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shetkaSTONE
shetkaSTONE is a new material that’s constructed from 100 percent recycled materials including paper, plant or cloth fibers including old jeans. shetkaSTONE can be used for doors, counter tops, soap dishes, benches and molding.
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ShetkaWorks, LLC
Phone: 507-357-4177
E-mail: info@shetkastone.com
Website: www.shetkastone.com

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Snaidero Automotive Finish Cabinetry
If you think your choices in kitchen cabinetry are limited to different species of wood, think again! Snaidero, an Italian kitchen company, has come up with a hi-gloss metallic lacquer cabinetry. The finish on these cabinets is unlike anything ever seen in the kitchen. It truly resembles the finish on a car, and it’s extremely durable. Featured cabinets: OLA by Pininfarina.
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Snaidero USA
Toll-free: 877-762-4337
E-mail: sales@snaidero–usa.com
Website: www.snaidero–usa.com

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Microfiber Sponge Mitt
Already popular in Scandinavian countries, this mitt keeps stainless steel gleaming without harsh, damaging chemicals. Fiber and sponge backing allow for dual-purpose cleaning. The super-thick, high absorbency material lets you dampen one side of the mitt for cleaning, then use the dry side for buffing and polishing. The mitt is machine washable.
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Microfiber Sponge Mitt from Simple Human
Toll-free: 888-988-8880
E-mail: support@simplehuman.com
Website: www.simplehuman.com

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V2 3-D Wallpaper Tiles
V2 are re-configurable, 3-D wallpaper tiles that change the feel, look and acoustic properties of any room instantly. Made from post and pre-consumer waste paper, V2 tiles are easy to install and can be recycled when no longer needed. You can even paint on the tiles for a more personalized touch.
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V2 3D Wallpaper
Model #VTW 01
Phone: 215-925-9359
E-mail: info@mioculture.com
E-mail: sales@mioculture.com
Website: www.mioculture.com

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Vento Door
The Vento door combines a magazine rack with a door to create one useful and stylish home decor item. The placement of magazines into alternating perforated pockets allows people on both sides of the door to control the degree of privacy.
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Vento Door
Phone: 646-456-7676
E-mail: info@akirayoshimura.com
Website: www.akirayoshimura.com

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Flipper Room Divider
The Flipper folding screen has nine circular cutouts that provide extra flexibility when organizing a room. Open or closed, use it as a room divider, a bookcase, a work of art and more.
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Flipper Screen/Shelving From Material Furniture
Phone: 503-231-0617
E-mail: info@materialfurniture.com
Website: www.materialfurniture.com

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Beadazzled Glass Bead Wallpaper
Employing a totally new process, Beadazzled is the first flexible glass bead surfacing material. It wraps, corners and beautifully reflects light. Ideal for ceilings and in-sets, where you can create a jewel box effect in powders rooms or any other rooms that need a little extra pizzazz.
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Maya Romanoff Corporation
Toll-free: 800-933-MAYA (800-933-6292)
E-mail: customerservice@mayaromanoff.com
Website: www.mayaromanoff.com

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Marble Glass
Ever see a marble column made of glass? How about an iridescent glass tile backsplash? Thanks to the advent of color powders, kiln-fired glass is being used in new and fascinating ways. One example is an unusual glass backsplash that changes colors depending on where you stand. Other uses include colorful sconces, sink bowls and columns with veining and color variation that looks mimics marble.
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Washington Glass Studio
Phone: 202-744-8222
E-mail: info@washglass.com
Website: www.WashGlass.com

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Rowenta Smart Toaster
Made by Rowenta, the Model TL-90 toaster features sleek design and uses photo sensors to prevent burning and produce evenly brown toast.
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Rowenta
Phone: 781-396-0600
E-mail: info@rowentausa.com
Website: www.rowentausa-morrison.com
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Website: www.unicahome.com

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