salvaged materials
Cecilia Levy’s Dainty Little Tea Cups Are Made From Recycled Book Pages
These beautiful teacups made by Swedish artist Cecilia Levy are not only beautiful to look at but also light on the environment! Made from recycled book pages, each cup and saucer is a unique piece of art
BOOK GIVEAWAY: Win a Copy of Salvage Secrets by Joanne Palmisano!
Heads up interior designers, DIYers, and green interior aficionados – we’ve got a book you’re gonna totally love. Salvage Secrets by Joanne Palmisano is a beautiful collection of green
BOOK REVIEW: Restoring a House in the City
It was a great pleasure to step away from the computer and check out a fabulously beautiful book sent to us by Artisan publishers on the eco-friendly practice of restoring townhomes, brownstones and row
Forkalier Lamp Crafted from Upcycled Utensils
Utilizing neglected forks, Wendy W. Fok of We-Designs has produced the Forkalier lamp. Using everyday objects that are often overlooked or quickly discarded, the Forkalier takes a stab at reclaiming them
Illuminated Psychopomp Is a Rocking Horse Turned Rockin’ Lamp
Inspired by the Brazilian idea of “Gambiarra” – reviving unwanted junk – Ghetto Picasso’s imaginative lamp design gives a forgotten, white rocking horse a luminous new life. The
BRC Designs Unveils ‘Interweb Chair’ Made From 1,100 Feet of Coaxial Cable
BRC Designs just sent us their latest project — the Interweb Chair — which features a woven web-like seat made from 1,100 feet of coaxial cables found in an abandoned warehouse. The white
Lloydesign Creates Colorful Layered Stools and Tables from Salvaged Offcuts
Using 95 percent recycled materials, Lloydesign creates beautifully layered eco-friendly furniture.
Bookshelf Made of Books is Literary and Literal
What better way to display literature than atop a literal “book” shelf? This clever creation is made from actual old hardback books. Jim Rosenau collects the archaic treasures and veneers them
DIY Meditation Temple Built from Salvaged Materials
We could all use a peaceful escape from the bustle and stress of our daily lives, but not many of us have the luxury or time to hop on a plane and jet off to a secluded beach or private mountain cabin.
Stunning Victorian Renovation Showcases Decades of SF History
One of our favorite projects from last weekend’s AIA Home Tours was a stunning historic victorian that was constructed in San Francisco‘s Cole Valley in 1896, weathered the trippy 60′s
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