An old camera lens is upcycled into a fashionable cuff.
An old camera lens is upcycled into a fashionable cuff.
Upcycled wood—sourced from fallen trees near the site—was used as part of the shrub-covered green roof.
Upcycled wood—sourced from fallen trees near the site—was used as part of the shrub-covered green roof.
Passionate about recycling, a Belgium designer couple Michaël Verheyden and Saartje Vereecke upcycled a beautifully veined marble tabletop from Vereecke’s parents’ house as the backsplash for their kitchen, pairing it with metal countertops for a chic industrial look.
Passionate about recycling, a Belgium designer couple Michaël Verheyden and Saartje Vereecke upcycled a beautifully veined marble tabletop from Vereecke’s parents’ house as the backsplash for their kitchen, pairing it with metal countertops for a chic industrial look.
Here's one of Zansus Purses'supcycled designs.
Here's one of Zansus Purses'supcycled designs.
The front facade upcycles wood from the pallets used to ship in the cabinets.
The front facade upcycles wood from the pallets used to ship in the cabinets.
Austin couple Anne Suttles and Sam Shah built a house to last their lifetime—and longer. Mixing new efficient systems with old upcycled materials in their home, they keep it weird while keeping it green.

Here, Anne waters the bamboo muhly, palo verde, strawberry tree, and magic carpet thyme thriving in their yard.

Photo by: Brent Humphreys
Austin couple Anne Suttles and Sam Shah built a house to last their lifetime—and longer. Mixing new efficient systems with old upcycled materials in their home, they keep it weird while keeping it green. Here, Anne waters the bamboo muhly, palo verde, strawberry tree, and magic carpet thyme thriving in their yard. Photo by: Brent Humphreys
A walnut-and-steel staircase leads to the upper level. Massive, upcycled, old-growth Douglas fir beams line the ceiling.
A walnut-and-steel staircase leads to the upper level. Massive, upcycled, old-growth Douglas fir beams line the ceiling.
The fire pit area displays a 48-inch concrete fire bowl, woven chairs, and upcycled tree stumps for kid-friendly-seating.
The fire pit area displays a 48-inch concrete fire bowl, woven chairs, and upcycled tree stumps for kid-friendly-seating.
Upcycled cement tiles detail the laundry room.
Upcycled cement tiles detail the laundry room.
Upcycled Kirei wall board pairs with a Rais Gabo stove in the original part of the house, which connects seamlessly  to the prefab addition.
Upcycled Kirei wall board pairs with a Rais Gabo stove in the original part of the house, which connects seamlessly to the prefab addition.
The bathroom features a freestanding tub made from an upcycled feeding trough from a farm, and a salvaged door. There is a composting toilet, and water comes from a 1000-liter rainwater tank located on the second floor.
The bathroom features a freestanding tub made from an upcycled feeding trough from a farm, and a salvaged door. There is a composting toilet, and water comes from a 1000-liter rainwater tank located on the second floor.
Earthships are designed to operate off-grid and use upcycled materials in their construction.
Earthships are designed to operate off-grid and use upcycled materials in their construction.
Synthetic, organic, and industrial materials coexist in the kitchen. The cabinets are finished in aubergine-purple polyester, the breakfast bench is made of an upcycled timber beam, and the range hood is steel.
Synthetic, organic, and industrial materials coexist in the kitchen. The cabinets are finished in aubergine-purple polyester, the breakfast bench is made of an upcycled timber beam, and the range hood is steel.
The Neutra Box is handmade from locally sourced, upcycled sheet metal remnants, reclaimed mostly from outfits in Richmond, California. The box retails for $199.00 and is available in red and black.
The Neutra Box is handmade from locally sourced, upcycled sheet metal remnants, reclaimed mostly from outfits in Richmond, California. The box retails for $199.00 and is available in red and black.
Inspired by a photograph he spotted on how-to website Instructables and an idea from Adrian, Contractor Halit Dervishaj upcycled the scrap lumber into a large dining-room table, laminating together butternut, oak, and Plyboo for the tabletop and adding a simple metal base with legs that Adrian ordered online.
Inspired by a photograph he spotted on how-to website Instructables and an idea from Adrian, Contractor Halit Dervishaj upcycled the scrap lumber into a large dining-room table, laminating together butternut, oak, and Plyboo for the tabletop and adding a simple metal base with legs that Adrian ordered online.
The upcycled Tasha ORO Solar lamp made from the remains from the Soviet car industry echoes the shapes in the Olga Fradina print in the primary bedroom. A hemp fur throw by DevoHome covers the bed a rustic Swiss cradle is a storage spot for books and magazines.
The upcycled Tasha ORO Solar lamp made from the remains from the Soviet car industry echoes the shapes in the Olga Fradina print in the primary bedroom. A hemp fur throw by DevoHome covers the bed a rustic Swiss cradle is a storage spot for books and magazines.
Nuna Lab had some mighty fine knits, all made from reclaimed and upcycled materials.
Nuna Lab had some mighty fine knits, all made from reclaimed and upcycled materials.
Craig Arnold's upcycled "Aperture Cuff" can be purchased at oyemodern.com.
Craig Arnold's upcycled "Aperture Cuff" can be purchased at oyemodern.com.
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The upcycled timber windows enliven the wet kitchen.
The upcycled timber windows enliven the wet kitchen.
Outdoor picnic table made from upcycled lumber.
Outdoor picnic table made from upcycled lumber.
Vakst in Copenhagen Made with Upcycled Materials
Vakst in Copenhagen Made with Upcycled Materials
The design uses natural materials and upcycled elements to reduce its environmental impact.
The design uses natural materials and upcycled elements to reduce its environmental impact.
Vakst in Copenhagen Made with Upcycled Materials
Vakst in Copenhagen Made with Upcycled Materials
The countertops and hearthstones are crafted from upcycled slate from old snooker tables that were sourced by Miriam.
The countertops and hearthstones are crafted from upcycled slate from old snooker tables that were sourced by Miriam.
Bedroom : Upcycled car bonet used as furniture in the bedroom
Bedroom : Upcycled car bonet used as furniture in the bedroom
upcycled from a antique victorian head and foot board.
upcycled from a antique victorian head and foot board.
Our Cleo Upcycled Denim Pillow is patchworked with love.
Our Cleo Upcycled Denim Pillow is patchworked with love.
These upcycled pillows by Nuna Lab feature remnants of t-shirt material sewn together to form a cushiony, confetti-like surface.
These upcycled pillows by Nuna Lab feature remnants of t-shirt material sewn together to form a cushiony, confetti-like surface.
Upcycle sculpture "Infanta" TASHA ORO. Light - Vistosi
Upcycle sculpture "Infanta" TASHA ORO. Light - Vistosi
Writer Penny Craswell explores the potential of secondhand and upcycled materials to craft new homes.
Writer Penny Craswell explores the potential of secondhand and upcycled materials to craft new homes.
Located in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, Recycled Modern, a vintage, upcycled, and handcrafted furniture and home decor shop.
Located in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, Recycled Modern, a vintage, upcycled, and handcrafted furniture and home decor shop.
Dining table made from upcycled barn wood and kitchen area
Dining table made from upcycled barn wood and kitchen area
A creative compound that incorporates the artist's love for UPCYCLE Art and Circular Gardens
A creative compound that incorporates the artist's love for UPCYCLE Art and Circular Gardens

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