Last week my Sustainability & Materials class went on my favorite field trip so far. To be honest, at the beginning of this class, I wasn't on board at all with this whole "go green" thing. I wouldn't say I'm 100% convinced still, but I do see value in doing what we can to help reduce our carbon footprint on the earth. I think it's important to be good stewards of the earth we live on, even if our contribution is very small. Ecohaus is a great company which believes in beautiful homes using beautiful materials, while also being careful to use materials that are sustainable, environmentally friendly and in abundance. From flooring, countertops, cabinetry, and even paint, all products they carry are as non-toxic as possible, in order to promote clean, healthy living spaces.
We'll start with cabinetry:
All the cabinets are formaldehyde free and made from FSC harvested woods. They're non-toxic from start to finish!
Not quite my style, but nonetheless, this is pretty cool! The wood grain is different and modern.
Moving to countertops:
I'm kind of loving butcher block in a rich, dark stain. The entire kitchen counter may be a bit over-kill, but I think it'd be a great island finish.
These are both great materials, because they are in abundance and are reused and recycles materials. Paper stone is made from recycled paper and resin-free petroleum. Mountain stone is composited of recycled paper, glass and cement.
I also love this type of countertop created from broken mirrors, glass bottles and cement:
Paint...
American Clay:
Loving this option! It's straight up water and clay mixed with a non-toxic pigment. Such fun texture!
Lastly, I have to share something. Warning...they actually sell this. It is not a joke, even though my entire class broke out into laughter when she told us they carry a compost toilet:
Shut up...I know. I'm sorry, but no one will be using a step stool to use the restroom in my house. This is where I draw the line. Duh.
Aside from the toilet, everything else is great! Ecohaus's warehouse showroom is amazing:
What do you think about the concept of sustainability? Would you consider using some of there materials in your home?
Love and Field Trips,
Moving to countertops:
I also love this type of countertop created from broken mirrors, glass bottles and cement:
Onto flooring!
Engineered hardwood:
This is a mixed-wood reclaimed hardwood floor:
American Clay:
Lastly, I have to share something. Warning...they actually sell this. It is not a joke, even though my entire class broke out into laughter when she told us they carry a compost toilet:
Aside from the toilet, everything else is great! Ecohaus's warehouse showroom is amazing:
What do you think about the concept of sustainability? Would you consider using some of there materials in your home?
Love and Field Trips,
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