Design Seen: To Green, or Not to Green?

Robin Lee

03/01/2008

An eco craze is sweeping the nation—from cars to cooking, everything’s gone green. The following pages are brimming with our new favorite eco-finds—furnishings, finishes and cleaning supplies, even an award-winning dishwasher and a showerhead that adjusts flow without losing pressure. Yet our eye on luxury hasn’t been compromised: Check out the bespoke furnishings made from reclaimed woods, and bamboo lighting from Leo Scarff for Clodagh. Unsure how to start thinking green? Even the smallest change, like water-based finishes or VOC-free paint, can make a difference both inside and outside the home.