# Salvaged Home Upcycled furnishings cater to those looking for sustainable everyday decor. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Feb 28, 2014, updated Apr 1, 2014 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/salvaged-home ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.3/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Salvaged Home trend? **Salvaged Home:** 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 21, 2013 to Feb 24, 2014 - Published: Feb 28, 2014 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Salvaged Home trend ### 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. ### 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. ### Hardware and Mechanic Parts Upcycling Upcycling designers are using hardware, mechanics parts, and pool balls to create unique and chic furniture pieces. ## What the Salvaged Home trend means for industry ### For Eco-Friendly Home Decor Business professionals can provide consumers with sustainable and customized home decor products that use upcycling and environmentally friendly design approaches. ### For DIY Upcycling Activities Business professionals can offer customers DIY upcycling kits and workshops that encourage creative reuse and mindful consumption practices. ### For Sustainable Furnishing Design Business professionals can incorporate upcycling and eco-friendly design approaches into their furniture design processes to create unique and sustainable products. ## Trend signals for Salvaged Home Trend score 5.3 out of 10, from popularity 66%, activity 86%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 66% - Activity: 86% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Salvaged Home trend 8 featured examples from Feb 21, 2013 to Feb 24, 2014. - [Chicly Upcycled Furntiture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-capote): The Work of Leo Capote Revolves Around Discarded Hardware and More (Category: Eco) Implication: The furniture industry can explore the disruptive innovation potential of upcycling discarded items to create unique, sustainable and visually appealing designs. - [Upcycled Bamboo Trapeze Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-lamp): This Eco-Friendly Lamp Clears Polluted Beaches (Category: Eco) Implication: The lighting industry can benefit from creating environmentally friendly and visually interesting products like the Bamboolight. - [Upcycled Bottle Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-bottle-chandelier): Add an Eco-Friendly Touch to Your Home with the Wine Bottle Chandelier (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Companies in the home decor industry can explore the production of eco-friendly and upcycled items to cater to the growing demand for sustainable products. - [Upcycled Bathtub Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throne-outdoor-chair): The Throne Outdoor Chair Doesn't Come with a Shower Head (Category: Eco) Implication: Upcycling old objects into furniture pieces opens up new design opportunities and appeals to environmentally-conscious consumers. - [Retro Recycled Bicycle Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-seat-art): Andreas Scheiger Uses Old Findings to Create Bike Seat Art (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The trend of upcycling bicycle parts into functional home decor presents opportunities for furniture designers to incorporate sustainable materials into their design and create un… - [Upcycled Coconut Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-planters): Add Some Tropical Charm to Your Decor with These DIY Coconut Planters (Category: Eco) Implication: Opportunities for companies to provide DIY kits or ready-made coconut planters for consumers. - [Upcycled Novel Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reading-lamps): These Reading Lamps are Made from Stacks of Unused Books (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity to create and sell upcycled book lamps as decorative items for homes and offices. - [Recycled Bicycle Wheel Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-lighting): This Upcycled Lighting Makes Use of Your Old Bicycle Wheels (Category: Eco) Implication: The growing interest in upcycling and sustainability creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Eco - [Jewel-Toned Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quince-silk) - [Compostable Coffee Pucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-coffee-pucks) - [Intelligent Private Grids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ara-core-powers) - [Compact Electric Family MPVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-family-mpvs) All articles: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)