Goods

>>> new products, services and businesses

Metroscape by Hartmann & Forbes is a roman shade and drapery product that combines silk and linen textiles with a band of natural, gossamer-like hand-woven materials. The natural materials filter the light, while the textile body provides privacy. The product line features 11 textiles from the firm's ErtheWeave collection of hand-tailored natural fabrics and five hand-spun jute weaves. A line of coordinating pillows is also available. www.hfshades.com.

It's not always enough that a house is "green," or sustainably built. Is it healthy? That question is explored at length in Prescriptions for a Healthy House: A Practical Guide for Architects, Builders & Homeowners (New Society Publishers, 2008). Written by Santa Fe, New Mexico architect Paula Baker-Laporte, FAIA; physician Erica Elliott, M.D.; and indoor environmental consultant John Banta, CAIH, this third-edition handbook covers topics ranging from mold and climate-based construction detailing to household cleaning products and alternative building systems. www.newsociety.com.

Bernhardt's new Cascade collection showcases a Zen-like clarity of design, emphasizing natural materials, organic shapes and solid brass hardware in bronze tones. The collection includes casegoods, beds, cocktail tables, shelving and dining room pieces, such as the river rock–topped table, set on a steel base, and woven armchairs shown here. Available through Columbine Showroom, 595 S. Broadway, Suite 105E, Denver, CO 80209, (303) 722-4400, www.columbineshowroom.com; or www.bernhardt.com.

Pierre Deux has added headboards and bed frames to its offerings. The Rivoli headboard features a whitewashed frame with Louis XV carvings and curves, while the Trianon has the linear style of Louis XVI in its cherry wood frame. Shown here, the Anet headboard is slipcovered, which means it can be changed seasonally. 8687 Melrose Ave., Suite G-152, West Hollywood, CA 90069, (310) 657-9400, and 601 S. Broadway, Suite W, Denver, CO, (720) 570-5095; or www.pierredeux.com.

Montis, The Netherlands-based furniture manufacturer, has introduced Mick, a sleek barstool with the kitchen in mind. The hollow, geometrically shaped seat can be upholstered in a variety of Montis leather choices. The height is infinitely adjustable via a gas-cylinder configuration. Available through Parnian Design, 16219 N. 82nd St., Scottsdale, AZ 85260, (480) 991-5166, www.parnian.com; Functions, 1454 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401, (310) 451-4284; Lightspot, 2927 S. Highland Dr., Salt Lake City, UT 84106, (801) 355-1553, www.lightspotmoderndesign.com; or www.montis.nl.

Santa Fe, New Mexico–based Stone Forest has introduced the Quattro bamboo vessel, a lightweight and water-resistant sink crafted from the laminated exterior of a bamboo shoot. It's shown here mounted on the Bento Box, which can be installed on a wall or, with casters, used separately as a seat or side table. www.stoneforest.com.