If your outside space calls for tables and chairs that are durable, lightweight and easy to maintain, recycled plastic garden furniture seems a practical solution. … Read More ›
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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 ›
After graduating in Constructed Textiles from the Royal College of Art, Folkestone-based textile designer Heather Orr forged a collaboration with fashion designer and fellow RCA graduate Jane … Read More ›
Material designer Charlotte Kidger showcased her work at the London Design Festival last year. With plastic named as the Material of the Year, her collection of … Read More ›
At school Ian Berry, now renowned for his works made from recycled denim, was known as the art one, but aged 18, he didn’t turn … Read More ›
In 2005, Kresse Wesling and James Henrit launched Elvis & Kresse*. A certified B Corporation, their sustainable luxury line of bags and accessories is made from genuine de-commissioned … Read More ›
Bottletop have been creating their signature handbags made from recycled aluminium ring pulls since 2002. The brand collaborates with artisans in Brazil, Kenya, Nepal and … Read More ›
When it comes to creating extraordinary interiors, a lot can be learned from installation art. For artists of every kind, there’s no such thing as … Read More ›
According to data gathered by the Green Building Council, construction, demolition and refurbishment accounts for around 120 million tonnes of waste in the UK each … Read More ›
Any discussion around the eco-friendly values of IKEA is guaranteed to raise eyebrows. Even if they are able to make their manufacturing more sustainable, can … Read More ›
With more of us shopping online, cardboard packaging is fast becoming one of the most ubiquitous materials we discard on a daily basis. Elevated from … Read More ›
When it comes to upcycled chairs, it seems the humble seat can surprise, delight and be made from just about anything. If you’re sitting comfortably, … 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 ›
With virtually everything become increasingly digitised, more of us are striving for a paperless life. We still however, manage to produce a staggering amount of … Read More ›
The concept of plastic bottle art initially evoked flashbacks of Blue Peter’s Here’s one I made earlier. It’s hard to believe that something as ubiquitous … Read More ›
When used bicycle parts get a second life as something beautiful, the term ‘upcycling’ couldn’t be more apt. Although an advocate of all things eco, I … Read More ›
When it comes to furniture, the term ‘eco friendly’ can be confusing. With any product, it’s hard to quantify exactly much how one manufacturing process … Read More ›
As well as being a natural, durable and highly recyclable material, little can compete with the magic that glass can offer visually. The art form … Read More ›
The rate at which we produce and throw away clothes is leading to inconceivable amounts of textile waste. You might imagine that any clothes the … Read More ›
Found objects and materials have long been the medium of choice for famous artists and makers since the 20th-century – Picasso’s Bull’s Head (1942) and … Read More ›
Lighting in the 21st-century can be made from all kinds of repurposed ephemera – and not just glass mason jars. From spectacles to drinking vessels, … Read More ›
Remember the days before Google maps? The paper variety may now be stashed away in the depths of the attic, but could be given new … Read More ›
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 ›
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 ›
New homes and interiors book There are many reasons to be joyful about finally entering March 2017. Snowdrops and daffodils are now gracing our London … Read More ›
I first came across the work of Elisa Cavani, whilst doing research for my book Upcyclist. Hailing from Bologna, Italy, Elisa makes whimsical lighting, desks … Read More ›
Lighting is probably the most fun element of home design. Sure, you have to get through the tedious part of working out where all your … Read More ›
The creators behind this impressive garage renovation are Graypants, a design collective led by Seth Grizzle and Jonathan Junker, who work from their studios in … Read More ›
When I came across the botanical interior design at Väkst, overflowing with lush green plants, I looked over at my wilting coriander and thought – it’s … Read More ›
Making something useful with discarded plastic drinking bottles is one thing. Reusing them to make something useful AND aesthetically gratifying, is a whole other (much more … Read More ›
Cockpit Arts is a London-based business incubator for craftspeople at the start of their careers. At this year’s London Design Fair, they presented the Debris … 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 ›
Recently, I had the pleasure of connecting with Manolo Yllera, a Madrid-based interior designer and photographer whose beautiful studio loft home features in my upcoming … Read More ›
Far from shabby chic, Bentu Design proves that ‘recycled’ is not all about worn patinas and rough edges. These concrete lamps are beautifully clean cut … Read More ›
Ilaria Bianchi is a furniture and product designer from Pisa, Italy. She studied Industrial Design in Turin, and after winning a scholarship moved to Stockholm … Read More ›
Melbourne designers March Studio transformed the foyer interior of Hotel Hotel in Canberra, using thousands of planks of salvaged wood. The planks are fixed around the … Read More ›
Founder of Swarm, Leslie Oschmann specialises in making homeware and accessories from found objects. Seeking out vintage treasures from Dutch markets, French homes or Belgian antique … Read More ›
These beautiful paper mache lamp shades are by Paper Moon Factory* and are perfect for making your home feel cosy this winter. The lamps are … Read More ›
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 ›
Telebeute Lichtobjekte is a beautiful 50cm telescope shaped wall lamp made from upcycled cardboard. The light is designed by Michael Konstantin Wolke of Berlin atelier Herrwolke and … Read More ›
Serpent Sea was founded by New Yorker Sophie Aschauer in 2011. After a sailing trip to Nantucket, she began to make colourful mats out of … Read More ›
Veronika Richterová is a Czech artist and aficionado when it comes to upcycled plastic bottles. Using heat and various methods of technological processing, she has … Read More ›
Brazilian designers Fernando and Humberto Campana are renowned for their reuse and re-appropriation to make furniture and interiors. Since launching in 1983 they have built … Read More ›
Swedish company Nudie Jeans have upcycled 2700 pairs of old, worn out jeans into limited edition rugs and camper seats. The In-and-Out Seam Camper Seat … Read More ›
These beautiful metal barn stars are made by Amish communities in America using traditional methods. Believed to bring good luck, they are made from reclaimed … Read More ›
1001pallets.com is a brilliant resource entirely dedicated to creative projects that reuse, repurpose and upcycle wooden pallets. The site allows you submit your own personal … 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 ›
According to the children’s song, There’s a hole in my bucket, dear Liza, the solution is to mend it with a straw, dear Henry. This … Read More ›
Manifesto House is by Chilean architects Infiniski, a home made from premade materials that allow for quick, cost effective and sustainable construction. It’s made from … Read More ›
We’re loving these Christmas ornaments made of upcycled soda cans by Etsy member Lizard Skins – a great way to introduce some colour to your home this … Read More ›
The ReBuilding Exchange is a nonprofit social enterprise in Chicago dedicated to creating a market for reclaimed building materials. They have launched a Kickstarter project … Read More ›
Olga Kostina is a resourceful Russian pensioner from the village of Kamarchaga in the Siberian Taiga. Using 30,000 bottle caps, she has adorned her home … Read More ›
Katkaland is the playground of Katka Hubacek from Quebec, Canada. These wonderful handmade creatures are influenced by a childhood spent drawing princesses, dressing her doll … Read More ›
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 ›
CLOUD is a large-scale interactive art installation by Caitlind Brown for Nuit Blanche Calgary. The project was made using more than 5000 illuminated and burnt … Read More ›
Danish design duo Simon Pillard and Philippe Rossetti (aka Munchausen) have covered a wooden kitchen island with 20,000 Lego pieces in their Paris apartment. “We … Read More ›
A massive thank you to my good friend and talented illustrator Sophie Crichton for introducing me to Pui Ngowsiri. Sophie is currently living in Phuket, … Read More ›
We’re very excited to discover Lucirmás a Spanish company which makes beautiful homewares out of upcycled wine bottles, all handmade in Barcelona, Spain. Their mission … 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 ›
Love this lamp by Hutch Studio. It comprises 33 lampshade houses made from vintage 1950s cookbook pages. Image via Hutch Studio