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Plus, reclaimed raw materials have really got the creative design juices flowing and are the basis for some of the best, and most humorous, interior products on the market.
Energy-saving devices and homewares manufactured from recycled materials now look good, as well as providing some guilt-free home indulgence. Annie the shopping trolley chair is perhaps the most iconic of ditch fillers. Trolleys are generally scrapped due to unaligned wheels or exposed wire but they can be transformed into these unusual and functional upright chairs.
The Silvana is a washing machine drum turned ambient lighting! It casts beams of light from its polished stainless steel body and is finished with a frosted glass surface for mug resting heaven! £295
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Max the bath tub chaise is a contemporary twist on the sofa briefly featured in Breakfast at Tiffany's. Created from a vintage cast iron bath and upholstered in a fabric of your choice. Perfectly formed for single-seater slouching or a sofa for two. £1850
All from www.reestore.com The California Company specialises in bespoke, DIY shutters and blinds and has full FSC certification so all wooden shutter products are made from sustainable resources. As well as being sensitive to the environment, wooden shutters are also great for those who suffer from household allergens such as dust, as shutters don't harbour dirt as curtains do and can simply be wiped clean.
Dimmers help save energy - as dimming a bulb's light output will normally reduce its energy consumption and extend its life, whilst having only a minimal change in perceived light levels. By dimming lights by 10%, it is possible to save around 10% of energy. Not only that but Lutron dimmers look great too. www.lutron.com/europe Stockists: 020 7702 0657
Made from 100% recycled plastic, this modern magazine rack is a smart eco solution for a clutter-free home. Produced in the UK the Crease comes flatpacked to save on space, is easy to assemble, and has a very sturdy structure when together. Cut from a single sheet of recycled polypropylene, simply pop it in your recycling at the end of its life. £31.99 from www.ecocentric.co.uk
“chairs made from lollipop sticks. Not any more...” Malibu blind, prices start at £77 per square metre.
WIN A stunning‘New Rock Chair’from BoConcept worth over £800 see page 109
Shutters start at £185 per square metre. www.thecaliforniacompany.co.uk
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