BARN DANCE | Reclaimed wood from mid 19th- through early 20th-century barns is the canvas for wall art in Parvez Taj’s White Barn Collection. The artist uses photography, paint and UV cured ink on the historic siding to create one of a kind pieces. $339-589, available through onekingslane.com.
BREATHE EASY | The Houseware Design Awards “Green House” winner is the Fresh Air Kitchen Compost Collector. It allows oxygen to flow through organic kitchen waste to cut down on mess and odor. $29.99, fullcirclehome.com.
CHANCE OF SHOWER | Shower responsibly with ROHL’s ECOModern showerhead. It exceeds the Environmental Protection Agency’s standard by .75 gallons per minute. $75, available through Klaff’s, Norwalk, 800-552-3371, Danbury, 203-792-3903, klaffs.com, rohlhome.com.
CLAY DATE | A healthy and sophisticated alternative to paint or wallpaper, clay plasters finish any interior with nontoxic, natural materials. The surface acts as a buffer for moisture in the air, inhibiting growth of molds and toxins. American Clay, installation available through CT Custom Clay, 203-414-2928, ctcustomclay.com.
FENDER BENDER | Brian Walters, a sculptor and former commercial welder, designed a Reclaimed Series using vintage car parts to create abstract works. The “Red Durango” is made from an old truck bumper found just a few miles from Walters’ studio. $1,850, bcw2.com, or through Behnke-Doherty Gallery, Washington Depot, 860-868-1655, behnkedoherty.com.
GROW GREEN | How to Grow More Vegetables represents forty years of working with plants, soils and people all over the globe. This book provides sustainable methods for growing organic produce that is less vulnerable to disease and insects on a small but intensive scale. By John Jeavons, $19.99, Ten Speed Press, tenspeed.com.
HOT COMMODITY | Installed in the Riverside home in “Power Play” (page 48), Blueprint Energy Group’s home energy system generates electricity at around 90-percent efficiency. Heat is made as a byproduct and can be used to warm your home, helping the system pay for itself after about four years. CP10WN Micro CHP Unit, Norwalk, 888-459-4975, blueprintenergygroup.com.
KEY LIME | With major light reflecting power, Lime Paint is naturally resistant to fungus and mold growth, making it perfect in kitchens and bathrooms. Plus, it’s made with pure, non-toxic ingredients. Unearthed Paints, unearthedpaints.com.X
PILLOW TALK | Sleep easy on Coyuchi’s buttery, 100-percent organic cotton sheets. Edged in hand-embroidered ombre rows, the sateen is twill woven to a 300-thread count, so the sheets resist wrinkles and have a soft hand. Ombre Sateen Sheets, $216-$256, available at ABC Home, NYC, 646-602-3264, abchome.com, coyuchi.com.
RED, WHITE AND GREEN | GE’s hybrid electric water heater, produced in the U.S., will save you money as you support the economy. The energy-conserving GeoSpring saves the average consumer $325 per year on water-heating utility bills. $1,199-$1,299, 800-626-2005, geappliances.com.
RUBBER MADE | Stylish Envirotiles are lightweight and made from 100-percent recycled rubber. They are easy to self-install and quickly renew any outdoor living area. $7.99-$15.98 per tile, 800-506-6664, envirotile.ca.
SMART HOUSE | The Audiocom Group’s integrated energy installations allow homeowners to control their HVAC and lighting systems right from an iPad. They can even set parameters on energy use to cut consumption; and installations can be retrofitted or built in. The Audiocom Group, Norwalk, 203-552-5272, theaudiocomgroup.com.
SWEET DREAMS | This New Traditionalists bed is handmade in New England using North American red oak, black walnut or maple. Design, stain and finish can be custom-tailored to your desired outcome. Bed no. 21, $7650, NYC, 212-226-1868, thenewtraditionalists.com.
VACUUM SEALED | Miele’s S6 Jasper Canister Vacuum is light (under ten pounds), super quiet and uses 25% less energy. Now that’s efficient. $519, 866-694-5851, mieleusa.com.
VANITY FAIR | Streamline your morning routine with bathroom fixtures from Agape. This wall-mounted vanity is made from sustainable materials, and front drawers feature compartments to organize all of your necessities. $18,950 for everything pictured, available at Studio Anise, NYC, 212-933-1406, agapedesign.it/en.
WALK THE PLANK | Du Chateau Floors’ new Heritage Timber collection replicates the patina of reclaimed building materials. Its Forest Stewardship Council certified planks are finished with hard wax oil made from natural ingredients. 619-717-2774, duchateaufloors.com.