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Fab Friday | Interior Finds
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Graffiti Art for Grownups
30Nov06If you are a fan of the latest wall decal trend but wish for a more greener option, these Graffiti Stencils at Urban Outfitters may be just the thing. There are ten motifs in all inspired from natural and urban objects. Stencils are made from vinyl and can be used on fabric, furniture, walls and floors. Simple choose your colors and your paints, grab a few brushes and graffiti away. Available exclusively at Urban Outtfitters online.
Traffic Motif Graffiti Stencil, UrbanOutterfitters.com, $10
Sparrow Motif Graffiti Stencil, applied (neatly) with spray paint
Deer Motif Graffiti Stencil, and a tee people will fawn over.
Powerlines Motif Graffiti Stencil, no electricity required.
The Fab Factor: Vinyl is certainly not a green material, and we hope to see alternatives from Urban Outfitters in the future. However props go to the stencils’ reusability. I also appreciate their versatility to update your home and your wardrobe alike and you can pass them on to another crafter when you’re finished. For extra eco-health factor, try using an low VOC paint (how about Yolo Colorhouse, milk paints by Anna Sova or Old Fashioned Milk Paint of Benjamin Moore’s Eco Spec paint.
Magnetic Interiors
22Nov06
If you’ve been following trends in interior design this year, no doubt you’ve seen the very sticky appeal of decorative wall decals. One of my design blog idols Design*Sponge surveyed design enthusiasts about the trend (here are her results) – but it looks like many (self included) still find them hopelessly a-peeling with lots of creative possibilities still to explore.
Here’s one variation that captures my green-little heart: magnetic rather than vinyl wall decals from Magscapes (the Dots series shown above). Designed by Patricia Adler of Peppermint (we featured her innovative Palazzo T4 Chandelier just yesterday) these decals give users a chance to design and redesign their interiors. To your heart’s content.
Magnetic rather than sticky, it’s actually the wallpaper that holds the secret. It’s specially made to be receptive to the decals and hold them permanently or temporarily. The decals are cut from rubber sheets similar to the backings on refrigerator magnets and voila–you can pin up and play.
The Fab Factor: The reusability gives a green edge over vinyl decals that can only be used once. According to the Magscapes, the decals and paper are made without lead, or hazardous chemicals so they’re safe to use in kid’s rooms, kitchens, wherever your inspiration takes you.
Design range is slightly limited, but you can work with them to create custom designs of your own. Still wondering about its recyclability and manufacturing standards and will update when we hear more.
Available online through Magscapes and through . Free samples available in Europe only.
FLOR: Cute as a Button Rugs
26Sep06
Kudos to FLOR for their first foray into circular tiles! Our firm Sander Architects are tried and true FLOR fans. They’ve adorned our product library and reception area in three different offices (we’re in a never-ending moving pattern). But these new Button tiles are eye-popping, playful little things…dynamic eye candy for your floor.
The Fab Factor: Non-toxic, hip alternative to carpet (unless you like inhalants). They can be put down temporarily for apartment dwellers and reused when you’ve moved on. They inspire creativity – mix and match colors and rearrange to your heart’s desire. Perfect for folks like me who love to change my mind. When you’ve finished with them, FLOR will reclaim them for you instead of letting them go to a landfill.
MIO: Corky Floor Play
15Sep06
Sorry for the innuendo, I couldn’t resist (it’s Friday after all). Anyway, MIO once again delivers a goodie for the home: ModuTiles. Designers Jaime Salm and Hannah Berkin are behind these place-and-play floor tiles, which give homeowners and apartment dwellers alike the opportunity to piece together their own rugs, runners, even an entire floor. Each set of six tan, and six chocolate cork shaped tiles covers 12 square feet and comes with peel and stick adhesive tabs for temporary installation. Or if you’ve fallen in love with your corky masterpiece you can install them permanently with standard cork flooring adhesives. A box of 12 will run you about $180 and are available directly through Mio.
Design Tip: For those who need a little design inspiration, you can take a look at some pattern suggestions here.
The Fab Factor: 1) Made from eco-friendly cork, a material that is beautiful, soft underfoot, and renewable. 2) Their versatility invites you to reuse them over and over to create new looks. 3) Should one tile get stained or worn, you can replace individual pieces without having to toss the entire rug. 4) Chocolate floors are in right now. 5) If you’re an apartment dweller like me looking for style, this is a fantastic landlord-friendly flooring option [goodbye 70's linoleum!].
Note to FG readers: I know I’ve been MIA this week: the mad combo of work and my thesis project caught up with me. Feel free to peruse the archives for ideas. Will be posting here and there until the end of September. Thanks!
Funky Wall Coverage by Chiasso
08Sep06 chiasso_flow3d
Originally uploaded by fabulouslygreen.
If you’ve been reading Fabulously Green for awhile now you’ve noticed a preference for texture–be it wall finishes, rugs, clothing, etc. So when I saw these Flow 3D Wall Tiles by Chiasso I was definitely intrigued. Made from 100% pre- and post-consumer recycled paper, these tiles are shipped out unpainted so that owners can paint and mount them in any pattern they wish [all you need is double stick tape and a little imagination]. Which is perfect for apartment dwellers or folks who love to switch up their style (i.e. me).
I’ll admit that I’m probably more attracted to the V2 Tiles by Mio or the Inhabit Wall Slats featured in a previous entry You’re My Wonderwall. It’s just personal taste. But for those who prefer a little more funky and the opportunity to create your own masterpiece, these babies might just be up your alley.
Available for $40 (set of 12) at Chiasso
Papcorn Dinnerware: Not Your Average Dixie
12Aug06
Sushi anyone? These Papcorn dinner plates designed by Danish duo Anne Bannick and Lene Vad Jensen made a splash among design-enthusiasts since their debut in 2003. A true marriage of style and sustainability, I thought they could use an encore.
Made from wheat, corn, and lactic acid these mod plates are compostible when the party is over. Can be used 1, 10 or 100 times, and you can dine then dispose without the guilt. As beautiful as they are why would you? Visit Papcorn.
