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Upcyclist

Modern Vintage Interiors and Curated Home Inspiration

Antonia Edwards

Antonia is the founding editor of Upcyclist. Based in the UK, she is the author of two books: 'Upcyclist: Reclaimed and Remade Furniture, Lighting and Interiors' (Prestel 2015) and 'Renovate Innovate: Reclaimed and Upcycled Homes' (Prestel 2017).
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Curiosities

12 of The Coolest UK Cabins to Rent This Year

Yearning for fresh air, country walks, stargazing and rejuvenation? You’ve come to the right place. With many of us choosing not to book a foreign … Read More ›

Limerence velvet fabric by House of Hackney
Repair & Restoration

Interview: Dawn Crabtree on How to Hire an Upholsterer

A beautiful vintage chair reupholstered in a fresh and modern fabric can be the statement piece that transforms an interior. All the better when the … Read More ›

Woman as Vessel by ceramic artist Liang Wanying showcased at Collect 2021
Curiosities

6 Favourites From Collectible Craft Fair Collect 2021

Like pretty much everything at the moment, the Collect 2021 craft fair – now in its 17th year, has gone digital. We may not be … Read More ›

Reclaimed oak canal gate table by Jan Hendzel
Curiosities

13 Beautiful Reclaimed Wood Furniture Designs by Artists and Makers

Salvaged, repurposed and upcycled furniture are terms that seem to be used interchangeably, either because an item is built from waste materials, or because an … Read More ›

Pendant light made from recycled parts
Vintage Styling

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 upcycled lighting for commercial and residential interiors. It started as … Read More ›

Kovac Family wooden pendant light
Curiosities

12 Beautiful Wooden Pendant Lights for The Modern Interior

If there was ever a good time to acquire a new home accessory that will brighten the mood, it’s now. So let’s talk about lighting. … Read More ›

soft focus white fairy lights
Curiosities

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 the planet, his message was clear – ‘stop waste of … Read More ›

vintage chairs on the street
Repair & Restoration

20 of the best furniture repair specialists in London

We see many examples of tables and chairs that have been freshened up with a coat of paint, but in some cases, its worth preserving … Read More ›

Fairylights on garden shed
Home Tours

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 taking photos for her gardening column in Zeit Magazin, she … Read More ›

Green leaves overlapping
Curiosities

Interview: Lessons in Biophilic Design from Oliver Heath

As we stay in our houses, to protect our health and that of others, the idea of home as our sanctuary is taking on a … Read More ›

Detail of acrylic epoxy upcycled coffee table
Vintage Styling

Interview: In conversation with design studio Patience & Gough

Furniture experts Patience and Gough are a dynamic design duo, reviving found furniture in the stunning surroundings of Cumbria’s Lake District. Their upcycled furniture range … Read More ›

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Renovate Innovate book by Antonia Edwards
Renovate Innovate: Reclaimed + Upcycled Homes (Prestel Publishing 2017)
Upcyclist Reclaimed and Remade Furniture Lighting and Interiors book
Upcyclist: Reclaimed and Remade Furniture, Lighting + Interiors (Prestel Publishing 2015)

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