Design Clique » Eco-friendly design ideas http://blog.vastudc.com Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:13:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 The Wire Leg Table http://blog.vastudc.com/2012/01/the-wire-leg-table/ http://blog.vastudc.com/2012/01/the-wire-leg-table/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:00:21 +0000 Vastu http://blog.vastudc.com/?p=6700 Available in 3 different shapes (and multiple sizes), the Wire Leg Table is a great choice if you’re looking for something that feels minimal yet has a strong presence. The Wire Leg Table achieves this with its delicate looking metal legs that support a 1.5″ H reclaimed teak wood top.

The Wire Leg Table is available as…

a Rectangular table.

An Oval table.

And a Round table.

And if you’re not in need of a dining table, some of the smaller sizes are useful as a desk. Look at how Vastu designer Ray Nguyen is using the 59″ Rectangular Wire Table in his space in our lower showroom!

To see the table and available finishes yourself, stop by and check it out!

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Check out our winter window display! We’ve got the fires going and it’s staying nice and warm in here!

Displayed (from left to right) are

All of our fireplaces, from EcoSmart Fire, run on denatured ethanol and are completely clean-burning. This gets rid of the need for a vent, flue and all of those other things a traditional fireplace requires.

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Aspect Fireplace by EcoSmart

As the temperatures in the area drop we start thinking about how to stay warm. Winter coats come out of hiding. Gloves, scarves and hats are donned. And if you own an EcoSmart fireplace you’re probably thinking about stocking up on bio-ethanol.

Vastu sells the appropriate fuel for your EcoSmart products by the gallon ($25 USD), or you can buy a case ($80 USD) which contains 4 gallons. We just received a new shipment yesterday of 20 cases, but don’t wait too long to come get yours. As it gets colder these things sell out quickly!

Give us a call today to check availability!

]]> http://blog.vastudc.com/2011/11/stock-up-on-fuel-to-stoke-the-flames-this-winter/feed/ 0 An Award Winner Gets a Makeover http://blog.vastudc.com/2011/10/an-award-winner-gets-a-makeover/ http://blog.vastudc.com/2011/10/an-award-winner-gets-a-makeover/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:56:44 +0000 Vastu http://blog.vastudc.com/?p=6422 Winner of the 2011 Good Design Award, Australian International Design Awards, the 2011 DesignEx Best New Product Award, and the 2011 IIDA/HD Award for Excellence, the Stix fireplace from EcoSmart Fire is undoubtedly cool.

Designed by Barcelona-based Japanese designer Hiroshi Tsunoda, the Stix fireplace looks good both indoors and out where it resembles a traditional camp fire.

“Consisting of varying-sized tubular stainless steel ‘sticks’ that are secured around an efficient 3 litre burner, the EcoSmart Fire Stix is powered by clean-burning, environmentally friendly bioethanol.”

Stylish, as well as practical (it can heat a 215 square foot space and last for 7-8 hours), Stix is sure to be a hit no matter where you use it. And now that it’s offered in a Gun Metal finish as well as Black, it’s easy to incorporate it in various settings.

Gun Metal Finish

Black Finish

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Vastu makes a committment to providing you, our customers, with a wide range of choices for eco-friendly home furnishings. We’re committed to conducting business in an environmentally responsible way, working diligently to conserve natural resources and minimizing waste.

1. Extendable Clint Dining Table

2. Generation by Knoll

3. Stix Outdoor Fireplace

4. Terra Stool

5. Agadir Aluminum Table

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Even better, the pillow cover is eco-friendly!

“The chair has been sewn using ecospun felt , which is made from recycled water bottles, except for the red seat cushion, which is natural wool felt. ( sustainable resource).”

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Completely portable, these clean-burning ethanol ranges can be moved around to fit within your existing layout. And because they’re made from weather-resistant materials, you don’t have to worry about bringing them indoors to protect them.

Cyl

Lantern

Mini-T

Tower

And new to the line are Bulb, Dish and Stix.

Bulb

Dish

Stix

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These fun, and comfortable, pieces are 15″ high and come in three sizes: 16″, 18″ and 22″ diameter (ours are 22″). Made from premium-grade alder hardwood, the frame is constructed using a dowel and screw method. The foam seat and padding make the Drum Ottoman a great choice to prop your feet up on or to use as additional seating in a room.

So, what do you think?

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Check out the pics below!

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‘G’ is for Gothica

Add an element of interest to your space with Gothica wallpaper. Available in a number of patterns and colors, this wallpaper can be applied to a single surface (as shown above) to create an accent wall. For a really bold statement, consider applying the wallpaper to an entire room.

‘H’ is for Home

The clean lines of the Home dining table make is a great fit for a number of design aesthetics. Pair the table with dining chairs that have similar lines for a modern look or go for upholstered chairs with a “curved” element for a more transitional look.

‘I’ is for Igloo

The Igloo is a freestanding, environmentally friendly fireplace. The glass enclosure means that this fire range by EcoSmart looks great in the middle of a room or open floor plan. The stainless steel shelf houses the burner mechanism.

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