We have posted about these fabulous recycled mats before in re-nest. The bright colors combined with their durable nature make them so very appealing. When we saw them displayed outside at Homebody'...
It seemed odd to us at first that leather could be recycled but these leather rugs, by Manon Juliette, show us that not only is it possible, it's also being done with great success. Available in an...
The rugs out of Gene Straus Designs Weaving Studio are made mostly from recycled textile scraps, including wool and denim. Available in a standard 3x5 size, the rugs would be beautiful at the foot o...
The Ample Sample contest was conceived as a way to promote creative re-use of the many thousands of carpet tile samples shipped to architects and designers. The instructions for the winning designs ...
Remember TING? They're the ones who make those cool pillows and hammocks out of seat belts. Well, we have no place for a hammock, but we did just come across this floor mat. It's a little pricey, ...
This is a great room - in large part because of the veggie-dyed hemp rug (available from Classic Rug) anchoring the natural, simple overall look. This time last year (March '07), Domino profiled a few...
Beyond the absolutely stunning collections and astounding craftsmanship, Arzu Rugs has a mission: Arzu, meaning hope in Dari, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that provides sustainable inco...
OK, OK... so we were just fooling around with yesterday's mention of carbon dioxide-devouring carpet. But today's post is for real. NATIQ Envirohome is a nylon 6 carpet that's made with recycled con...
Interface FLOR has long been one of our favorite green products. But now, there's one more reason to love it: they've come up with Chill Out, a hi-tech carpet tile that actually slows global warming....
We don't like carpet, but in order to add a little softness and warmth to our main room, we've recently considered purchasing a rug. We love FLOR, but wanted to see what else is out there before w...
Here are the facts: It's called the Bicicleta Rug. It's 5' 6" x 7' 9". It's made out of 100% recycled rubber (from bicycle inner tubes). It costs $1,150. The question: Hot or Not? Let us know in th...
OK -- we know how to take care of a wool rug. Now, how about finding a really cool one? Maybe one that works as a rug, a couch, and a bed?...
We're very cautious about saying this, because we don't want to jinx anything; but ... when it's not raining, it's starting to feel like spring in the Bay Area. Things are blooming and it was actual...
Did you know that just by vacuuming a good-quality wool rug, you can turn it into garbage?...
Sisal rugs were on the tip of the green iceberg, and for good reason: they balance a natural look with good wear resistance. They're affordable, too, especially compared to other rug choices, and w...
We're fans of carpet tile in general. Shaw's EcoWorx is our favorite, combining non-vinyl chemistry, lifetime recycling, and a pleasing low-sheen appearance. But, if you're not a professional design...
Smart, smart IKEA. They're taking the thing everyone complains about, the hollow-core construction of their furniture, and turning it into a green benefit. Read on to see why IKEA claims their mod...
Last week, we blogged about how to pull up carpet. In response, Anne (in Reno) asked this question: How about if you do want carpet? Can you recommend some green carpet choices? I have no interest i...
We've heard references to rugs that feel like sweaters under your toes...a great marketing tool or an enthusiastic owner singing the praises of a favorite new rug. But we just learned that there are...
We have gone mad! Mad Mats, that is. Six different patterns altogether, ranging in size from 4'x6 to 5'x9', and in price from $32-$85.00. Cheap, cheap, cheap. But even better? These lovely rugs are w...
This morning while enjoying our morning tub routine and a new issue of Natural Home, we noticed an advertisement for these handcrafted polypropylene rugs made from recycled plastic bottles and woven...
Out with the Old. With the end of spring cleaning in sight, we are really noticing how awful our 4-year-old FLOR tiles look. We were early adapters to FLOR and our tiles have seen heavy use (includin...
Sometimes we feel like a canary in a coal mine. We're very sensitive to odors. We've alerted landlords and employers to undetected natural gas leaks. We smell mildew and must and cigarette smoke fr...
One of the products that immediately caught our attention at Dwell on Design was Liza Phillips Design's ALTO stair treads. Perhaps because we really hate the awful old carpeting on our own stair tr...
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