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Posts tagged “Green Style”

Green Style: Reclaimed Antique Wood Barn Beams

We love the look of wood, but it's a tricky environmental problem. The wood beams in this photo are reclaimed antique beams from two-hundred-year-old barns, and were hand-hewn at the time of constru...

Green Style: Faire Houre Handcrafted Clocks

We saw these over at AT:LA today and were smitten! These handcrafted one-of-a-kind clocks pair beautiful dishes with complimentary hardware, and we think they all look stunning. A wonderful creati...

Green Style: A Masonry Heater

This image of a masonry heater looked so warm and cozy we had to share. Masonry heaters, also known as Finnish fireplaces, are fast becoming an appealing heating alternative to traditional wood-burn...

Green Style: A Colorful Kitchen Window

There is a lot to like in this photo. Besides all the bright colors (and you've now seen my Fiestaware collection, so you know how I love color in the kitchen!), I love how the owner, Nusara, strun...

Green Style: Multifunctional Suitcase-Turned-Cupboard

Dutch designer Lotty Lindeman will present her collection of suitcases-cum-cupboards at Design Miami next month. The multifunctional collection, called Tassenkast, consists of several handmade suitc...

Green Style: Renovated Boston Townhouse

We love when we see old homes that have been renovated to maintain their original charm. So we swooned over these photos of a Boston renovated townhouse by Brown Fenollosa Architects. They took the...

Green Style: Recycled Glass Tile Mosaic Wall

You might think you're looking at wallpaper above, but it's actually tile! The pattern above is part of Trend USA's Wallpaper Collection, and the pattern above is made from 80% post-consumer recycl...

Green Style: Beautiful Canopies (One Living!)

We're not entirely sure what makes canopies green per se. Perhaps it's because we associate them with sleeping outside (you know, the netting). Whatever the reason, we love canopies. They instantly ...

Green Style: A Woodsy Tablescape

We really loved the post Beth wrote over on AT:LA today, and wanted to show it to you all. In honor of Entertaining month on Re-Nest, here's a little inspiration: take cuttings from plants, pine con...

Green Style: Eco Luxury Home in Los Angeles

This gorgeous home in Los Angeles was designed by Thomas Robertson of Ripple Design, and it's now for sale! How much, you ask? We're not sure, but we're gonna say...a lot. It does boast a number of...

Green Style: Kelly and Jonathan's Entryway

This image comes from Kelly and Jonathan's House Tour on AT:San Francisco, and it's one of the prettiest house tours we've seen. The owners are "particularly inspired by nature, natural elements an...

Green Style: Colorful Ceramic Bowl Sinks

Ally Kim over at AT:San Francisco posted today about these beautiful ceramic bowl sinks at the Story Hotel in Stockholm. Simply stunning! Possible DIY project?...

Green Style: A Colorful Work Area

Personally, I've never been a huge fan of the recycled magazine mirror, but I think it really works in this setting. The grouping of three paired with the bright orange Eames chairs and the unique ...

Green Style: Burlap Decor

We know, we know. Hearing "burlap" and "green style" might make some of you want to crawl into a dark hole. Just when people begin to realize that eco-friendly decorating is not all burlap and tree...

Green Style: Convertable DIY Couch

Kim (via Desire to Inspire) and her boyfriend built a versatile couch with some 2x4s, repurposed IKEA sofa cushions, rounded fence post toppers for the feet of the main section, and rolling casters ...

Green Style: A Felt Fabric Screen

Hela Edmunds, a textile artist from Melbourne currently residing in Brooklyn, recently created this simple yet chic felted screen/curtain for her apartment. It beautifully filters light while still...

Green Style: by nord

Danish home accessories company by nord was founded by fashion designer Hanne Louise Roe Andersen and graphic designer Hanne Berzant. Their designs are rustic, warm, and inspired by Nordic nature. ...

Green Style: From The Fall Market to the Table

Have a wonderful, autumnal weekend!...

Green Style: A Modern Low-Profile Retreat in Illinois
Dwell

This home, situated on 14 acres of Midwestern prairie and woodland in Hennepin, Illinois, is only 1,600 square feet, but it feels much larger. Despite its modern interior, from the road the corruga...

Green Style: Before & After Bedroom Transformation

We came across this incredible Before & After on the blog Hashai, and it seemed like an amazing example of how you can completely transform a room with a few changes without spending a lot of mo...

Green Style: Succulent Living Wall by Mosstika

Hungary native Edina Tokodi (a.k.a Mosstika) lives in Brooklyn and does green graffiti installations, using moss as her primary material. Her use of wildlife in urban environments encourages pedestr...

Green Style: An Artful Farmhouse In the Catskills
The New York Times

Sean Scherer, a painter, bought this 1840's Cape-style farmhouse on 90 acres in the Catskills in 2002. The beauty of the surrounding farmland kindled a passion in Mr. Scherer for the rustic humilit...

Green Style: An Autumn Bed

If you're into seasonal decor, this will really float your boat. It's definitely cozy and autumnal without being too cheesy......

Green Style: Restored Compact Loft

We had to post this just for the wooden bucket shower, inspired by Japanese design, which we thought looked amazing. But the rest of this compact loft is definitely worth taking a gander at. Archit...

Green Style: Outstanding In The Field

We always catch our breath a little when we see images of Outstanding in the Field, the roving culinary adventure that aims to "re-connect diners to the land and the origins of their food, and to ho...