modern home owners, notes Armin Croft Elsaesser, president of American Clay Enterprises, LLC. Plaster’s beauty is more than skin deep, however. “Plaster controls moisture, absorbs odors and doesn’t attract dirt,” he says, “which makes it the workhorse of wall coverings.”
Learn more at AmericanClay.com.
Plant-based wall coverings
Who knew that covering our walls with grass or coconut shells could produce such exquisite results? Papers, tiles and panels crafted from sustain- able plants and reclaimed agricultural waste will beautifully cover sections or entire walls, imbuing them with pat- tern, texture and color.
Design-worthy sources include PhillipJeffries.com and KireiUSA.com.
Add Architectural Detail
Architectural detail can be that special touch that really makes a room pop. Crown molding, baseboards, door and window trim, mantels, beams and wain- scoting are affordable details that add in-
terest and value to a home. Planet-friend- ly products of recycled and reclaimed origin ensure that we get the look we want and keep a clear conscience.
Reclaimed wood
Reclaimed wood comes from a vari- ety of sources and species. Whether it’s heart pine from a 1890 Virginia warehouse or burgundy-stained oak from old California wine barrels, all reclaimed wood has a story—and the kind of character and richness not available with new wood. Choosing re- claimed goodies also keeps more trees firmly planted in the ground.
Recommended sources include VintageTimber.com, Elmwood ReclaimedTimber.com and Habitat. org/cd/env/restore.aspx.
Wood alternatives
Wood-like composites made from recycled plastics are as much or more effective as solid wood for interior decoration. Timbron International makes decorative moldings that are 90 percent recycled. “Our moldings can be cut, nailed, glued, sanded, caulked
and painted, just like wood,” says Steve Lacy, the company’s president and CEO, “but, unlike wood, our product is more durable and impervious to water.”
Innovative sources include Timbron. com and PlasTeak.com.
Dress Up Windows
Window treatments should comple- ment décor, rather than dominate or dictate it. Earth-kind window fashions that come in soft, natural colors allow furnishings and decorative touches to be the star. Select natural window treat- ments that are easy on the planet and anything but drab.
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