Creative Geniuses With Expert Upcycling Skills
This round-up of 10 makers is bound to inspire you, whether you're interested in reclaimed materials, remodels, upcycled furniture, or crafts for all ages.

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Photo By: Doorman Designs/Kris Davidson
Photo By: Doorman Designs
Photo By: Doorman Designs/Kris Davidson
Photo By: Corey Decker, Sawdust2stitches.com ©2017
Photo By: Corey Decker, Sawdust2stitches.com ©2017
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Photo By: Mindi Carwin, MyLove2Create.com ©2017
Photo By: Mindi Carwin, MyLove2Create.com ©2017
Photo By: Mindi Carwin, MyLove2Create.com ©2017
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Photo By: David Crawford/In God We Must
Photo By: David Crawford/In God We Must
Alex Gernier of Doorman Designs
The New Orleans artisan creates heirloom-worthy furniture from reclaimed wood and other unique findings in his community.
Alex Gernier of Doorman Designs
Alex put to use reclaimed wood and wrought iron to create this piety desk. Much of the weathered lumber he uses is obtained from water-damaged buildings on the brink of demolition in his hometown of New Orleans.
Alex Gernier of Doorman Designs
An ikat headboard incorporating upcycled wood from Alex Geriner's Doorman Designs becomes an heirloom-quality piece of furniture that can be treasured for generations.
Corey Decker of Sawdust2Stitches.com
Corey Decker of Sawdust2Stitches.com
The Salvage Dawgs
Mike Whiteside and Robert Kulp carry horse beams for a headboard to be built at Black Dog Salvage, as seen on Salvage Dawgs.
The Salvage Dawgs
Horse beams find new life in a new headboard piece created at Black Dog Salvage.
The Salvage Dawgs
Forgotten treasures from around the country find new life, such as these horse beams that were upcycled to form a new bed frame.
Mindi Carwin of MyLove2Create.com
Mindi Carwin of MyLove2Create.com
Mindi Carwin of MyLove2Create.com
Blair Stocker, Author of Wise Craft
Wise Craft is one of our favorite books on creative upcycling, and author Blair Stocker's vision will help you transform your home with rich, desirable projects from season to season.
Blair Stocker, Author of Wise Craft
The classiest paperweights we ever did see. In her book, Wise Craft, Blair Stocker shares a tutorial on how to make your own leather-covered rocks. To get your own copy of her book, visit her website at WisecraftHandmade.com.
Blair Stocker, Author of Wise Craft
Sad Lumberjack Co.
Sad Lumberjack Co.
Sad Lumberjack Co.
Ruthie Collins and Amelia Earstream
Ruthie Collins and Amelia Earstream
Joanne Palmisano of Salvage Secrets Design
Joanne has a keen eye when it comes to sourcing salvage, and she has put her talents to work in preparing 50+ creative tutorials on DIY Network.
A skilled interior designer, stylist, and author, you can learn more about Joanne on her website, JoannePalmisano.com.
Amanda Formaro of CraftsByAmanda.com
Amanda Formaro of CraftsByAmanda.com
Meg Allan Cole
In God We Must
Atlanta-based creatives Matt Mulkey and Elijah Richards create custom jewelry using vintage American coins.