Since we first featured Boris Bally’s creative street sign coasters, his designs have expanded to include dishware, cutlery, furniture and mailboxes. If you’re just looking for a little hit of street decor Bally’s hip switch plate covers add a splash of retro cool to a room.
Bally says, “Signage has become my passionate medium of choice not only because of the recycling message, but also its appeal to me as an extreme variation on the age-old tradition of enamelling.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Upcycling Housewares
- Creating new and innovative housewares by recycling and repurposing materials such as traffic signs is a growing trend.
- Retro Sign Decor
- Using retro street signs and signals as decor elements is becoming increasingly popular.
- Sustainable Design
- Designers are developing new ways to incorporate sustainable practices and materials in their creations, including repurposing materials like traffic signs.
Where This Applies
- Home Decor
- The home decor industry can incorporate upcycled traffic signs and sustainable materials into their product lines.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can use retro street signs and decor elements as part of their overall design concept.
- Furniture Design
- Furniture designers can create unique and sustainable pieces using recycled materials like traffic signs.
