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Upcyclist

Inspiration for conscious + creative interiors

airy kitchen with big windows
Furniture

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
Furniture

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 ›

Modern kitchen with marble island and green accents
Home tours

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
Styling

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 ›

Abeego eco friendly kitchen products
Decor

20 stylish eco friendly kitchen products for the conscious home

I might strive to limit the number of objects in the home to the strictly … Read More ›

Side plates made from recycled plastic at Silo restaurant
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 ›

Three embroidered monkeys by textile artist Karen Nicol
Artisans

Interview: The beautiful work of British textile artist Karen Nicol

Possessing an ethereal and enchanting quality, the moment you come across a piece of textile art … Read More ›

alfresco area at eco bed and breakfast
Hip hangouts

Reconnect with nature at an eco bed and breakfast in Parma, Italy

Scheduling your holiday plans for the summer? You might want to consider this tranquil eco bed and … Read More ›

Spring themed cake by Lily Vanilli
Styling

Easter decorating with food and flowers

If you’re hosting a festive party over the Easter weekend, you might be wondering how best … Read More ›

potted plants centrepiece for eco friendly wedding
Styling

Brilliant ideas for natural and eco-friendly wedding decorations

Depending on the scale and theme of your wedding, decorations can be one of the … Read More ›

Detail of lace etching on slate tiles
Artisans

Interview: Artist Jo Gibbs transforms found objects with pattern

Born and raised in Battersea, Jo Gibbs is a London-based artist who started off her … Read More ›

Stiched metal art by Severija Inčirauskaitė-Kriaunevičienė
Artisans

Cross stitched metal objects by Severija Inčirauskaitė-Kriaunevičienė

Embroidery seems to be having a moment. Not only is there a plethora of contemporary cross … Read More ›

Renovate Innovate book by Antonia Edwards
Home tours

Renovate Innovate: Reclaimed and Upcycled Homes book

New homes and interiors book There are many reasons to be joyful about finally entering … Read More ›

Stylist Marij Hessel
Styling

Interview: Marij Hessel on styling flea market finds

Marij Hessel is an interior stylist with a taste for DIY, travel and thrifting. As … Read More ›

Narrow hallway ideas
Styling

Decorating ideas for narrow corridors and hallways

There is no shortage of decorating inspiration for kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms or living rooms. But … Read More ›

Manoteca book cover
Furniture

Manoteca book features fantastic furniture by Elisa Cavani

I first came across the work of Elisa Cavani, whilst doing research for my book … Read More ›

Kurage paper table lamp
Decor

12 stunning examples of eco chic paper lighting

Lighting is probably the most fun element of home design. Sure, you have to get … Read More ›

neon vintage signage
Furniture

25 places to shop for vintage homeware in London

The joy of hunting for vintage homeware comes from that element of discovery, a chance … Read More ›

modern lakeside holiday cabin
Home tours

Garage renovation turned beautiful cabin on Vashon Island

The creators behind this impressive garage renovation are Graypants, a design collective led by Seth … Read More ›

woman standing in a field
Styling

An introduction to Minimalist living

You may have noticed that Minimalism, Minimalist living or Minimalist lifestyle are now frequently used … Read More ›

Gifts wrapped in magazine pages with twine and berries
Styling

9 alternative and eco friendly wrapping paper ideas

We hear a lot about the amount of waste that’s generated around Christmas, with one … Read More ›

Laser cut plywood tabletop Christmas tree
Decor

The best Etsy shops for Christmas decorations

There is something about ‘handmade’ that goes so well with Christmas. Perhaps it’s the thought … Read More ›

Curiosities

Sustainable fashion at Web Summit Lisbon 2016

Exhausted and buzzing. That’s how I would describe my digital hangover after recently returning from … Read More ›

Vakst Copenhagen interior filled with greenery
Hip hangouts

Beautiful botanical interior design at Väkst Copenhagen

When I came across the botanical interior design at Väkst, overflowing with lush green plants, I … Read More ›

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Styling

Creative and plastic free Halloween party ideas for kids

If you’ve just arrived here out of nowhere, first of all – WELCOME! and second of … Read More ›

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Styling

Hauntingly elegant Halloween party ideas

The run up to the 31st October is that splendid time of year when our … Read More ›

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Furniture

New life for recycled plastic bottles as furniture joinery

Making something useful with discarded plastic drinking bottles is one thing. Reusing them to make something … Read More ›

Debris Chair made from ocean plastic textile by Carmen Machado
Furniture

Chairs made from an innovative ocean plastic textile by Carmen Machado

Cockpit Arts is a London-based business incubator for craftspeople at the start of their careers. … Read More ›

Recycled plastic panels made from plastic bottles by Smile Plastics
Decor

Recycled plastic panels by Smile Plastics

As always, there was a stunning array of design and homeware on display at Tent London this year. … Read More ›

Mama Campo interior
Hip hangouts

Cool and eclectic upcycled restaurant interior design in Madrid

Recently, I had the pleasure of connecting with Manolo Yllera, a Madrid-based interior designer and … Read More ›

Rockaway installation by artist Katharina Grosse
Curiosities

Abandoned building installation by Katharina Grosse

This incredible art installation called Rockaway! is an old aquatics building at a former US Army … Read More ›

Backpack made from recycled tarpaulin by m-24
Curiosities

Interview: Mat Dusting, founder of upcycled bags company M-24

When 27-year-old Mat Dusting graduated from university, he was on the look out for a … Read More ›

Furniture

RE:DO upcycled furniture by Marie-Louise Hellgren

I had the pleasure of meeting Swedish designer Marie-Louise Hellgren at Tent London a few years back. … Read More ›

Concrete lamps by Bentu
Decor

Concrete lamps made with recycled construction waste by Bentu

Far from shabby chic, Bentu Design proves that ‘recycled’ is not all about worn patinas … Read More ›

ilaria bianchi
Artisans

Interview: Artist Ilaria Bianchi creates sculptural artworks from waste

Ilaria Bianchi is a furniture and product designer from Pisa, Italy. She studied Industrial Design … Read More ›

Hotel Hotel Reclaimed Wood Interior installation by March-Studio
Hip hangouts

Hotel Hotel’s reclaimed timber interior by March Studio

Melbourne designers March Studio transformed the foyer interior of Hotel Hotel in Canberra, using thousands of … Read More ›

Jens Praet Dressed Ware sculptures
Curiosities

Discarded textile cast in bronze by Studio Jens Praet

Highlighting something seemingly worthless by casting it in bronze was explored by Jasper Johns in … Read More ›

Chairs recovered with vintage paintings by artist Leslie Oschmann
Artisans

Interview: Leslie Oschmann reimagines found objects sourced from markets

Founder of Swarm, Leslie Oschmann specialises in making homeware and accessories from found objects. Seeking out … Read More ›

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Furniture

Patricia Urquiola for Budri Earthquake 5.9 Collection

In 2012, the storage room of Italian marble company Budri was hit by earthquake Emilia, … Read More ›

paper pulp objects by Debbie Wijskamp
Artisans

Vessels made from paper pulp by Debbie Wijskamp

Debbie Wijskamp has been operating from her studio in Arnhem, Netherlands since graduating in Product … Read More ›

Black paper mache City Lights by Paper Moon Factory
Artisans

Paper mache lamp shades by Paper Moon Factory

These beautiful paper mache lamp shades are by Paper Moon Factory* and are perfect for … Read More ›

Portrait of Patricio Abreu
Artisans

Interview: Patricio Abreu, founder of Vaho

The Vaho project was founded in 2001 by Patricio Abreu, starting out from a small multidisciplinary … Read More ›

Ariele-Alasko
Decor

Beautiful work made from reclaimed wood by Ariele Alasko

Ariele Alasko is a full-time woodworker living in Brooklyn, New York. Originally from California, Alasko … Read More ›

Herrwolke Telebeute
Decor

Lamps made from upcycled cardboard by Herrwolke

Telebeute Lichtobjekte is a beautiful 50cm telescope shaped wall lamp made from upcycled cardboard. The … Read More ›

Urban geode street art installation by Paige Smith
Curiosities

Urban geode crystalline street art by Paige Smith

Los Angeles based artist Paige Smith aka A Common Name has installed crystal geodes into quiet, hidden corners … Read More ›

Detail of chandelier made from PET bottles
Curiosities

Upcycled plastic bottle creations by Veronika Richterová

Veronika Richterová is a Czech artist and aficionado when it comes to upcycled plastic bottles. … Read More ›

michelle lowe holder fabric jewellery
Curiosities

Fabric jewellery made of textile offcuts by Michelle Lowe-Holder

Canadian-born British fashion designer Michelle Lowe Holder cleverly utilises offcuts from previous collections and end … Read More ›

Yinka Ilori parable chairs
Furniture

Upcycled chairs in vibrant designs by Yinka Ilori

This upcycled chair collection by East London designer Yinka Ilori are sculptural pieces inspired by … Read More ›

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Decor

Upcyclist book out now

Delighted to present my first book Upcyclist: Reclaimed and Remade Furniture Lighting and Interiors*, hot off … Read More ›

Lace graffiti art in Sicily by NeSpoon
Curiosities

Lace graffiti by NeSpoon

Delicate street art by Polish artist NeSpoon can be found in abandoned urban spaces all the … Read More ›

Tiles repaired with gold grouting at Anahi Paris
Hip hangouts

Restored Paris charcuterie Anahi Restaurant

This is the interior of Anahi, an Argentinian restaurant in the Marais district of Paris. … Read More ›

Blue floyd leg
Furniture

The Floyd leg for portable and pop-up tables

University of Michigan graduates Kyle Hoff and Alex O’Dell have come up with a brilliant … Read More ›

Feature wall crafted from reclaimed timber at New Hotel Athens
Hip hangouts

New Hotel Athens by Campana Brothers

Brazilian designers Fernando and Humberto Campana are renowned for their reuse and re-appropriation to make … Read More ›

Installation of jellyfish in an abandoned building
Curiosities

Abandoned building jellyfish art installation in Liverpool

This month, a new art installation was unveiled on a quiet street in Toxteth, Liverpool. … Read More ›

Mural by street artist Vhils
Curiosities

Deconstructed murals by Vhils

Portuguese urban artist Alexandre Farto (aka Vhils) creates stunning murals from decomposing walls using chisels, drills and … Read More ›

Decor

Reworked plates by Little Owl Design

Based in Amsterdam, Bruce Wayland and Marcello De Simone are the designers behind Little Owl … Read More ›

Desert shack art installation by Phillip K Smith
Curiosities

Lucid Stead desert shack art installation

This beautiful installation is by American artist Phillip K. Smith.  ‘Lucid Stead’ is a weathered … Read More ›

Attendant cafe Fitzrovia
Hip hangouts

Renovated Victorian toilet Attendant Cafe

Would you eat your coffee and cake in a converted mens public toilet?  Attendant in … Read More ›

Furniture

Inspiration for upcycling wooden pallets

1001pallets.com is a brilliant resource entirely dedicated to creative projects that reuse, repurpose and upcycle … Read More ›

Klaus Dauven reverse graffiti
Curiosities

Reverse graffiti art by Klaus Dauven

The stunning work of German artist Klaus Dauven is often described as ‘reverse graffiti’.  Rather … Read More ›

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