# Found Object Dinnerware David Steiner's In House Project Repurposes Household Items By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-12-17 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-house References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/in-house-a-dining-set-made-of-ordinary-household-items/) & [davidsteiner](http://www.davidsteiner.co.uk/in-house.html) Rather than creating something new out of nothing, David Steiner's In House project features a variety of [dinnerware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monte-porcelain) that's been crafted entirely from objects in his own house. To craft the [quirky tableware set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces), Steiner fashioned a a roasting cast from an embroidery hoop, which makes it so that objects could be spun around a mold. Items in the set include cork that's been given new life as a lathe, melted pewter turned into [new utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys) and even serving trays made from old rulers. In an age where it's so easy to 3D-print or buy something new, In House shows that greater gratification can be found by becoming a little bit more resourceful with what's around you. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycled Dinnerware:** Opportunity for disrupting the traditional dinnerware industry by creating environmentally conscious, upcycled products from existing household items. - **DIY Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disrupting the manufacturing industry by empowering consumers to create their own eco-friendly products using readily available household items and simple tools. - **Resourceful Design:** Opportunity for disrupting the design industry by promoting creativity and resourcefulness in repurposing existing items rather than relying on new materials to create unique and functional products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Household Goods and Decor:** Opportunity for creating eco-friendly and unique household goods and decor with minimal waste by upcycling existing household items. - **Manufacturing:** Opportunity for empowering consumers with the tools and knowledge to create their own eco-friendly products in a more sustainable manufacturing industry. - **Sustainability and Environmentalism:** Opportunity for promoting resourceful and sustainable design practices that reduce waste and minimize environmental impact in the fashion, design, and home goods industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Chopstick-Crafted Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renew-by-trinity.md) - [Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junkyard-diving.md) - [Coffee Grounds-Made Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-grounds-as-material.md) - [Chic Stackable Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-ecosystem.md) - [Unique Upcycled Serving Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-wine-bottle-appetizer-tray.md) - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md)