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residents declutter their lives—one room at a time.
Closet Stretchers provides customers
with creative and economical ways to make their space function effi ciently while reducing chaos and stress. Their designers visit clients’ homes, take measurements and come up with tailor-made storage solutions. In as little as a week, Closet Stretchers will install space-saving systems for bedroom closets, home offi ces, pantries, laundry rooms, garages and any other space in the house.
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Hardwood Artisans
www.hardwoodartisans.com
Local furniture crafter Hardwood Artisans has been a leader in sustainable design since its inception in 1976. Co-founder Larry Spinks was active in the development of the Forest Stewardship Council and takes care that all wood used by Hardwood Artisans is grown using sustainable practices. About 20 years ago, the company adopted the motto, “A skilled craftsman leaves no trace.” They turn scrap wood into smaller products or mulch and deliver their furniture wrapped in blankets rather than cardboard or plastic to eliminate waste. All furniture is produced locally by highly-skilled craftspeople in Northern Virginia. Visit their Woodbridge showroom to learn more about sustainable craftsmanship. The light, modern interpretation
of a secretary shown here will neatly accommodate your laptop. On display at Hardwood Artisans’ Alexandria, Fairfax, Woodbridge and Rockville showrooms, it can
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Annapolis Lighting
www.annapolislighting.com
There are plenty of simple ways to make your home a little greener, and one of the best ways is to switch your switches—to dimmers. David Bellwoar, vice president of the Design Center Division of Colonial Electric Supply, which recently acquired Annapolis Lighting, recommends using control panels that are preset for a number of lighting moods, so you can control your lighting with the push of a single button. “When you conserve energy with
dimmers, you not only save energy and money, you signifi cantly improve lighting quality. Think of lights in layers and accent the most important areas,” Bellwoar recommends. Their lighting specialists have AIA certifi cations—what Bellwoar calls the “Ph.D. of lighting.” They’ll help you design a lighting plan at no charge in either their Rockville or Annapolis showroom, which buyer Dave Miller has updated with the most signifi cant new lighting trends.
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Pierre Deux You might assume that this chandelier
was discovered while scouring the famous antique markets in Paris. It’s actually a recent addition to Pierre Deux’s collection of sustainable luxuries.
The Marin lighting collection is hand-
crafted from reclaimed wood and recycled iron. “Although the chandelier embodies the characteristics innate to French Country
be custom-crafted in seven sustainable hard woods.
style, its neutral hue and rustic fi nish add authenticity and appeal to a variety of tastes,” explains Pierre Deux’s director of marketing Naomi Cooper. Pierre Deux’s focus on sustainability extends to its fabrics and home accents. Their Tournesol and Nuance fabric collections are woven from 100% organic cotton and come in unexpectedly bright colors. The retailer will introduce the Grand Baroque mirror, hand carved from sustainable mango wood, in September. Contact Pierre Deux in Bethesda at 301-564-9200; Tysons Corner at 703-442-9111.
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NVblu, Inc.
www.nvblu.com
Affl uent Washingtonians are “adding on” to their outdoor homes, building cottage houses, cook stations, bars, fi re pits, fi replaces and pergolas. Many are now careful to use environmentally friendly materials, such as reclaimed wood, stone and tile from local quarries and eco-friendly countertop materials.
“Our clients tell us that they want
to travel less and create vacation living right in their own backyards,” says Drew Crowder, managing partner of NVblu. “They enjoy their pools and spas so much over the summer that they want to extend their enjoyment year round,” he adds. NVblu tries to keep the environmental impact as low as possible, notes Crowder. The Chantilly, Va., fi rm uses “green” construction methods, laying seed and straw on hillsides to prevent erosion, recycling dirt and stones from excavations and using environmentally effi cient pool technology to create a “green” backyard paradise.
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