Under the Canopy is having a 50% off everything Holiday Sale. Lots of beautiful organic bedding, pillows and linens to be had. Shopping Code: givegreen
Category archives: Bedrooms
HOME.DECOR | All Out for Modern Organic Bedding
24Mar08
Sweet dreams are made of this: modern, botanically inspired linens that just might be healthy for you. One of my favorite decor designers Amenity Home has gone completely organic. Nice going!
They also have introduced their once-custom order Muir Bed as a regular offering. Mid-century inspired, it’s made from mostly reclaimed Douglas Fir, finished with non-VOC stain, and is made by local artisans here in Southern California.
You can view the entire line of organic bedding, wall art, and nursery linens at the Amenity Home website. To learn more about the benefits of organic cotton check out this great primer on organic cotton at Treehugger.
>>Fall Sample Sale @ Amenity Home
Fall Sample Sale @ Amenity Home
02Nov07
Fresh from the Fab Green inbox: Nicole Chiala and Kristina de Corpo, the L.A. designers behind Amenity Home’s gorgeously modern, bedding collection are hosting a sample sale in their studio next week. Known for bold, botanically-inspired prints, the duo launched organic versions of favored designs last year, which are made from 100% SKAL-certified organic cotton, and printed locally using non-toxic, water-based dyes. Discounts between 60-80% off selected designs make sustainable style more affordable. Maybe we’ll see you there!
AMENITY HOME SAMPLE SALE
Friday November 9, 9:30am-5pm
Saturday November 10, 10am-5pm
Sunday November 11, 11am-3pm
WHERE:
435 S. Spring Street (near 5th Street)
Studio 839, 8th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90026
GETTING THERE:
Take the Metro (Yes, we actually have one and it’s pretty darn nice)
By Bus: From Santa Monica, hop on Bus 10
Not in L.A.? You can still take advantage of an extra 20% off online. Just enter FALL as the discount code. Good until Nov. 11.
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
24Jan07I can hardly contain my excitement that amenity bedding has gone organic. I fell in love with their botanically-inspired duvet covers last year but reluctantly held off three times from buying one because I was determined to find an eco-modern alternative. Turns out it was worth the wait: amenity designers Nicole Chiala and Kristina de Corpo are offering organic options of two of their designs available in March. Available for pre-sale only directly through amenity.
Willow duvet by amenity, $325/385 (queen/king)
Available in Cocoa + Cream, or Cream + Sienna. Dreamy!
Bloom by amenity, $325-385. A groovy take on nature.
Both duvets are made using 320 thread-count organic cotton (certified by Dutch standard known as SKAL). Each duvet is printed individually using water-based, chemical-free dyes.
Fab Green also recommends modern zen style bedding at Gaiam, or for ultimate luxury check out pamper worthy organic duvets at Luma and Anna Sova.
FURNITURE | Flipping over Modern Murphy Beds
14Nov06I’ve always been fascinated by collapsible design, especially when it’s done with style. So it’s no surprise that I flipped over these handsome and multifunctional wall beds designed by British furniture company CLEI. When I showed these to my husband he wanted to downgrade into a smaller place just so we could try one.
Atoll Bed w/Sofa in white, shown with bed closed
Voila! Truly efficient and elegant. I can’t speak to comfort so if any of you own or have tested one of these beauties we want to hear from you.
Atoll Bed with wenge finish. Now you see it…
Now you don’t.
Lollipop Bunk Beds
Too sweet!
The Fab Factor: I’ll make the plug that efficient design which promotes small space style can be green. Afterall, who treads lighter on the planet, a person living in an eco-friendly McMansion, or a person living efficiently in a 650 sf. loft?
Reader’s Note: We wrote CLEI several weeks ago to learn more about the materials used in building these modern day Murphy beds, but haven’t heard back. We can only assume that the materials used are not considered sustainable to date.
Luma's Luxury Organic Bedding
24Oct06
Alison Satasi of Luma Bedding wrote in to share her freshly launched luxury organic bedding collection with FG Readers. The vision for Luma was borne from frustration in not being able to find organic textiles for her own home.
Handspun and woven pashmina wool blankets, £375.00
Indian silk throw, £125.00
Hand-embroidered cot blanket, £70.00
The Fab Factor: Luma’s bed linens, towels and cotton blankets are made using Skal-certified organic cotton (a Dutch organization). Wool is recycled from factory waste, and soap dishes she sells have been refashioned from recycled tires. Luma works only with certified fair trade suppliers whose facilities she’s personally toured (read about them in her About the People section of the Luma site. Many of them have been leaders in fair trade for 20 years. Products are packaged using recycled paper.
Extra Fab Props: We typically give designers an eco-questionnaire to fill out to determine the extent of their eco-friendly practices. Alison sent back a DISSERTATION on Luma’s practices and goals. Now that’s passion!
Thanks Alison!
What's New for Home at 2KH
26Sep06I’ve been a virtual fan of Manhattan-based 2KH’s online boutique for some time but now they’ve relaunched with a dazzling array of chic newbies for home, baby, and body. Check out some of the eco-chic finds I found today (some are even wallet-friendly!).
Round Coconut Shell Lamp, $260.
Natural Lacquer Branch Serving Set in coral red. Made from tree-free resin, $84.
Circles of Bamboo Tray, $36.
Hotel Collection Organic Cotton Bedding, starting at $44.
The Fab Factor: the 2KH co-owners Mara Kloiber, Jim Kloiber, and Erin Hawker source products that are usually crafted from reclaimed or renewable materials. A portion of profits is donated to the NRDC and other environmental groups. Their 670 square foot jewel-box space was designed with eco-style in mind: featuring refurbished concrete, low V.O.C. paints, and custom-designed fixtures crafted from reclaimed and rapidly renewable woods, and eco-friendly resin.
Live in the Big Apple? Lucky you! You can visit the charming 2KH boutique in person:
2KH
458 West 17th Street
New York, NY 10011
866-458-1017
If you go, do tell!
Side Note: Catherine (aka Natural Girl) is going to tsk tsk me for blogging today instead of designing my thesis project. My rationalization: class got out early and I’m taking a little break! 
Gaiam: Eco-style Bedding
21Aug06It’s still a challenge to find bedding options that are both style-conscious and eco-conscious. Lots of pastel solid sheets sets–yawn. Fortunately prospects are looking up. I found two designs newly released by Gaiam
that appeal to my urban-zen tastes.
I’m drawn to the Snowberry sheets for the bold color and print. If my bedroom weren’t painted avocado green this would be a contender for me. Made of 100% organic cotton flannel, priced between $13.99 and $29.99 at Gaiam.
I’m considering the Cherry Blossom Duvet and Shams which might bring the ideal blend of serenity and energy to my room. Made of 100% organic cotton sateen, the queen-sized duvet is available at Gaiam for $101 (pre-season sale).
The Search for Perfect Bedding
28Jul06
Modern, eco-friendly bedding is a challenge to find, but I did find some promising prospects at Gaiam today. The Colorblock sheets and shams feature a classic, modern geometric print. Currently available in this summery palette of greens and yellows, I’m hoping other colorways will follow so I can pull out the plastic and buy a set for myself and my celadon painted bedroom (green-on-green would be too–well, green).
I may opt for one of these duvet covers available in seven appealing colors. Made with 100% organic cotton sateen and non-toxic dyes. Great basics for the bedroom.
