Upcycling – trend or here to stay? The idea behind upcycling is not new; the concept has in fact been around since 1994. Even though it's been around for some time, its prominence in the interiors industry has only grown over the last few years. But what exactly is upcycling? For those not in the know, it's theprocess of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or a higher environmental value. Or in layman's terms, it's taking something that you would otherwise throw out and finding a way to make it into something else. And industries from fashion through to food packaging have fully embraced the concept, and now many interior designers are following suit.
Young British designer Zoe Murphy, has used the concept of upcycling throughout her career, regularly creating furniture and textiles that make the best of what already exists. Zoe recently created a furniture range for Osborne & Little, which combined Osborne & Little's spring colour palette with Murphy's signature style of furniture design creating a retro chic, yet vibrant range. With upcycling on the rise within the interior design industry, I wonder if there will be any innovative use of the concept on display from our exhibitors at this year's Decorex show? You'll have to visit us to find out.
Upcycling Trend in Interior Design - British Designer Zoe Murphy
Upcycling – trend or here to stay? The idea behind upcycling is not new; the concept has in fact been around since 1994. Even though it's been around for some time, its prominence in the interiors industry has only grown over the last few years. But what exactly is upcycling? For those not in the know, it's theprocess of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or a higher environmental value. Or in layman's terms, it's taking something that you would otherwise throw out and finding a way to make it into something else. And industries from fashion through to food packaging have fully embraced the concept, and now many interior designers are following suit.
Young British designer Zoe Murphy, has used the concept of upcycling throughout her career, regularly creating furniture and textiles that make the best of what already exists. Zoe recently created a furniture range for Osborne & Little, which combined Osborne & Little's spring colour palette with Murphy's signature style of furniture design creating a retro chic, yet vibrant range. With upcycling on the rise within the interior design industry, I wonder if there will be any innovative use of the concept on display from our exhibitors at this year's Decorex show? You'll have to visit us to find out.