Timber!!!!!

Eco-timber that is!

With all the discussion of global warming and the climate crisis it seems more important than ever to consider using FSC-certified wood floors. For those who don't know it means the wood used for the floors is from a forest being responsibly managed by ecological experts (specifically, the Forest Stewardship Council).  So, not only are the floors naturally stunning, they do no harm to our forests and no harm to your home.

Old Rug, New Look

When going for the modern look it is sometimes hard to imagine what an antique rug or any traditional rug could do for the space. But it can bring warmth and permanence to the home and it can save it from looking too 'trendy'.  This photo shows a spot-on example of how to do it just right.

Combine an antique rug with your modern or contemporary home for a great, sophisticated look. 

Approximate size: 6 x9, estimated price: $6500.

Good Ideas Come in Narrow Packages

This runner used as a door mat is an excellent solution for the increasingly popular double and triple-wide accordion doors.  This one is made of a great-for-grabbing-excess-debris, woven vinyl fiber. It is quite commonly used for mats, both indoor and outdoor and can be custom ordered in the design, size and color/s of your choice.

Not Your Mother's Linoleum Floors

Mod, stylish, gleaming in it's simplicity, is this all natural linoleum floor. Most of us now know that linoleum floors are one of the best choices for eco-friendly flooring, but did we know they could look quite this fantastic? 

Now we do.

It's Perfectly Natural

This irresistible pug is standing atop a natural fiber rug. Seagrass and sisal used to come ago as mere trends in flooring. But, alas, they are now classics. Durable and earth-friendly they are a perfectly natural choice for the stylish pup — or human.

Love those layers

Flipping through an enormous stack of magazines, it is clear designers are loving the layered look. Here it looks so chic and it instantly adds interest to a room, and the combined use of texture is fresh and modern. What an ideal way to make a change that doesn't break the bank.

Out with the old

Anticipating new carpeting, one can worry about where the old carpet and padding is going to end up? Now we are overjoyed to find out it gets RECYCLED. Woo Hoo!

The future uses can simply be other related products like backing for carpet tiles or fiber underlay pad that goes under carpet. Or, the new uses can be quite interesting. Some of the other things post consumer carpet may become are plastic parts for cars, reusable hay for sediment control on construction sites, sewage pipes, or concrete reinforcement.

Who knew that the trampled old carpet can be turned into something useful.

Adding softness to my modern space

A fabulous way to add softness, especially in a modern room, with its angular lines and spare furnishings, is with a rug. Rugs can also unify a room or add a spot of color to a neutral space. In a loft or in an awkwardly shaped room, rugs can create “rooms within a room.”