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Materials for upcycling at the CreativWerkstatt in Brixen, South Tyrol: stone veneers, stone slabs, color samples, linoleum – creative and sustainable interior design.

An old lectern transformed into an elegant bar table with silver-grey gneiss

Upcycling for a Home with Character

Re-design and creative solutions for your favorite pieces and spaces in Brixen, South Tyrol.

Whether it’s furniture, table surfaces, wall designs, or entire rooms – I support you with creative ideas and expert implementation

Are you looking for a sparring partner for your design ideas or someone who can bring your vision to life with expertise and a strong network? I help you redefine cherished items and incorporate them into a modern, well-thought-out concept. Together, we create sustainable, functional, and aesthetic solutions that bring your ideas to life and breathe new energy into your spaces

Make sure your idea comes to life today!
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"Mr. Stuffer is a highly competent interior designer who understands the context and the needs of the users. I recommend him without reservation as a consultant, planner, and project executor."

                      Prof. Dr. Susanne Elsen 

Why choose Upcycling and Re-Design with Erdman?

Sustainable, creative, and unique.

  • Creativity: I develop creative concepts for repurposing your objects or spaces.

  • Sustainability: Existing materials and furniture gain a new function through targeted interventions.

  • Versatile implementations: From natural stone surfaces to modern space designs – everything tailored to your needs.

  • Local expertise: With a strong network of regional craftsmen, I ensure precision and quality.

Make more out of your spaces and objects – let’s bring your vision to life together.

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Antique book stand transformed into an elegant high table - The antique book stand has been modernised with a top made of silver-grey gneiss and now offers an elegant and functional solution for work and living spaces. Perfect for lovers of upcycling and timeless design.
Hand-painted vintage chest of drawers from South Tyrol ("About me" where you can find the story- This special piece has been restored with hand-painted motifs and gives the room a rustic, artistic touch. Ideal for integrating antiques into modern room concepts.
Upcycling project: gneiss table for modern living spaces - The robust gneiss table combines natural materials and minimalist lines, perfect for functional and stylish living areas.
Detail of a restored chest of drawers - A close-up of the hand-painted front shows the filigree details that give this piece of furniture a special touch. Perfect for combining history and modern living.

Wonder Table

Antique book stand reinterpreted: Elegant high table with silver-grey gneiss, redesigned in the KreativWerkstatt for timeless living room design.

Contemporary elegance meets antique charm

 

Combining old and new in interior design requires special attention to history and a deep understanding of the materials used. This is exactly the sensitivity that Susanne Elsen was looking for when she approached me with a special request: she wanted a creative solution to restore and reuse an antique plant stand of great artistic value.

 

As Mrs Elsen loves to move around while reading and writing her books, I suggested transforming the plant stand into a high table. Her high standards, as a former antique dealer, were a stimulating challenge for me. The decision to combine the antique plant stand with modern silver-grey gneiss proved to be a masterpiece of design. The natural patterns of the gneiss give the furniture a

timeless beauty, combining antique charm with modern elegance.

 

I carefully selected an experienced stonemason to ensure that the antique and modern elements were combined with the necessary sensitivity. The finished table fits perfectly with the other rarities in the room. These projects demonstrate that antiques are not just relics of the past. With creative ideas and craftsmanship, they can be transformed into something new and useful.

 

Mrs Elsen loves her restored table, which has become her daily reading and writing companion. Every time she looks at it or touches the stone, she is reminded that beauty and functionality are timeless.

 

Interested in a unique combination of tradition and modernity in your home? Contact me for personalised solutions.

Ultra-thin natural stone:

a source of creative inspiration

Materials for upcycling and redesign at the CreativWerkstatt in Brixen, South Tyrol: stone veneers, stone slabs, paints, and linoleum for creative and sustainable solutions.

As a designer, I have had the opportunity to experiment with these beautiful natural stone coverings and can confirm that the thin 1.5mm slabs really are the secret to achieving extraordinary results. Whether renovating or redesigning furniture, the results are impressive.

 

Why choose natural stone veneers?

Sustainability: Perfect for furniture recycling.

Affordable: can be applied directly to existing surfaces.

Versatility: wide range of colours and finishes.

My experience​​

I have personally cut and finished these veneers. At home, I have used them to restore an antique piece of furniture and to adapt my dining table to the new design. The carefully chosen colours and pleasant texture blend perfectly with the rest of the décor and are easy to clean.

In another project, I suggested using veneer as a backsplash for a kitchen and the response was extremely positive.

Would you like to know more or do you have a personal project in mind? Contact me and together we can turn your ideas into an innovative reality.

3 dimensions: Thinking-Feeling-Acting
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