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Salvaged Home

Upcycled furnishings cater to those looking for sustainable everyday decor

Implications - In an age where tough economic times call for tight budgeting and financial restrictions, consumers are turning to more customized product designs as a means to satiate their need for convenient aesthetics. Upcycled furnishings provide a method of decorating that utilizes eco-friendly means and crafty homemade techniques, combining sustainable methods with the need to keep in tune with contemporary designs.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling as Mindful Consumption - Consumers are looking for customized product designs that utilize eco-friendly means and crafty homemade techniques to satisfy their need for convenient aesthetics.
2. Discarded Objects as Upcycling Art - Designers are turning discarded objects, such as bicycle wheels, old books, and coconut shells, into stylish and practical decor items.
3. Hardware and Mechanic Parts Upcycling - Upcycling designers are using hardware, mechanics parts, and pool balls to create unique and chic furniture pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Eco-friendly Home Decor - Business professionals can provide consumers with sustainable and customized home decor products that use upcycling and environmentally friendly design approaches.
2. DIY Upcycling Activities - Business professionals can offer customers DIY upcycling kits and workshops that encourage creative reuse and mindful consumption practices.
3. Sustainable Furnishing Design - Business professionals can incorporate upcycling and eco-friendly design approaches into their furniture design processes to create unique and sustainable products.
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Featured Examples

Chicly Upcycled Furntiture
Chicly Upcycled Furntiture
The Work of Leo Capote Revolves Around Discarded Hardware and More
The work of Leo Capote will have people questioning their own classic furniture pieces in no time. Not only will them seem more boring, they may even be regarded as a bit of a waste. Leo Capote... MORE
Upcycled Bamboo Trapeze Lamps
Upcycled Bamboo Trapeze Lamps
This Eco-Friendly Lamp Clears Polluted Beaches
Circus aerialists might feel an itch when seeing this eco-friendly lamp. The Bamboolight by Transfodesign very much resembles a trapeze as it dangles off your ceiling. The lamp is a rustically... MORE
Upcycled Bottle Decorations
Upcycled Bottle Decorations
Add an Eco-Friendly Touch to Your Home with the Wine Bottle Chandelier
If you’re looking for a way to make your home more eco-friendly, adorn your kitchen table with the wine bottle chandelier. This simple yet stunning light fixture is made out of upcycled,... MORE
Upcycled Bathtub Seating
Upcycled Bathtub Seating
The Throne Outdoor Chair Doesn't Come with a Shower Head
There is something crafty about the look of the Throne Outdoor Chair that would encourage people to look closer at the details. Nevertheless, the additional inspection may not yield any answers.... MORE
Retro Recycled Bicycle Art
Retro Recycled Bicycle Art
Andreas Scheiger Uses Old Findings to Create Bike Seat Art
Austrian designer Andreas Scheiger has a knack for turning old two-wheelers scraps into charming bike seat art. This project is called ‘Upcycle Fetish’ and Scheiger transforms seats and... MORE
Upcycled Coconut Planters
Upcycled Coconut Planters
Add Some Tropical Charm to Your Decor with These DIY Coconut Planters
If you’re looking to add some creative island charm to your interior decor, then these DIY coconut planters will offer up some creative ways to infuse tropical themes and greenery into your... MORE
Upcycled Novel Lamps
Upcycled Novel Lamps
These Reading Lamps are Made from Stacks of Unused Books
Bookworms and late night book readers will appreciate these reading lamps made from recycled unused books. These reading lamps are made from stacks of vintage books and are an appropriate source of... MORE
Recycled Bicycle Wheel Lamps
Recycled Bicycle Wheel Lamps
This Upcycled Lighting Makes Use of Your Old Bicycle Wheels
Rustically glistening, this upcycled lighting hangs off your ceiling in the shape of a broom stick. Instead of straws, this design is constructed with recycled bicycle wheel spokes. The resulting... MORE

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