Home decor product news

Author: Susan Regan

Issue: July, 2008, Page 48

SEA-ING IS BELIEVING
Calming nautical hues highlight the Boatwood Mirror. The frame is composed of geometrically patterned scraps of wood reclaimed from dismantled Thai fishing boats. Many sections of the painted wood also display grooves and nicks, adding to its character. The mirror measures 22 1/2 inches tall by 19 inches wide and can be ordered online at vivaterra.com.

DO-OVER
Recycled materials find new life in all shapes and sizes. Eleek Inc., a Portland, Oregon-based company, carries a number of products manu-factured from reused items. Produced from either 100-percent recycled aluminum or 90-percent recycled bronze, the Swan sconce (pictured) features Art Deco-style frosted-acrylic lens. The handmade fixture can be fitted with incandescent, pin-based compact fluorescent, or LED lights. It is available in several finishes, including, the Vintage Silver artisan patina shown here. Purchase the piece at a.k.a. Green, (480) 946-9600.

BREATHE EASY
The Freshaire Choice Paint line offers a new option in environmentally friendly paints. With a color palette consisting of 65 hues, the product is free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and is certified by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, an independent testing laboratory. The paint comes in recyclable containers manufactured from 100-percent recycled materials. Find the line at The Home Depot.

TOP FLOOR
TerraMai is known for transforming discarded wood into attractive reclaimed flooring, including one of its most recent offerings. The Naturally Distressed Teak flooring (pictured) once was used to construct pole houses in Southeast Asia; today, the wood still displays saw marks and nail holes from its former life. Find the Forest Stewardship Council-certified flooring at Exotic Home Interior Design, (480) 443-8100.