# Eclectically Recycled Furniture Design By Leftovers Shows That "Pre-Loved Can Be Re-Loved" By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-by-leftovers References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/design-by-leftovers/) & [designbyleftovers.se](http://www.designbyleftovers.se/) Design By Leftovers turns [used furniture into new](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j395-chair-series) psychedelically eclectic pieces that seem more like artworks than anything else. [Re-upholstered](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upholstered-furniture1), graffiti-covered pieces ensure that each work is more unique than the next. Created by Swedish design duo Linda and Jona Netsman, Design By Leftovers' motto is "pre-loved can be re-loved." Inspired by India's [colorful buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reglow), as well as life, death, and contrasts, the 2011 collection is full of stunning eccentricities that will have you drooling in no time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycling:** Opportunity for businesses to transform used furniture into unique and artistic pieces. - **Eco-friendly Design:** Potential for businesses to create furniture pieces using sustainable materials and practices. - **Customization:** Potential for businesses to offer personalized and one-of-a-kind furniture pieces to cater to individual tastes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design and Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for furniture businesses to embrace upcycling and eco-friendly design approaches. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior design companies to incorporate unique upcycled furniture pieces in their projects. - **Art and Home Decor:** Potential for art and home decor businesses to collaborate with furniture designers to create eclectic and artistic furniture pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waste-Based Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-furniture1.md) - [Sleek Public Seating Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leftover-bench.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Eco-Friendly Sleek Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jenny-nordberg-1.md) - [Sustainable Side Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables.md) - [Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Archival Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-pile.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md)