Combining sustainability with customized techniques, these upcycled decor ideas are offering some fantastic ideas on how to incorporate more unique eco-friendly designs into your home.
Offering a cost-effective alternative to buying furnishings at the store, these upcycled decor ideas showcase how to easily transform everyday materials into creative and useful household products. Using everything from industrial pipes to computerized gadgets to create lampshades and loungers, these upcycled decor pieces are showcasing how a little imagination can easily bring new life into old or unused materials. A great way to add some personalized touches to your interior decor, these sustainable design tactics will surely stand out with their eclectic forms and material make-up.
A great way to reuse items instead of simply throwing them out, these upcycled ideas will surely have crafty homeowners craving to give these projects a try.
72 Upcycled Decor Ideas
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Upcycled Pallet Headboards
Turn an Ordinary Pallet into Chic Bedroom Decor with This Guide
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Upcycled Wooden Mobile Chairs
These Upcycled Chairs are Made from Vintage Wooden Casks
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Rad Repurposed Couches
The Moon Sofa Comprises Materials that Have Been Given a Second Life
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Rustic Upcycled Wood Stools
The Recrate Stool Up-Cycle by K3 Urban Design Is Smoothly Rugged
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Recycled Robust Storage
The Roadie Collection by Karpenter is Durable and Sustainable
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Eco Pop Art Furniture
Yameng Li's Tyred Custom Chair if Full of Cultural References
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Eco Greenbag Chairs
The PP Capsule is Manufactured from 100% Recycled Materials, Inside and Out
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Athletic Brand-Inspired Art
New Balance London Experience Center Showcases Sport & Craft
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Recycled Stacked Lighting
This New Line of Lamp Shades is Vintage and Whimsical
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DIY Cardboard Cutout Lamps
Create These Glamorous Pendant Lights Out of Recycled Materials
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Whimsical Recycled Lighting
This Range of Wicker Lamp Shades Turns Trash into a Source of Light
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Coffee Filter Lampshades
Vilma Farrell of Lampada Creates Caffeinated Lighting
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Recycled Newspaper Lights
The Pulp Pendant Lamps From Folklore are Delicately Asymmetrical
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Car Seating Furniture
The Seat Belt Furniture by Phillips Collection is Ravishingly Rad
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Avocado Crate Lighting
The Recycled Pendant Lamps by Kelly Caruso is Full of Rustic Texture
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Wholly Upcycled Interiors
Francois Duquesnoy Uses Recycled Furniture Ideas to Create Quick Spaces
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Bubbly Upcycled Saree Seating
The Pompom Pouf by Studio Avni Recycles Traditional Indian Garments
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Public Transit Furniture
'Subway Series' by 718 Made in Brooklyn Will Get You Places
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Vibrant Recycled Plastic Seating
'Butter Chair' is DesignbyThem's New Recycled Furniture Product
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Cork Task Lamps
The Kurk Desk Light by Craig Foster is Flat-Packed and Eco-Friendly
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Luxury Paper Pop-Ups
Hermes + Shigeru Ban Pavilion is an Eco-Friendly Design
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Recycled Water Heater Benches
Nelly Trakidou '79°C' Seating is the Right Temperature
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Clothing Constructed Seating
This T-Shirt Furniture Collection Encourages Sustainable Practices
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Ornately Upcycled Barrel Seating
Dentelles & Bidons Create Amazing Barrel Chairs from Metal Drums
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Spectral Ball Seating
The Recycled Silk Collection Has an Unexpected and Fantastic Freshness
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Customizable Paper Seats
Kids Can Draw Designs on the Kenno Recycled Cardboard Chair
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Kitchen Cutlery Decor
This Painted Spoon Wall Art Combines Artistic Qualities with Household Goods
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Repurposed Cot Projects
The DIY Crib Desk Turns One Piece of Children's Furniture into Another
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Meta Upcycled Furniture Sets
Waste Waste 40x40 is Made from the Scraps of Leftover Wood
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Sawdust-Made Seating
The Broom Chair is Stylishly Simple and Eco-Friendly
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Bottle Cap Covered Chairs
The Capped Out Chair by BRC Designs is Eco-Friendly and Fun
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Eco Bottle Bulb Lights
These Beautiful Bottle Lamp Designs by Studio Swine are Upcycled Luxury
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DIY Sci-Fi Globes
This Tutorial Teaches You How to Upcycle a Globe into a Star Wars Death Star
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Upcycled Mining Cart Furniture
This Recycled Coffee Table was Once Utilized in a French Mine
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Recycled Wineglass Lighting
The Bipolaire Pendant Light by Tat Chao is Whimsical and Futuristic
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Recycled Pine Dressers
The Mari Bermain Rasa Furniture Pieces are Made From Unwanted Wood
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Cardboard Origami Child Stools
This Upcycled Hand-Crafted Child Stool Lets Kids Sit and Step Up
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Upcycled Woven Rugs
SerpentSea Mats are Made From Reused Marine Rope
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Soda Bottle Furniture
ReCycle Park Turns Used Plastic into Colorful Benches and Bike Racks
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Raw Forestry Furnishings
The Nature-Inspired Furniture by Adi Zaffra Adds a Natural Touch to Homes
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Comfy Eco-Friendly Perches
Kristin Drohan Creates Green Pieces with a Past
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Built-In Garden Furniture
Love Hulten's Senescent Desk Changes Over Time
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Microscopic Molecular Chairs
The Molecular Chair by Antonio Pio Saracino is Inspired by Science
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Upcycled Oil Drum Cabinets
These Schrank Oil Can Cupboards Create Industrial Chic Storage
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Bottle Stopper Seating
The Recycled Wine Cork Stool is Made from Corks
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Trashy Recycled Closet Designs
The Trash Closet Project is Bringing Awareness to Our Wasteful Ways
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Recycled Jean Part Rugs
Polytuft's Rug Makes Use of Labels from Recycled Jeans
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Sustainably Woven Seating
The Recycled Pouf from CB2 is an Eco-Conscious Design Choice
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Restored Riverboat Bookcases
The 'Fashion for Home' Shipwood Dark Shelf is Soaked in History
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Vintage Vehicle Seating
The Tailgate Garden Bench by Kathi Borrego is a Sentimental Creation
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Steampunk Gamer Lights
The Mario Bros Industrial Pipe Lamp Playfully Depicts Different Characters
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Seemingly Upcycled Stools
The Bucket Stool by Pedersen and Lennard Has a Shabby-Chic Aesthetic
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Upcycled Mattress Paintings
These Bed Mattresses Have Creatively Been Turned into Art
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Clementine Crate Cupboards
Use Recycled Produce Boxes for a Creative DIY Wall Shelf
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Chic Shipyard Furnishings
Produktwerft by Sascha Akkermann Makes Old Lumber Look Newfangled
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Curiously Constructed Lighting
The 'Il Gigante Poco Da Bologna Lamp' Looks Like a Unique Antique
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Forced Interaction Furniture
The Bottlebench Social Garden Furniture Project Enhances Interaction
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Eccentric Ski Equipment Lighting
The Willem Heeffer Ski Chandelier Up-cycles Old Gear
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Chemical Waste Mirrors
This Recycled Mirror Design is Sustainable and Edgy
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Fabric-Wrapped Shelves
These DIY Shelves Upcycle Old Decor Pieces with Textile
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Industrial Pipe Bookshelves
Furnishings by Stella Blue Designs are Environmentally Sustainable
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Vibrant Recycled Aluminum Lights
The W131 Lamps by Wastberg are Small and Colorful
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Upcycled Scooter Furniture
David Giametta's Vespa Scooter Desk is Ideal for Work-At-Home Hipsters
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Skateboard Picnic Tables
IndiePopShop's Skateboard Picnic Table Brings Adventure Indoors
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Wall-Mounted Nooks
BuzziHood by Alain Gilles is Made Out of Recycled Material
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Upcycled Washing Machine Chairs
This DIY Project Transforms a Washing Machine into Sleek Seating
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Clothing-Covered Furnishings
Outfit Your Home with the Greg Papove Socks + Furniture Collection
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Recycled Multifunctional Furnishings
The ECO Table and ECO Chair Offer a Variety of Uses
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Salvaged Ski Lift Seating
The Adrien Rovero Rock Looks Like a Giant Gondola
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Fishing Gear Carpets
NetWorks by Interface Aims to Reduce and Recycle Waste Found in Oceans
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Recycled Barn Wood Chairs
The SU Collection by Emeco and Nendo in Eco-Friendly
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Transformative Table-Shelves
The Convertible Table Shelf by Dot & Bo is a Real Shape-Shifter
Mason Jar Lighting
These Backyard Lights String Together Upcycled Mason Jars
Upcycled Electronic Furniture
The Binary Collection by Benjamin Rollins Caldwel is Techy
Edgeless Storage Systems
The Corner Collection Sideboard is Excised of its Compositional Contours
Contemporary Sculptural Cabinetry
The Larkbeck Furniture Collections is Made Out of Solid Hardwood
Table Top Tablets
This Coffee Table Touchscreen is a Durable Surface and Giant Computer in One
Repurposed Pallet Furniture
The Re-Stacked Lounger is a Lightweight Mobile Seating Structure
Modular Wall Mounts
The Geco Hub is the Ultimate Smart Solution for Storing Everyday Objects
Upcycled Pallet Craft Guides
Terry's Fabrics Details How to Recycle Wooden Pallets into Furniture
Pinned Pillow Benches
The Facile Sofa Comprises a Cushions, Dowels and a Pegboard Block
Colorful Barnacle Storage Designs
These Storage Wallpockets by Ampersand are Vibrant
Bold Bladed Headboards
This Green Headboard Decal Resembles a Bed of Grass
Modular Lounge Movables
Two Be Sofa System Affords Adaptable Arrangements for Your Domestic Needs
Airy Minimalist Living Spaces
Dan Vakhramieiev Designed a Spacious Apartment with Unique Decor
Rectangle Layered Furnishings
These Cages Tables Marry Aesthetics with User-Practicality
Dynamic Metal Furniture Bases
The Dinamo Table by Juan Sebastian Jacobo Cortes Boasts Tension
Customizable Tetris Couches
Bloc’d Sofa is Assembled from an Assortment of Different Cushion
Upcycled Construction Trailer Dwellings
This Construction Trailer Got Made into a Small Residence
Comic-Like Cabinets
The Wrongwoods Night Table Seems to Have Been Extruded Out of 2D
Intergalactic Prom Dresses
This Girl is the Envy of Her Class with This Star Wars Prom Dress Idea
Simple Wood Seats
Solo by Studio Nitzan Cohen is a Minimalist Design Suitable for Many Spaces
Radiant Ribbon Lamps
These Dazzlingly Luminous Lamps Are Crafted Out of Gold and Silver Ribbons
Minimalist Grid Shelves
The Hash Grid Self is a Minimalist Design Piece
Threaded Wall Decals
This Crafty DIY Activity Turns Pieces of Thread into Abstract Wall Art
Textured Geometry Furnishings
The Lubna Chowdhary Tiled Buffet from West Elm is Multi-Dimensional
Reclining Bookshelf Chairs
The Bibilochaise Turns a Bookshelf into a Comfortable Chair
Whimsical Floating Lamps
The Cape Lamp by Constance Guisset Has a Flowing Form
Neon Geometric Wall Art
MWM Graphics Makes Walking Down the Hallway the Highlight of Your Day
Computer-Projecting Mirrors
Glass Computers Brings Your Tablet to Every Surface in Your House
Alcohol Bottle Lamps
Reuse Old Bottles Using These Instructions from Tip Junkie
Step Stool-Like Clothing Racks
The Houndstooth Valet by Jonathan Dorthe
Fire Escape Shelves
The Fire Escape Shelving is the Perfect Gift for New Apartment Owners
Recycled Skateboard Artwork
Artisit Haroshi Constructs Techicolor Sculptures Using Old Skateboards
Colorful Contemporary Furniture
The Bonaldo 2014 Collection is Airy and Clean-Lined
Sculptural Geometric Rugs
Elisa Strozyk's Colored Wooden Rugs Adopt Unusual Shapes
Contemporary Asymmetrical Couches
The Toward Sofa Embodies an Abstract and Adaptable Design
Twig-Formed Seating
The Haluz Bench by Tomas Vacek is Modern and Rustic
Tree Stump Seating
The Stump Chair by Coby Unger is Quirky and Creative
Tri-Level Cat Shelves
CatastrophiCreations' Cat Furniture Design is Like a Mini Apartment
Sleek Kitchen-Confining Units
Stealth Kitchen Modules Hold an Entire Kitchen Within a Cabinet
Chic Shadow-Projected Catalogs
The ENNBOW Images Series by Grzegorz Mikrut Photography is Feminine
Galactic Wedding Rings
These Star Wars Engagement Rings are Out of This World
Ornately Upcycled Barrel Seating
Dentelles & Bidons Create Amazing Barrel Chairs from Metal Drums
Upcycled Coconut Planters
Add Some Tropical Charm to Your Decor with These DIY Coconut Planters
Versatile Glass Tiles
These Decorative Glass Tiles Can Be Used on Walls and Floors
Customizable Triangle Tiles
These Kuusi Wall Tiles Transform Home Owners into Designers
Upcycled Basketball Bracelets
This Basketball Bracelet is the Ideal Accessory for the NBA Playoffs
Surfboard-Inspired Seating
The Olo Stool by Trust in Design Boasts a Subtle Cantilevered Look
Cozy Crocheted Furniture
The Ami Collection Weaves Industrial and Homespun Styles Together
Illuminated Plastic Bag Trees
Luzinterruptus' Upcycled Christmas Tree is Made from Shopping Bags
Layered Fabric Lanterns
Vanessa Vivian's 'Axo Light' Series Features Fabric Lantern Decor
Barbecuing Picnic Tables
The Omega Outdoor Cooking Table Makes Alfresco Food Prep More Social
Cushioned Convertible Chairs
The 'Buckle Up' Futon Chair Transforms into a Cushy Bed
Upcycled Horn-Like Sculptures
Henry Baumann Uses Discarded Cable Spools to Create Works of Art
Four-Ply Chesterfields
The Unfolded Sofa Rests Upon a Layered Base That's Pretty and Practical
Adorable Enveloped Rockers
Ivetta Rocking Chair Embraces You with its Beautiful Bundled Upholstery
Fiery Fruit-Shaped Lighting
Eva and Olivia by Vanixa Acts and Looks Like a Hearth
Recycled Pine Dressers
The Mari Bermain Rasa Furniture Pieces are Made From Unwanted Wood
Upcycled Denim School Supplies
Turn Old Jeans into Practical Pencil Cases with This DIY Activity
Vibrant Yarn Wall Displays
Turn Colorful Pieces of Yarn into Stylish Wall Art with This Tutorial
Intentionally Incongruous Furniture
The POT.PURRI Collection by 3 Dots Collective is Random
Printed Wood Grain Chairs
Design Studio Nendo Printed Wood Grains on Natural Timber Chairs
Slanted Dining Set Designs
These Furnishings by Rasmus Baekkel Fex Defy Gravity
Intergalactic Pet Products
The Star Wars Pet Fans Collection at Petco is Iconic and Fun
Boxy Stacking Beds
The LoLo Bunk Beds Are a Mod Modular Sleeping Solution
Upcycled Fire Hose Belts
Hosegear Uses Fire Hoses as a Primary Material
Contemporary Creature Furnishings
The Animals Collection by Henrique Steyer is Youthfully Luxe
Slithering Modular Sofas
The Kler Swing W126 Has Four Units for a Varied and Customizable Couch
Grapevine-Like Lighting
Grappa by Claesson Koivisto Rune Looks Like Hanging Fruit
Ecological Chinese Cafes
This Chinese Cafe Puts an Emphasis on Building Community & Upcycling
Strechable Sagging Shelves
The Chuck Wall Shelves Change in Shape According to Weight
Festive Holiday Plate Decor
These DIY Christmas Plate Collages Turn Simple Dishes into Wall Art
Glassblown Bubble Decor
The Round Square Project by Studio Thier-Vandaalen was Bubble Inspired
Mod Lily Pad Loungers
The LOOL Sofa is a Cozy Place for You to Float Away
Curled Page Coffee Tables
The D01 Table Appears to Take an Impossible Form in Your Family Room
Fast Flattenable Furnishings
The Sedia3 Chair Collapses Completely for Convenient Storage
Modern Mirrored Furniture
The Reflection Collection by Lucas & Lucas Encourages Perspective
Lantern-Illuminated Interiors
The Design Agency Fills the Generator Hostel with Lavish Warmth
Hi-Tech Workbenches
This Wooden Workbench Reveals a Surprisingly Modern Interior
Hand-Drawn Prayer Rugs
These Muslim Prayer Rugs are Made of Paper And Bic Pens
Colossal Communal Teddies
The Cuddly Project Presents Varsovians with a Familiar Public Friend
Comfy Angular Couches
The Grafton Series Has Soft Slants That Cradle the Sitter
Trashy Recycled Closet Designs
The Trash Closet Project is Bringing Awareness to Our Wasteful Ways
Exquisite Wood Paintings
Artist Rebecca Artemisa Depicts Fantastical Scenarios
Pounding One-Button Speakers
Enter the New Realm of Audio Performance with the Sonos Sub Speaker
Color Filtered Furnsishings
These Lens Tables by McCollin Bryan Embrace Colorful Minimalism
Intergalactic Phone Chargers
This R2 Astro Droids Charger Will Zap Your Phone Back to Life
Crystal Ball-Inspired Mirrors
The Lucky Eye Design by 'Cibicworkshop' is Convex
Sustainably Woven Seating
The Recycled Pouf from CB2 is an Eco-Conscious Design Choice
Crocheted Breakfast Rugs
The 'Egg Rugg' is Perfect for Homeowners Who Enjoy Morning Meals
Poverty-Resembling Cabinets
The Shanty Storage Cabinet by Doshi Levien is Based on Shelters
Aquatic Upcycled Phone Booths
Benedetto Bufalino and Benoit Deseille Craft Fishy Telephone Booths
Painting-Inspired Rugs
The Tea Hug Carpet by Estudio Guto Requena is Born Out of a Complex Process
Mod Monocle Mirrors
The Eclipse Hairdresser Slides Up to Reveal a Close-Up Reflector Underneath
Revamped Vintage Rug Collections
The Golran Decolorized Carpet Line Makes the Old New Again
Celebrity Bookshelf Infogrpahics
This Infographic Lists the Favorite Books of Famous Faces
Block-Like Wall Decals
Paper Brick by Nendo is a Chic and Decorative Version of Tetris
Precariously Piles Tables
The Stacking Shelves Are a Great Deal More Stable Than They Might Appear
Chocolatey Area Rugs
The Candybar Carpet Reproduces Textile Designs in Intricately Arranged Treats
Wooden Vortex-Like Seating
The Oceo Chair by Pedro Arturo is Inspired by the Need to Reflect
Parachute Ball-Inspired Seating
The Dandelion Stool by Moissue Also Acts as an Impromptu Storage
Customizable Pixel-Tile Tables
The ‘Midge’ Table has a Customizable Pixelated Surface
Pressure Sensitive Lighting
The Force-Sensing Lamps Illuminates in Response to Weight Placed Atop
Peeled-Back Cabinetry
The Slap Furniture Collection by Nicola Conti Reveal Its Inner Quality
Intergalactic Staple Mosaics
This Star Wars Mosaic Uses Tens of Thousands of Staples
Rotationally Reforming Tables
This Reforming Coffee Table is an Example of Functional Art
Small Space Furniture Collections
IKEA Unveiled a Collection for City-Dwellers in Small Spaces
Gold Pendant-Like Lighting
Tom Dixon's Pendant and Table Lights Debuted at Milan Design Week 2014
Upcycled Washing Machine Bars
These Washing Machine Drums Get a New Vibrant Look
Heroic Frozen Carbonite Rugs
This Han Solo Rug Uses One of the Most Iconic Scenes for Inspiration
Gangster Three-Wheelers
The Urbantrike is an Adult Tricycle that Creates Instant Street-Cred
Soft Time-Travelling Rugs
This TARDIS-Inspired Doctor Who Decor Makes for Quirky Interiors
Cleanly Playful Lamps
The Medard Light by Bleijh Has as Much Personality as the Pixar Lamp
Real Life LEGO Furniture
The Olla Building Blocks Can Be Used to Build Chairs, Desks, Beds & More
Reflective Boxed Showrooms
The Juxing Tower Showroom by People's Architecture Office is Illusive
Layered Bamboo Seating
The Hangzhou Stool by Min Chen Looks Like a Wooden Rainbow
Robotic Sci-Fi Measurers
This Star Wars Measuring Cup Comes in the Classic R2D2 Shape
Sci-Fi Candy Constructions
This Millennium Falcon is Made Using Star Wars M&Ms; Chocolates
Magical Sci-Fi Mashups
This Star Wars Harry Potter Fight is Filled with Special Effects
Heat-Sensitive Shower Tiles
The Northern Lights Tile is Heat Sensitive and Changes Color
Corner Craving Tables
The Judd Bedside Table By Nathan Yong is Perfect for Corners
Reflective Home Furnishings
Azadeh Shladovsky's DE+ Reflective Furniture Line Shows Complexity
Picnic Table Condiment Stands
This Adorable Condiment Set Resembles a Miniature Picnic Table
Eco-Friendly Furniture
This Photosynthesis Table Can Harvest Energy and Power Electric Devices
Cone-Legged Furniture
Defy Traditional Design with the Vuoristo Table by Fabien Barrero+Carsenet
Geometric Silk Lighting
Simon Says by Aqua Creations is Like Glowing Wall Art
Video-Streaming Smart Mirrors
The Nissan Smart Rearview Mirror Gives a Better Perspective
Upcycled Parasol Wreaths
Turn an Ordinary Umbrella into a Creative Flower Display with This Guide
Shell-Like Sofas
The Coquille Sofa by Markus Johansson Takes Inspiration from the Ocean
Contemplative Mirror Art
'Observatories of the Self' Uses Mirrors to Make People Reflective