interior design
where sustainable style happens in the interior design industry
Brandrud [posted on July 11, 2006]
Incorporating eco-friendly materials like wheat board and Dakota burl, partnering with organizations like the Forest Stewardship Council, and collaborating with companies like Maharam and Herman Miller all help make Brandrud a more sustainable furniture manufacturer. At least 85% of the waste they create goes to elsewhere to help create another product and they design all of their products to last, so that they can be disassembled and recycled when the need arises. [Brandrud]
Modern Bamboo [posted on July 11, 2006]
At the forefront of sustainable furniture design, Modern Bamboo combines classical simplicity with innovative design. Each piece, thoughtfully crafted from bamboo, embodies elegant functionaly, seamless detail and timeless craftsmanship. In addition to the Spring Chair (pictured), Becca Stool and Game Table, they'll custom-design a piece that melds your style with their substance. [Modern Bamboo]
Trestlewood [posted on July 10, 2006]
What started with a railroad trestle is now a wide assortment of products manufactured from several reclaimed wood sources, thanks to Trestlewood. Because they don't make it like they used to, Trestlewood procures and remanufactures large quantities of high-quality reclaimed wood into flooring, structural timbers, cabinets, doors and more. [Trestlewood]
Timeless Timber [posted on July 10, 2006]
There is no mistaking the look and quality of virgin old-growth lumber. The folks at Timeless Timber harvests this highly-prized lumber without eroding the environment because it doesn't come from a forest. Instead, they plumb the chilly depths of America's lakes and rivers searching for these treasures. Timeless Timber has been certified by SCS for their use of 100% recovered lumber that they discover, salvage and reuse, with beautiful results. [Timeless Timber]
Pioneer Millworks [posted on July 10, 2006]
Offering a wide variety of reclaimed and responsibly harvested flooring, timbers and millwork, Pioneer Millworks uses all sources and processes are environmentally responsible. They're also 100% wind powered, purchasing all of their electricity from wind-powered sources. From flooring to mantles, siding and other millwork, their rustic to refined products look good and will make you feel good, too. [Pioneer Millworks]
Forbo Flooring [posted on July 10, 2006]
Featuring a wide variety of marmoleum and FSC-certified hardwood flooring, Forbo Flooring is creating better environments, one floor at a time. Marmoleum, made from linseed oil, wood flour, rosin, jute and limestone, is available as tiles or rolls, and is easy to clean, easy to breathe (it won't emit any harmful VOCs) and easy to walk on. [Forbo Flooring]
Interface, Inc. [posted on July 10, 2006]
A leader in sustainability among flooring companies, Interface makes fabulous carpets and carpet tiles that are as sustainable as they are beautiful and functional. They also engage in lots of sustainable business practices at the corporate level; not least of these is their pledge to eliminate any negative impact the company has on the environment by 2020. [Interface, Inc.]
Globus Cork Flooring [posted on July 10, 2006]
Harvested from just the bark of the Cork Oak tree each nine years, Globus also makes its beautiful, durable cork flooring from recycled wine stoppers. The colors, finish and adhesives used by Globus are also water-based, solvent-free and have no VOCs, making these cork tiles and floors a great sustainable option for kitchen and bathroom. [Globus Cork Flooring]
Oxygena Tiles by Gambarelli [posted on July 10, 2006]
Like no other tile, Oxygena contains titanium dioxide which reacts totally naturally to gas pollutants and degrades them, leaving them totally innocuous and eco-compatible. Oxygena was created for outdoor use (buildings, balconies, walkways) but can also be laid internally in baths and kitchens and rooms in general. Product ranges have been produced specially for town and city councils for building piazzas, pavements, roundabouts, hospitals, schools and airports. [Oxygena] (Italian)
Eco Solution Q [posted on July 10, 2006]
Manufactured by Shaw Carpets, eco solution Q carpet is busy putting the misconception that good aesthetics and environmental friendliness are mutually exclusive to rest. By following the Cradle-to-Cradle design philosophy, the carpet is produced so it can be recycled over and over again; each time it retains it's original color and texture, so you'll never have to throw carpet away again. [eco solution Q]
Eco-Friendly Flooring [posted on July 10, 2006]
From recycled metal tiles, bamboo, cork and recycled glass tiles to linoleum, stones and reclaimed & sustainable woods and more, Eco-Friendly Flooring has just about anything you'd need for a sustainable floor, backsplash or shower wall; many of their materials are designed to dovetail with other eco-friendly home options (like radiant floor heat). With so many sustainable options at your fingertips, the only limit is your imagination. [Eco-Friendly Flooring]
Bamboo Hardwoods [posted on June 28, 2006]
Started over 10 years ago, Bamboo Hardwoods was founded with the realization that bamboo holds the promise of a sustainable, cost effective, and ecologically benign alternative to the widespread clear-cutting of our old growth forests. Their products are beautiful, long-lasting and versatile for nearly any home; from furniture to flooring and garden to patio, they're a good source for bamboo for the home. [Bamboo Hardwoods]
Pick Hemp [posted on June 28, 2006]
No matter your project, you will be able to find just the right eco-friendly fabric from these SF-based folks. From 100% hemp to various hemp blends and even yarns, Pickering International has been specializing in textiles made from natural fibers for almost 20 years. Though they usually work with manufacturing businesses, you can still get their products in small quantities. [Pick Hemp]
Design Tex [posted on June 20, 2006]
Upholstery, drapery, wallcovering, panel fabrics, architectural panels, surface imaging, hand-tufted rugs and shades and screens are all part of DesignTex's wide variety of textiles, and there's a sustainable version for just about every one. Their commitment to the environment goes beyond the source of materials, to the ways that they're produced, and have produced the first antimoney-free polyester textile for seating and system use. [Design Tex]
Green Fusion Design Center [posted on June 19, 2006]
This is a unique retail store, gallery and education center that features green building materials and natural home furnishings, a book store, and a marketing galley for our partners, products, and services. For both the novice and profession green builder, the Green Fusion Design Center is here to offer products and information for creating healthier environments - commercial and residential. [Green Fusion Design Center]
