There's something endearing about the Misprint Magazine Rack from Viva Terra. Made from wood that has been resurfaced with the colorful remnants of metal can misprints, this wall-hung organizer is graphic and fun. Perfect in the kitchen for cooking magazines or near the door as a place to collect mail...
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Dutch designer Jo Meesters has a sustainable and handmade approach to his work — we posted his Black Wool Collection earlier this year. A new collection that is part of his TESTLAB studio for creative reuse, is made entirely out of 34 discarded wooden beams and 16 leftover blankets. Entitled Odds and Ends, Bits and Pieces, the collection uses basic upholstering and weaving techniques that are both familiar and special...
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Chris and Lisa Goode’s Nolita penthouse is featured in this week's New York Magazine. Featured on the cover of the annual Home Design issue, the modern home overlooks the rooftops of the neighborhood and features two levels of gardens with a lawn, fruit trees, vegetables, flowers and chickens...
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Over the weekend, The New York Times' real estate magazine Key featured the L-shaped stackable home designs of Swiss architect Hans Zwimpfer. The concept, named Pile Up attempts to merge the "comforts of suburban living, with the convenience and ecological benefits of urban density"...
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We've written about Geami Packaging in the past (the laser-cut paper that Crate & Barrel uses for shipping), but we received a package in the office the other day that used a packing material new to us. ExpandOS are a fully recyclable option for protecting your stuff during shipping — and we're kind of obsessed...
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We love the bright colors and mix of rustic and glossy elements in these Log Bowls from Loyal Loot. Made from reclaimed wood logs and water-based glossy finish, these bowls would add a modern and natural element to a home...
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During ICFF, MIO Culture launched their new series of modular cabinetry, Naked Line. Named for its "naked and honest approach to affordable furniture", Naked Line embraces the simple beauty of it's formaldehyde-free particleboard made from 100% pre-consumer waste wood. The modular units are now available...
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Browsing the new furniture collection at The Conran Shop over the weekend, we spied this Korc bathroom step stool from United Kingdom-based Authentics. Because cork is sustainable and its natural anti-fungal properties, cork is a great choice for a damp bathroom...
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We received a tip about a young eco-friendly cleaning service that works in New York City and The Hamptons — Blossom Cleaning Company started earlier this year and has a commitment to using non-toxic, chemical free products. In addition to regular scheduled maintenance cleaning, Blossom offers the following services: Detox/Spring Cleaning, Open House Cleaning, Office/Commercial Cleaning and Post-Construction Cleaning...
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These chairs from designer Jessica Konawicz and were designed to be as green and energy-efficient as possible. The design was one of the winners of the One Good Chair contest and uses both green, biodegradable materials for its construction but also takes into account efficient production and transportation...
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Reader Melodie sent in pictures of her futon/garden gate hack: Dear ATNY, I just turned a broken futon frame (thrown out by neighbor college students) into a front garden gate. The sturdy hinge between the two pieces made it a perfect candidate for a gate. As you can see from the detail pics, I added a 2”x2” to the side that I bolted to the post...
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This collection of wood furniture from London-based designer Amy Hunting is made entirely of wood waste and off-cuts from furniture factories in Denmark. Hunting transforms these scraps into stunning pieces that don't use any bolts or screws...
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These unique cabinet fronts are made from plywood punching plates discarded from the industrial process of creating cardboard boxes. The Belgian firm Rotor promotes the re-use of interesting industrial materials that often go to waste. These kitchen cabinets are the work of Lionel Devlieger and Eric Van den Broucke. Via: NotCot.com...
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In addition to making The New York Times' list for the Seventh Annual Year in Ideas, the Myto chair by German designer Konstantin Grcic received expanded press in the International Herald Tribune (both articles were written by Alice Rawsthorn). What's so special about this chair? For starters, this chair is strong, comfortable, light, stackable, compact and is made from a single piece of ecologically-friendly plastic that is viscous enough to pour into an intricate mold...
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