Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Sina Pearson Textiles

Sina Pearson Textiles is a company that offers many different textiles. They create their fabrics in an environmentally safe manner. The pattern shown below is called Santa Fe Sun, which is in Sina Pearson's American Southwest Collection. It is 67% cotton and 33% nylon, and is available in 7 different colors. This fabric meets and exceeds ACT standards for upholstery use, and has also passed many other different types of codes used on textiles. It is a very sustainable fabric, and is $56.00 per yard.



Contact Information for Sina Pearson Textiles:
150 Varick Street
New York, NY 10013
Telephone: 212-366-1146
Fax: 212-355-1388

Polidor Furniture

Polidor Furniture is a company with a wide variety of furniture available. They offer tables, chairs, vanities, bed frames, and many other types of furniture. Their furniture pieces are very unique and are pieces that are unlike any that you have seen before. The furniture piece below is a piece in Polidor's Tachi Collection. It is called Vitrine, and it has an Ebony finish. The dimensions of this are 42 x 23 x 71H and has two doors on it. I think this would look good in a residence that has a very artsy feel to their home's interior.




Contact information for Polidor Furniture:
P.O. Box 4605
Greenwich, CT 06831

Telephone: 203-531-8697
E-mail: info@polidordesign.com
Website: http://www.polidordesigns.com

Osborne & Little- Sariskar Wallpapers


Osborne & Little are two brothers-in-law that have created a company, which is now one of the world's leading names in interior design. They have created a business offering fabric and wallpaper design. In May 2009, they commissioned a wonderful artist and photogragher, Henry Wilson, to design a collection of wallpapers, called Sariskar. He designed seven different wallpapers, which I find very tasteful and inspirational. These seven wallpapers that are offered on the Osborne & Little website, have patterns that are very bright and colorful, and are kaleidoscope-like. The wallpaper above and below that Henry Wilson designed, is called Maharani. It is a pattern with pomegranate and grapevine trails and is richly colored. It is available in seven colors. The roll size is 11 yards x 20 1/2 inches.



Contact info. about Sariskar Wallpapers:
Telephone: 203-359-1500
Fax: 203-353-0854
E-mail: info@oalusa.com
Website: http://www.osborneandlitle.com/

Acquisitions, Cabinetry for the Home: Vanities



Aquisitions, Cabinetry for the Home, offers many beautiful vanities that are inspired by antiques from around the world. They are pieces that will add drama to a room, while keeping it tasteful and extraordinary. The vanity above is finished in Aquisitions Shabby Chic finish, and is availabe in three other colors besides Shabby Chic. It is distressed to exposeed worn edges, and glazed for a rich antique finish with gray and brown tones. The dimensions of the vanity above are 36"H x 38"W x 23"D, however custom sizes are available. In order to vind the availability of this vanity and the current pricing, you must call Aquisitions.

Contact Acquisitions, Cabintry for the Home:
Telephone: 866-539-4289


Rocky Mountain Hardware: Sinks


Rocky Mountain Hardware is a family owned company that takes their responsibily to reduce their impact on the environment by their sustainable business practices very seriously. They offer a collection of sinks that are suitable for residential or commercial use. Though a little pricey, their beautiful sinks will definitely add a statement to any space. Shown below is an example of a sink offered at Rocky Mountain Hardware. This sink is called the Ellipse Sink, and is $2,352.00. It is a self-rimming or undermount sink, and its inside depth is 20"x17"x6 1/2". The picture below is shown in silicon bronze, and light patina, however there are many other colors available.



Contact Rocky Mountain Hardware:
P.O. Box 4108
1020 Airport Way
Hailey, Idaho 83333

Telephone: 208-788-2013
Toll Free: 888-788-2013
Fax: 208-788-2577

E-mail: info@rockymountainhardware.com
Website: http://rockymountainhardware.com/

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Quadrille Fabrics


The fabric shown above on the upholstery of the chair, and window curtains are designed for Quadrile Fabrics by Alan Campbell. The print is called Deauville. It is made from 55% linen and 45% cotton. It comes in 8 colors, and the one shown below is called New Shrimp on Tint. The fabric is 48" wide, and has a 27" repeat.




To contact Quadrille Fabrics about this fabric, and their wide selection of other fabrics:

50 Dey Street

Building 4, Floor 3

Jersey City, New Jersey 07306

201-792-5959

http://quadrillefabrics.com/home.html

Farrow & Ball

The company, Farrow & Ball, manufacture traditional papers and paint. Using natural ingredients in their paint, the paints available to customers are some of the most eco-friendly in the world. They offer exterior and interior paints in a wide variety of colours and finishes.


The paint on the exterior door, shown above, is called Exo Exterior Eggshell. It is environmentally friendly with low VOCs. Its completely washable, and a durable choice for use on exterior doors, furniture, and window frames. It can be used on hard or soft woods, and can be used on metal surfaces as well. You should use exterior primer and undercoat or metal primer before applying this paint. It is available in many colours, in either 750 ml and 2.5 liters.

Contact Farrow & Ball:
Farrow & Ball
1054 YongeStreet
Toronto
Ontario
Canada

http://www.farrow-ball.com/default.aspx?language=en-GB
nasales@farrow-ball.com
888-511-1121

Budget Blinds


Budget Blinds has many different types of blinds , such as wood blinds, aluminum blinds, vinyl blinds, and fabric blinds. Budget Blinds is considered America's #1 window covering franchise.
The picture below is a type of wood blind that Budget Blinds offers. They are horizontal blinds that work well in adding some natural elements in your design. Proper cleaning and maintenance for blinds is needed to have it remain as functional as it was the day it was installed. These blinds help with heat blockage from the sun and are energy efficient.



Contact Budget Blinds:
Budget Blinds Corporte Office
Budget Blinds Inc.
1927 N. Glassell St.
Orange, CA 92865
714-637-2100
Corporateoffice@budgetblinds.com

http://www.budgetblinds.com
866-590-6563

To find a consultant close to you, call 1-800-800-9250

Carlisle Wide Plank Floors

Carlisle is a family business that offers a wide variety of wide plank floorings for homes. One plank at a time, they handcraft them in the manufacturing process. They reuse the natural resources that our environment offers us, to help our forests. They have been recognized by the Forest Stewardship Council because of their efforts.



The picture above shows Eastern White Pine wide plank floors. The stain of it is Plymouth Pumpkin and it is a tongue and groove type of flooring. The plank's length is averaged at 11' long, it is 6 to 20 inches wide. The plank's thickness comes in either 3/4", 5/8", or 1/2".


Contact Carlisle Wide Plank Floors:
http://www.wideplankflooring.com
1-800-595-9663

Artistic Tile


Artistic Tile is a company that offers a wide variety of products. Some include stone, porcelain, medallions, and ceramics. The following product is a type of cermics flooring that Artistic Tile offers, called Fusiono. It has a textured surface made of ancient material with a glaze, that gives it the look of metal. It is available in two colors, black/gold (shown below), and Piombo.



This durable tile works well in exterior and interior areas in commercial and residential spaces. It is frost resistant, and very easy to maintain. Also, it comes in a variety of sizes.


Contact Artistic Tile:
questions@artistictile.com
http://artistictile.com/index.shtml
877-528-5401

Friday, February 12, 2010

Velocity

Velocity Art and Design offers a wide selection of products that are very eclectic and art inspired. Some of their products are very joyful and humorous to look at, while others are innovative and original.




Brave Space Design Stagger Tall Shelf:
This Velocty shelf offers a variety of different areas and spaces within it. It gives off a more modern vibe, and is not a very traditional piece of furniture. It is made of 100% Amber bamboo, which is a rapidly renewable product. This tall shelf is made of FSC certified plywood, and is strong and emission free.

Dimensions: H 6'11"xW8'1.5"xD13"
Price: $2975.00


http://www.velocityartanddesign.com

ReproDepot Fabrics

ReproDepot Fabrics offers a wide variety of vintage inspired fabrics.
The below picture is a fabric from Finland, called Pieni Unikko. It has a very large scale pattern. It is made from 100% cotton, and is 54"/55" wide. For half of a yard of this fabric, the price is $21.00.
ReproDepot Fabrics:

ECO Friendly Flooring



ECO Friendly Flooring is a company that produces flooring products that are sustainable and eco-friendly. They offer flooring products such as recycled metal tiles, bamboo, cork, and recycled glass tiles.



The pictures above show examples of bamboo floors that they offer. It is a very durable and stable natural material that is an eco-friendly alternative to carpets or hardwood floors. It is easy to maintain and install. It comes in 6 different options to choose from. The price of this product is based on the quantity that you order, from $3.00 to $6.00 a square foot.

ECO Friendly Flooring:
866-250-3273

Earth Friendly Goods

Earth Friendly Goods is a company that offers sustainably produced goods, such as furniture, natural textiles, and hemp twine. They are a company that strive to save the planet by creating their products with mostly hemp, which is one of the only fibers that is biodegradable and sustainable. All of their products that they offer have been tested and researched so that they can offer the best environmentally friendly products to their customers.


This is a 100% Hemp Linen Plain Weave. All of their fabrics are sold only in full yard increments. The price of this product is $30.00.

More information:
Width: 59"
Weight: 8 oz.
Color: Turquoise
Preshrunk: No
Prepared for Dye: No
Iten #: 3095TU
Sustainable/ Biodegradable: Yes


Earth Friendly Goods:
http://www.earthfriendlygoods.com/contact.php
contact@earthfriendlygoods.com
888-252-1999

EnviroSLAB


EnviroSLAB is a sustainable and environmentally friendly product that is used mostly on countertops. These slabs are made from 100% recycled glass and porcelain terazzo. This is a very affordable decorative surface and counter top, and is very easy to maintain. It is also heat and scratch resistant.

To get a price estimate, and for more information:
EnviroGLAS
3941 Legacy Drive
Plano, Texas 75023
888-523-7894

Thursday, February 4, 2010

The Tile Shop

Apple Taupe (10T) 10 cm




The Tile Shop's apple taupe is a wall tile, meant to be used as a back splash. There are three different tiles in the Apple Taupe family. They have matte finishes, and are 10 x 10cm. When purchasing this item, the minimum you can buy is a box of this tile, which includes 84 square pieces.

Price: $4.99 SF

The Tile Shop
14000 Carlson Parkway
Plymouth, MN 55441
http://www.tileshop.com

Online Purchases:
888-398-6595

ABC Home Furnishings


Bokja Slipper Chair ku:1129848


This Boka Slipper Chair is a unique and sustainable piece of furniture that is clearly a combination of art and design. It is handmade by craftsmen, and can be recycled. The vintage textiles shown on this chair are from Central Asia, Uzbekistan, and Lebanon. Because it is handmade with delicate materials, it should be handled with great care, and should not be used often.

Dimensions: 21"w x 35"h x 22"d x 16.5"sh

Price: $2500

Abc Carpet & Home
1055 Bronx River Avene
Bronx, New York 10472
718-842-8772


Armstrong Wood Flooring

Hickory- Sunset Sand and Antique Natural Product Number EHK77LG





This armstrong wood flooring is made from Hickory trees. It is available in the two colors shown above, which are Sunset Sand and Antique Natural. It is an engineered hardwood plank, with a distressed texture and design. Each piece of hardwood is 5" wide, with varying lengths of 10" to 48". There is a low-gloss added to the surface of the wood. It it a very easy product to be installed, and can be installed below, on, or above ground level.


Armstrong World Industries
2500 Colombia Avenue
P.O. Box 3001
Lancaster, PA 17604
(717)-397-011
http://www.armstrong.com/

Kravet Fabrics



This fabric, created by Kravet Green, is available is 7 varieties of colors. It is made with 100% recycable polyester, and can be recycled after use. The width of this textile is 55.5", its vertical repeat is 6.5", and its horizontal repeat is 4". This heavy duty fabric is very durable, and can withstand 45,000 double rubs. Also, it complies with the requirements of the California Tchnical Bulleting #117.









Kravet Fabric Inc
225 Central Ave. South, Bethpage New York 11714
516-293-2000
fax: 516-293-2737
http://kravetgreen.com/

To Place An Order:
800-645-9066
fax: 800-221-6981
e-designtrade.com

Arc-Com Vinyl Wallcovering

Bali AC #50977, Color Sprig #7

Bali is a vinyl wall covering created by Arc-Com. It is available in 13 shades, and has a 5 year limited warranty on manufacturing defects. Its finished width is 54", and it has a polycotton Osnaburg backing. This wall covering is created with pearlescent and metallic inks, and does not have cadmium and mercury in it. It has little or no moisture permeability, which means that this vinyl wall covering could act as a moisture barrier in a building that has moisture problems. The fire rating for this product is Class A / ASTM E 84-04 Tunnel Test, and NFPA Life Safety Code 101-6-5.3.

Bali should be used in Type II construction. This vinyl wall covering would most likely be used in hospitals, corporate buildings, or healthcare units.


Arc-Com Local Sales Representative:
Heidi Meibaum
504-218-9523


Arc-Com Customer Service:
1-800-233-5466

Arc-Com Website:
http://www.arc-com.com/