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Spring themed cake by Lily Vanilli
Creative homes + interiors

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
Creative homes + interiors

Brilliant ideas for natural and eco-friendly wedding decorations

Depending on the scale and theme of your wedding, decorations are usually one of the biggest … Read More ›

Jo Gibbs at work in her studio
Handmade decor

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 ›

Cross stitched metal objects by Severija
Handmade decor

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
Creative homes + interiors

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
Creative homes + interiors

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
Creative homes + interiors

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
Creative homes + interiors

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 ›

paper lighting by crea-re
Handmade 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
Creative homes + interiors

25 places to shop for vintage homeware in London

The joy of hunting for vintage homeware combines an element of discovery and a chance … Read More ›

modern lakeside holiday cabin
Creative homes + interiors

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
Creative homes + interiors

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
Creative homes + interiors

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 ›

White and gold porcelain Christmas jumper decorations best Etsy shops for Christmas
Handmade 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 ›

Centre Stage at Web Summit 2016
Curiosities

Sustainable fashion at Web Summit Lisbon 2016

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

Hip hangouts

A beautiful eco botanic restaurant interior at Väkst Copenhagen

When I came across the eco botanic restaurant interior of Väkst, overflowing with lush green plants, … Read More ›

Plastic toys wearing witches hats
Creative homes + interiors

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 ›

Woman wearing white fox mask made of feathers
Creative homes + interiors

Hauntingly elegant Halloween party ideas

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

wooden stool made from recycled plastic bottle joinery
Furniture makers + restorers

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 waste textile by Carmen V Machado
Handmade decor

Chairs made from ocean waste textile

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

Recycled plastic panels made from plastic bottles by Smile Plastics
Creative homes + interiors

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 ›

Restaurant interior design Mama Campo Madrid
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 photographer … Read More ›

Katy-Shooter-and-Richard-Holman-of-Humblesticks
Furniture makers + restorers

Interview: Furniture upcyclers in Wales – Humblesticks

Humblesticks was established in 2013 by husband and wife team Richard Holman and Katy Shooter. … Read More ›

Rockaway Beach
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 ›

Venice Architecture Biennale 2016 installation by Alejandro Aravena
Curiosities

Upcycled waste installation at Venice Architecture Biennale 2016

100 tonnes of waste generated at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2015 was reused for an … Read More ›

Mat-Dusting-M-24
Creative homes + interiors

INTERVIEW: Mat Dusting, founder of M-24

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

Furniture makers + restorers

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 ›

Augustine-Kofie-Vintage-Office-Supplies-Assemblage
Curiosities

Art made from vintage office supplies by Augustine Kofie

Los Angeles artist Augustine Kofie created a body of work with an incredible futuristic quality, despite being … Read More ›

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Creative homes + interiors

Homeware made from recycled construction waste by Bentu

Reuse at its best, Bentu Design proves that a reclaimed ‘look’ is not all about worn patinas, rough … Read More ›

Ilaria-Bianchi
Handmade decor

Interview: Artist Ilaria Bianchi

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

ToldART-sculptures-made-from-pencil-lead
Curiosities

Tiny sculptures made from pencil lead

Imagine the patience required to create such intricate carvings as this? Recollecting the tedium of sharpening … Read More ›

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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 ›

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Curiosities

Discarded textile cast in bronze by Studio Jens Praet

The notion of highlighting something seemingly worthless by casting it in bronze was explored by Jasper … Read More ›

Curiosities

Reclaimed wood installations by Serra Victoria Bothwell Fels

Artist Serra Victoria Bothwell Fels is an Australian-American artist living in Brooklyn. The New York art … Read More ›

Swarm
Handmade decor

Interview: Leslie Oschmann, founder of Swarm

Founder of Swarm, Leslie Oschmann reclaims objects found in Dutch markets, French homes or Belgian antique … Read More ›

Budri-Earthquake-5.9-by-Patricia-Urquiola
Creative homes + interiors

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 ›

Debbie-Wijskamp
Handmade decor

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 ›

Fallen-Furniture
Curiosities

Plane Industries furniture made from upcycled aeroplane parts

Popular with aeroplane enthusiasts, there’s a whole host of designers looking for ways to reuse … Read More ›

Lumiere-London-2016-photo-by-Will-Eckersley
Curiosities

Lumiere London 2016

Last weekend, the chilly capital was aglow with dazzling light installations, projections and sculptures by various artists … Read More ›

Paper-Moon-Factory-Paper-Mache
Handmade decor

Paper Mache City Lights by Paper Moon Factory

We had to single out these beautiful pendant lights by Paper Moon Factory as the … Read More ›

Estudio-Beldarrain
Hip hangouts

Reclaimed railway sleepers at Azkoitia Municipal Library

San Sebastián based architectural firm Estudio Beldarrain have created a new extension to the Municipal … Read More ›

Paintings on discarded books by Mike Stilkey
Curiosities

Paintings on discarded books by Mike Stilkey

Mike Stilkey creates captivating paintings on discarded books using acrylics, inks, coloured pencil and lacquer. … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

Interview: Patricio Abreu, founder of Vaho

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

Susie-MacMurray-Cloud
Curiosities

Cloud by Susie Macmurray made from reclaimed barbed wire

From her Promenade (2010) featuring 105 miles of gold thread to her musical manuscript installation Resonance (2013), … Read More ›

Scott-McMillin
Curiosities

Art from reclaimed car parts by Scott McMillin

California mixed media artist Scott McMillin chops up reclaimed car parts to create geometric works of … Read More ›

Marc-Sparfel
Curiosities

Found furniture animal sculptures by Marc Sparfel

These incredible animal sculptures by Marc Sparfel have a primitive aesthetic achieved through the reuse and … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

Bags made from upcycled banners by Vaho

With the new 5p charge on supermarket carrier bags in the UK, it might be … Read More ›

Angela-Mathis
Curiosities

Upcycled money upholstery by Angela Mathis

The idea of upcycled money may seem paradoxical, but Angela Mathis isn’t the first to … Read More ›

Ariele-Alasko
Handmade 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 ›

Curiosities

Prairie King by Stuart Haygarth

Stuart Haygarth was one of the first artists we featured on Upcyclist, along with his reconfigured collections … Read More ›

Pedro-Barata
Hip hangouts

Pedro Barata’s upcycled shipping container periscope

An architect with offices in Brazil and Portugal has created a 12m high periscope out of … Read More ›

Curiosities

AW15 collection made from upcycled silk by Kitty Ferreira

Founded in 2013, Kitty Ferreira is the brainchild of Valerie Goode. Whilst working as a … Read More ›

Herrwolke Telebeute
Handmade 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 ›

Curiosities

Photographs of advertising space on the New York subway

Wyatt Gallery (a person not a place) is an award-winning American photographer living between New York … Read More ›

SerpentSea mats made-from-upcycled-ropes
Handmade decor

Accessories made from recycled marine rope by SerpentSea

Serpent Sea was founded by New Yorker Sophie Aschauer in 2011. After a sailing trip … Read More ›

Seoul-Skygarden
Hip hangouts

Seoul Skygarden from a disused overpass

Dutch architects MVRDV are to design a High Line style park in the South Korean … Read More ›

Curiosities

Trash assemblage art by Bordalo Segundo

A Portuguese street artist Bordalo Segundo creates assemblage art from trash found on the streets of Lisbon. … Read More ›

Curiosities

Upcycled Barbie dolls jewellery by Margaux Lange

Now here’s a project that may raise a few eyebrows. Jewellery made from dismembered dolls … Read More ›

DWR upcycled champagne corks
Curiosities

Chairs made from upcycled champagne corks with DWR

Every year, American modern furniture store Design Within Reach launches the DWR Champagne Chair Contest™. … Read More ›

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Curiosities

Urban geode art by Paige Smith

“These installations are like hidden gems sprinkled across the world that invite us to actually look, … Read More ›

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