green Interiors
Benjamin Bullins Crafts a Chic Sink & Vanity from an Old Bike
An old, vintage bike becomes something to primp over in this design that turned a forgotten two-wheeler into a beautifully hand-crafted vanity and sink. Created by New Orleans-based crafter and decorator
OOO My Design Creates Cute Candleholders from Recycled Toy Figurines
Growing up means eventually giving up our favorite toys, but OOO My Design has come up with a great alternative to trashing our childhood treasures. The design studio is reusing some of the memories of
Top 6 Furniture and Interior Stories of 2011 – Vote for Your Favorite!
Long gone are the days of dressing up your interior spaces with faded love seats and boring Picasso reprints – 2011 proved yet again that furniture and interior designers are working hard to churn
Shira Keret Designs Sweet Reyclable Lamps Shaped like Animals
Inflatable, recyclable, and super cute, Shira Keret‘s Animal Lamps are shaped like your favourite bird or mammal. Based in Tel Aviv, Keret creates sweet luminaires from Tyvek that emit a soft
Studio Re-Creation Recycles Broken Glasses and Cutlery into Beautiful Glass Lamps
Studio Re-Creation has designed a beautiful set of ‘Glass Lamps’ made from found recycled objects like glass, cutlery, stainless steel trays, and wire. The sparkling hand-made luminaires raise
Smart Egg Lamp: A Quirky Lighting Solution Made from a Recycled Egg Carton!
What came first, the light or the egg? Ready-made from a paper pulp egg carton and recyclable glass lights, the Smart Egg Lamp is an eco-friendly lighting solution packed by the dozen. Using
Stunning Origami Solarcell Lamps Are Made From Folded Photovoltaic Panels!
Korea-born, Eindhoven-based Joon & Jung‘s Origami Solarcell is a polygonal low-energy LED lamp that is completely powered by the sun’s energy. The pendant lights are made from a flexible
‘The Motion’ Bookshelf Doubles as a Curvaceous Rocking Chair!
There’s nothing quite like settling into a comfy seat to read a good book, and it’s even better when your bookshelf doubles as a rocking chair! Designed by Hyunjin Seo from the Seoul-based
Ben Parker’s Lorna Lamp is a Bold Task Light Made From Recycled Piping
Ben Parker’s Lorna table lamp is a quirky little light that caught our eye with its bright bold color and use of reclaimed materials. The task lamp brings a bit of flair to any room in need of a
LED ‘Living Light’ Springs into Bloom When People Enter a Room
Designed by Joon & Jung Studio ‘The Living Light’ is a LED pendant lamp that blossoms and expands when people are nearby. Using a programmed microchip, this human-centered design
Atlanta’s Botanical Garden is a Glowing Winter Wonderland Lit by Recyclable LED Topiaries
Atlanta’s Botanical Garden is getting a modern twist on holiday lights this year and it involves glowing rows of LEDs! A collaboration with the Lighting Science Group and CD + M Lighting and Design
The Eco-Bin Lets You Reuse Plastic Grocery Bags as Trash and Recycling Bags
Despite our best efforts, sometimes we find ourselves with a few plastic grocery bags in hand. While some toss them carelessly out into the trash, the Eco-Bin gives you the option of reusing them as
David Cole’s Taxidermy-Free LEGO Deer Head Gives Bambi a Break
You don’t need to go out hunting helpless animals if you want to mount something beautiful and majestic on your wall – David Cole has created a clever cruelty-free alternative to animal
The LIGHT_NESS Flat-Pack Light Lets Users Design Their Own Lamp
Uxus ‘ flat-pack Light_NESS lamp was inspired by their “Not So Fragile” collection, a line which focused on re-purposing as a core design principle. UXUS developed a lighting concept where user
Tristan Titeux’ Colorful Re-Cut Furniture is Made From Recycled Wood
Tristan Titeux‘ series of “re-cut” furniture is made from waste wood offcuts salvaged from the production of modern furniture. Titeux sees the series as a way to start a conversation
Reinhard Dienes’ Dickens Bookshelf is Made Entirely from Recyclable Cardboard
Reinhard Dienes is a cardboard design enthusiast who has turned the corrugated material into an inspired line of furniture. Dienes created his Dickens bookshelves from fully recyclable cardboard in 7
Sicily’s Casa Talia is a Beautifully Renovated Moroccan-Style Retreat
Located on the southeast tip of Sicily in Italy, Casa Talia is the perfect place to spend some time living life at a slower pace. Designed and managed by architects Viviana Haddad y Marco Giunta, this
10 Sure-to-Please Green Home Gifts For The Holidays
It’s been said that home is where the heart is, so this holiday, what better way to show the nicest people on your list how much you care than by getting them gifts to spruce up their pads?
The Nail Cloud Lamp is a Cumulus of Sharp Nails Suspended by a Magnetic Field
Made from hundreds of standard metal nails, the Nail Cloud is a customizable lamp that will make a sharp addition to any interior space. Handmade by product designer Ilias Ernst, the lamp is held
Chadhaus’ Beautiful Hand-built Sustainable Furniture Lasts for Generations
Functional furniture can be an inspiration, and the Farmhouse Modern Credenza designed by Chadhaus is just such a piece! Combining utility with beautiful materials and fine craftsmanship, this credenza is
Caffe Streets Provides a Stylish and Cozy Hangout with a Bamboo Interior
The owners of Caffe Streets in Chicago pride themselves on inventive design and sustainable practices. Inspired by years spent travelling, Darko Arandjelovic and his partner wanted to open a local
Alemagou Restaurant in Mykonos Takes Inspiration from Traditional Cycladic Architecture
Set on an idyllic beach on Mykonos island in Greece, the Alemagou Bar and Restaurant was designed to sit in harmony with its natural site, rather than exist in discord. Designed by Studio-K, the seaside
Coswick Hardwood Launches a Collection of Floors with Eco-Friendly Finishes
Coswick Hardwood just launched a new collection of wide plank engineered hardwood flooring pre-finished with innovative eco silk oil and eco silk wax. Both finishes are environmentally friendly and are
Beautiful Handmade Papier-Mâché Bundu Bowls are Inspired by the Congo
These bold and beautiful papier-mâché bowls are doing their part by raising money for the drought and famine crisis afflicting the Horn of Africa. Created in partnership with Bundu Designs and global
Nick Fraser Creates Fun and Functional Decor from Standard Pipework
The use of standard components is a great way to save time, money and resources. Understanding the advantages to be had by employing these pieces, designer Nick Fraser has made an art out of creating
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