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 ›
Tag: made in the UK
Patience and Gough are a dynamic design duo, reviving found furniture in the stunning surroundings of Cumbria’s Lake District. Their upcycled furniture range was presented … Read More ›
Daniel Heath is an award-winning independent wallpaper, textile and surface designer. After training in silk screen printing at the Royal College of Art, he set up his East … Read More ›
Rupert McKelvie‘s education in woodwork began with acquiring traditional boat building skills in the coastal town of Lyme Regis, as well cabinet making. He then … Read More ›
It’s somewhat ironic that the seed of Naomi Paul‘s beautiful lighting brand began with a uni project that involved deliberately making something ‘badly’. Fast forward … Read More ›
Stripes, velvet or digital print? Reupholstery of a tired old chair, stool or sofa could make some big changes to your interior. Whilst there are … Read More ›
Once you discover the Danish art of hygge, you might even look forward to the onset of winter. Although it has no direct translation, hygge … Read More ›
One of my favourites from London Design Fair was a collection of furniture that immediately stood apart for its elegant and distinctive graphic aesthetic. The … Read More ›
Possessing an ethereal and enchanting quality, the moment you come across a piece of textile art work by Karen Nicol, you’ll be curious to see more. Karen is a … Read More ›
Born and raised in Battersea, Jo Gibbs is a London-based artist who started off her creative career in textiles. It all began with her first … Read More ›
As always, there was a stunning array of design and homeware on display at Tent London this year. The only downside is coming away wanting to own everything … Read More ›
Humblesticks was established in 2013 by husband and wife team Richard Holman and Katy Shooter. Richard is a photographer and creative director of a design … Read More ›
When 27-year-old Mat Dusting graduated from university, he was on the look out for a durable bag that would transport his skiing and snowboarding gear without … Read More ›
Stuart Haygarth was one of the first artists we featured on Upcyclist, along with his reconfigured collections of found objects, transformed into stunning chandeliers. A more recent … Read More ›
Founded in 2013, Kitty Ferreira is the brainchild of Valerie Goode. Whilst working as a Senior Designer in China, her firsthand experience of the terrible air pollution … Read More ›
As you can see from our previous posts on Michelle Lowe Holder, we’re a huge fan of this Canadian-born British fashion designer. Her collections are famed … Read More ›
Upcycled furniture by East London designer Yinka Ilori are sculptural pieces inspired by the traditional Nigerian parables he was taught as a child. Using African … Read More ›
Graduating from Central Saint Martins last year, Katie Jones is another hot new designer to showcase their work at London Fashion Week’s Estethica SS15. Jones is a knitwear … Read More ›
A while ago we featured the work of Nottingham artist Donya Coward who makes work of art from Victorian antique embroideries, fabrics and haberdashery and vintage Nottingham … Read More ›
Launched only in the last few weeks, Galapagos Designs is a new online store selling fabulous vintage furniture. Their collection from the 1950s, ’60s and … Read More ›
A fabulous new upcycling studio has just launched in south east Wales. Humblesticks revive mid-twentieth-century furniture, lighting, mirrors and accessories. The G Plan 1950’s chest … Read More ›
These superb pendant lights are made from recycled wooden pallets by East Sussex based company Factory Twenty One. There are five different shade colours and … Read More ›
‘Without breakers there are no makers’ is the doctrine of mosiac artist Cleo Mussi. Her fascinating work is born out of a ‘maverick approach to … Read More ›
On a recent sunny Sunday I found myself at Marcos & Trump on Columbia Road, Hoxton where I came across some gorgeous jewellery pieces by JHBeulah. … Read More ›
This latest collection from Michelle Lowe-Holder for spring/summer 2013 is our favourite so far, and the Elizabethan styling for it is perfect. The beautifully crafted collection … Read More ›
Jason Fletcher is an industrial designer and recent MA graduate from the University of the Arts, Central Saint Martins in London. His latest project Third … Read More ›
Upcycled fashion brand Antiform are making purses and scarves from upcycled textiles. Pictured above is their Copper Penny Mixed Knit Scarf which is knitted from … Read More ›
Knitwear from nature? Model maker Susanna Bauer makes beautiful creations by applying weaving and crochet techniques to found natural matter such as pebbles and leaves. … Read More ›
For an interesting twist on decadent dining, check out this oil lamp candelabra by UK lighting designer Edward Hodgson Design – new for 2012. It … Read More ›
The Unknitting Machine is a genius device that unravels old knitted clothes so the yarn can be reused. Designed by Kingston University Product and Furniture Design … Read More ›
Esther Coombs gives a new lease of life to unwanted household items by drawing illustrations on to discarded ceramics, tea towels, cushions and old postcards. … Read More ›
Plastic Seconds is a playful range of limited edition jewellery that’ll get you noticed. Designed by Maria Papadimitriou, all the materials used are found … Read More ›
Hendzel + Hunt is a design studio in South London specialising in the manufacture and design of bespoke cabinets and furniture. This month they have … Read More ›
At this year’s TENT London there was plenty of exciting upcycled art and design on offer. First up, Melanie Roseveare of Melody Rose who upcycles … Read More ›
When it comes to upcycled bags Lost Property of London is a personal favourite. Katy Bell started upcycling hessian coffee sacks and other abandoned fabrics … Read More ›
British readers should cast their minds back to those rare times when a pair of sunnies was the summer essential, as opposed to a brolly. … Read More ›
There are plenty of ways to upcycle a disused aeroplane. A nail bar however probably wouldn’t be the first thing that springs to mind. London’s … Read More ›
Polly Granville is a London based designer who breathes new life into vintage and antique chair frames with exciting contemporary fabrics. A great lesson in … Read More ›
Working with the process of electro-static flocking, Nic Parnell transforms pieces of reclaimed wood with an injection of tactile colour. His collection of interior pieces … Read More ›
Victorian Flowers and Cream Crocodiles is the SS12 collection from Michelle Lowe-Holder. It’s an abstract combination of tiny flowers, snakeskin, wings and bright things translated … Read More ›
These fabulous Skeleton Lampshades are by British design Donna Walker. She strips back the fabric from existing lampshades to reveal the original craftsmanship of the … Read More ›
Inspired by the post-war thrift from her parents generation, Madeleine Boulesteix makes opulent chandeliers out of humble kitchen items. Jelly moulds, teacups and spoons are … Read More ›
Alexandra Abraham is a British artist who works with acrylics, mixed media and 23 carat gold leaf. Her unique jewellery and paintings make use of … Read More ›
Sussex woodworker Richard Keal takes wood sourced from tree surgeons in his local area and transforms it into pieces of furniture. Inspired by the stories … Read More ›
Just as everyone starts thinking about taking down their Christmas decorations, the Traffic Light tree would ordinarily have gone on to twinkle all year round. … Read More ›
Ever find yourself wondering what to do with those useless wire coat hangers you get from the dry cleaners? Scottish sculptor David Mach puts them … Read More ›
Very impressed by the work of UK mosaic artist Ed Chapman who created this awesome mosaic of Jimi Hendrix out of 5000 guitar plectrums earlier … Read More ›
Some of the most successful upcycling projects I’ve seen are those that remodel the rich patina of the old into something that can fit perfectly … Read More ›
Usually relegated to the bathroom bin, who’d have thought such aesthetic potential could lie in the humble disposable contact lens case? The Contact Lens Project … Read More ›
‘Community’ by industrial designer Rob Southcott is inspired by multiculturalism. The cabinet is made from various species of reclaimed timber taken from one area and … Read More ›
If you’re looking for a chair with personality, UK designer Kelly Swallow knows how to do upholstery that packs a punch. Her patchwork chairs are … Read More ›
Fun Makes Good was set up by Glasgow School of Art graduate, Eleanor Young. She reclaims, reupholsters and reworks unloved items of furniture with a … Read More ›
These Light Pipes by UK artist Wendy Allan are made from dyed silk from reclaimed sari material. This is then woven and captured in resin … Read More ›
If filling that sparse wall with a conventional print seems like a dull idea, you could create a decorative feature with these vintage tennis racket … Read More ›
Some works of art are simply breathtaking and these driftwood equestrian sculptures certainly belong in that category. The genius behind them is Heather Jansch from … Read More ›
Caroline Saul is a talented Brighton based designer-maker who works with recycled plastics, essentially making new materials from objects that would otherwise be thrown away. … Read More ›
I’ve been meaning to share this for a while – the fantastic work of author and textile artist Ruth Singer. Inspired by historical textiles, museum … Read More ›
Now here’s a talking point – this quirky and innovative idea comes from UK interiors stylist and creative talent Jasmine Orchard. Check out her blog … Read More ›
Love this latest work from Rupert Blanchard. He’s been collecting packaging crates for 10 years and this year decided to do something with the badly … Read More ›
It’s impossible not to be blown away by the work of Susie MacMurray – a former classical musician turned artist whose work encompasses drawing, sculpture … Read More ›