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barefoot-friendly floors

eco flooring barefoot friendly floors

Put your best foot forward on some eco-friendly floors this year. Here are a few of our faves!

1.  Torlys Recycled Leather Planks

Sleek, elegant and eco-friendly: these leather tiles are available in a variety of colours and textures. Available in tile or plank format, the rich flooring is made of 100% recycled leather with cork backing and is completely VOC free!

Price: $11 per plank Available at: www.torlys.com


2. Recycled Metal Tiles

And now for something completely different: These recycled metal tiles are often used for bathroom and kitchen walls, but also make for a chic surprising new floor accent. Tile sizes range from 2×2 to 12×12 and are available in either 100% recycled aluminum or brass. Colour accent tiles are also available, a great way to add an unexpected and eco-friendly element to home.

Price: $35 US  per sq. ft. (aluminum); $70 US per sq. ft (brass) Available at: www.ecofriendlyflooring.com


3. Olde Wood Limited Reclaimed Wooden Planks

Add centuries of history to your home with reclaimed antique hardwood. Available in wide-plank oak, hickory, maple, pine and more, the wood was salvaged from old American barns dating back to the 19th century, and has a beautiful weathered look. Visit their warehouse to custom-choose planks with markings like saw marks and insect and nail holes.

Price: From $7 US per plank Available at: www.oldewoodltd.com


the new mirrored furniture?

chest the new mirrored furniture?

I think deep down, everyone’s got a soft-spot for Hollywood Regency — think girlie and glamorous mirrored vanities — and the style continues to be a strong seller according to my peeps in retail. But I’m always on the lookout for what’s next, and that’s why I was so pumped to find this beauty at the CGTA this week. I like to think of it as a new direction for mirrored furniture, despite not being mirrored at all. This chest is in brushed metal, accented with leather strapping, for a look that’s refreshingly masculine — a “boy-friendly” answer to the over-the-top femininity of Hollywood glam. It reminds me of a rugged suitcase that’s been around the world a couple of times, but maintains a refined air. 

Contact for retailers near you: Camilla House Imports, 800-661-0257; Mississauga, Ont., 905-564-5433