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Tag: natural materials

Reclaimed oak canal gate table by Jan Hendzel
Furniture makers + restorers

13 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 itself has been repaired and revived. In this post, we … Read More ›

Kovac Family wooden pendant light
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 brighten the mood, it’s now. So let’s talk about lighting. … 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 the planet, his message was clear – ‘stop waste of … 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 taking photos for her gardening column in Zeit Magazin, she … 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 idea of home as our sanctuary is taking on a … Read More ›

paper flower lampshade by sachie muramatsu
Handmade decor

Interview: Paper flower lamps by Sachie Muramatsu

Sachie Muramatsu lives in the Japanese city of Sakura, located in Chiba Prefecture. After graduating from Kuwasawa Design School, she took an apprenticeship at a … Read More ›

Porcelain and pressed flowers sculpture
Curiosities

Interview: Stunning contemporary flower sculptures by Ignacio Canales Aracil

Ignacio Canales Aracil is a Spanish sculptor who makes extraordinary delicate structures from real pressed flowers and plants. The flowers are held together without the … 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 create a focal point, a few foraged branches and sprays … Read More ›

Gluck crochet pendant lights by Naomi Paul in situ
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 involved deliberately making something ‘badly’. Fast forward to today and … 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 onset of winter. Although it has no direct translation, hygge … Read More ›

Mandala cabinet by Migaloo made from cork
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 with mindfully sourced materials and more sustainable production. One of … Read More ›

Holiday cabins on the Portuguese coast
Hip hangouts

Cabanas no Rio idyllic cabins for rent on the Portuguese coast

My latest obsession is watching YouTubers reveal their journey towards a simpler, greener and more streamlined lifestyle (currently Use Less and The Girl Gone Green). … 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 spotlight on the renaissance of rattan, in particular, vintage rattan furniture. … 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 intrigued by this Victorian house renovation on JJ Media‘s locations site. … 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 and useful, household essentials that also happen to ‘spark joy’ … 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 breakfast, an idyllic retreat in northern Italy. Il Richiamo del … Read More ›

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 to create a sense of occasion. A perpetual quandary for the … 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 can be one of the biggest things to tick off the to do list. Pinterest … 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 of all those elves in Lapland busy making toys… how … 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 all, I should mention that this post actually follows on from … 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 started building furniture for her own apartment, shortly after she … Read More ›

Handmade decor

New Zealand wool blankets made into cushions by Seam

Seam by Sue McMillan is a lovely collection of upcycled pure New Zealand wool blankets.  These cushions and wheatbags have hand sewn vinyl and blanket … Read More ›

Handmade decor

Wood scraps lit with LEDS by Marco Stefanelli

Italian designer Marco Stefanelli removes fragments from sawmill scraps, tree branches and cement pieces and fills in the gaps with sculpted resin embedded with LEDs. … Read More ›

Creative homes + interiors

Recycled Home book by Mark and Sally Bailey

For fantastic home interior inspiration check out Recycled Home by Mark and Sally Bailey.  This book demonstrates the very best in stylish, modern interiors created … Read More ›

Upcyclist is an interiors blogzine for the conscious design enthusiast. We champion decor that’s recycled, repurposed and crafted from low impact materials.  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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