as being a natural, durable and highly recyclable material, little can compete with … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

10 ways to create a winter centrepiece with natural branches

When it comes to Scandi design, natural branches and foliage are Christmas decor staples. To … Read More ›

Naomi Paul
Handmade decor

Interview: Contemporary crocheted pendant lights by Naomi Paul

It’s somewhat ironic that Naomi Paul‘s beautiful lighting brand began with a uni project that … Read More ›

Contemporary rug made from recycled textiles
Handmade decor

10 designers making unique furniture and decor from recycled textiles

The rate at which we produce and throw away clothes is leading to inconceivable amounts … Read More ›

Grey floral sofa by london studio Urban Upholstery
Furniture makers + restorers

17 furniture upholstery specialists in London

Stripes, velvet or digital print? Reupholstery of a tired old chair, stool or sofa could … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

10 simple home decoration ideas that will tempt you to paint it black

Will you be facing your fear of the dark, this Halloween…? To some, the idea of … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

10 of the best British made wool blankets for a hygge inspired home

Once you discover the Danish art of hygge, you might even look forward to the … Read More ›

scrap wood sculpture by Aaron S Moran
Curiosities

Cool contemporary wood sculpture made from scrap

If you think reclaimed wood only has a chance at second life, either as furniture … Read More ›

Designer Jo Elbourne
Handmade decor

Interview: Jo Elbourne transforms furniture with contemporary textile weaving

One of my favourites from London Design Fair was a collection of furniture that immediately … Read More ›

Cork cabinet by Migaloo Home
Creative homes + interiors

New designs made from cork at London Design Festival

London Design Festival highlighted a number of designers and makers who are breaking new ground … Read More ›

LIving room painted dark teal
Creative homes + interiors

Autumn colour inspiration from 5 eco-friendly paint brands

With such an overwhelming amount of options available, choosing paint colours is enough to bring … Read More ›

Lights made from repurposed crystal bowls
Handmade decor

15 upcycled lighting designs made from repurposed objects

Lighting in the 21st-century can be made from all kinds of repurposed ephemera – and … Read More ›

Stylish living room with neutral colour palette
Creative homes + interiors

Modern rustic interior decor at The Estate Trentham

If you’re fortunate enough to visit or reside in Melbourne, Australia, The Estate Trentham, should … Read More ›

Portrait on map by Ed Fairburn
Curiosities

5 paper artists who make incredible artworks from old maps

I’ve always been impressed by artists who use unexpected and found materials in their work. … Read More ›

Mosaic artist Yukiko Nagai
Furniture makers + restorers

Interview: Yukiko Nagai revives furniture with mosaic art

Yukiko Nagai relocated from Japan to Italy, to study the traditional art of mosaic at … Read More ›

Wood interior of luxury cabin for rent Cabanas no Rio
Hip hangouts

Cabanas no Rio idyllic cabins for rent on the Portuguese coast

One of my new guilty pleasures, usually whilst half making lunch, is watching YouTubers reveal their journey towards … Read More ›

Repurposed yoghurt pots installation
Curiosities

Modern ceiling designs made from repurposed materials and objects

I’m sure once upon a time, the only thing that adorned a shop ceiling was CCTV … Read More ›

Clive Christian Metro Deco kitchen
Creative homes + interiors

The benefits of buying a second hand kitchen with Used Kitchen Exchange

The cost of gutting, purchasing and installing a new kitchen can vary enormously, but I … Read More ›

vintage rattan coffee table with plants
Creative homes + interiors

Create a bohemian interior with vintage rattan furniture

This is the first in a new series on vintage shopping, and this month I’m putting the … Read More ›

Poolside lounger made from recycled boat sail
Creative homes + interiors

10 outdoor furniture designs made from recycled materials

We may be a long way from eliminating waste plastic from the planet completely, but … Read More ›

Modern kitchen with marble island and green accents
Creative homes + interiors

A Victorian house renovation in London with a modern botanical interior

With Peckham increasingly becoming one of the coolest London hangouts, I was all the more … Read More ›

vintage Thonet chair in the bedroom
Creative homes + interiors

16 vintage bedroom ideas that will inspire you to shop second hand

I’m beginning to think, those who have an eye for styling vintage furniture are the … Read More ›

Serving tea and cake
Creative homes + interiors

20 stylish eco friendly kitchen products for the conscious home

If like me, you only like to be surrounded by things that are both beautiful … Read More ›

Exterior of Silo Brighton
Hip hangouts

Silo Brighton: A zero waste restaurant with an eye for upcycling

If there’s anywhere that prompts you to contemplate exactly where your food is coming from, it’s … Read More ›

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