Katie's Top Ten.


Katie ClementsAs Chute Gerdeman Retail’s Material & Trend Specialist, Katie Clements is involved in all retail projects providing design support as a materials and color expert. She utilizes her vast knowledge and extensive library to present clients with well-considered selections for fabric, carpet, tile, wallcovering, lighting, furniture and any other special project features.

Katie is a proponent of using environmentally friendly design materials and products whenever possible.

Here are her top ten green products for June 2008:

Satellite pendant from Lampa Trend #1
Wood light pendants are all made with compact fluorescent fixtures and Forest Stewardship Council certified veneers over the entire product line.

Example: Satellite pendant from Lampa
Trend #2
A great alternative to traditional foam seating, this chair is made with recycled seat belts, beech wood from PEFC certified forests, and non-toxic adhesives and finishes.

Example: Greenbelt side chair from Peter Danko
 Greenbelt side chair from Peter Danko
Dress to Kill collection by Shaw Contract Trend #3

Cradle to Cradle technology for carpet fibers and backing.
Example: Dress to Kill collection by Shaw Contract
Trend #4
Concrete floor tiles with post-consumer / post-industrial recycled glass and fiberglass chips.

Example: Eco X Series by Extreme Concrete

 Eco X Series by Extreme Concrete Eco X Series by Extreme Concrete Eco X Series by Extreme Concrete
Paper Forms by Mio Trend #5
Three dimensional wall tiles made from 100% post and pre-consumer paper.

Example: Paper Forms by Mio
Trend #6
Just like bamboo, coconut palm is a great renewable resource that can help save the rainforests.

Example: Durapalm coconut palm floor from Smith and Fong
 Durapalm coconut palm floor from Smith and Fong
Coda by Kvadrat / Maharam Trend #7
Believe it or not...100% bamboo textiles.

Example: Charm by Luna Textiles
Trend #8
Puzzle piece cork tiles easily transform a dull space.

Example: ModuTiles by Mio
 ModuTiles by Mio
Juice Clock available in orange, lemon, and grapefrut. Trend #9
A colorful clock made with reclaimed and recycled plastic. It's delicious!

Example: Juice Clock available in orange, lemon, and grapefrut.
Trend #10
A PVC-free wallcovering with high performance benefits. This is a true vinyl replacement.

Example: Modiva by Surface IQ
 Modiva by Surface IQ


    
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