From paint to bathtubs -- eco-friendly interior design that looks fabulous.

PAINT SENSE

EarthBorn believe their natural paints, varnishes and woodwork products are not only safer to use but sound for the environment. Their collection includes a range derived wholly from natural clays. The paints also come in stunning shades like Wedgwood Blue, Blush, Lemon or Green and cost from £15.25 for 2.5 litres

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H Create a warm, sunny Mediterranean look at home by using La Tienda Mediterranean Earth and Mineral Pigments, which can be mixed into paint from The Green Shop. There are 20 shades and it costs from £8.50 for a 500g box. It's just one choice available from this company which specialises in environmentally friendly paints and finishes.

BATHTIME

Make a splash with a bright red block bath made in recycled plastic by Durat, which costs £4,250. Baths in other colours are also available.

ACCESSORISE

Look out for The Natural Collection's retro dotted Bubla glassware, which is made from 100 per cent recycled glass and is dishwasher proof. The glassware is priced from £6.75, while a paper leaf Japanese style lamp costs £29.95, and a set of four laundry baskets £29.95.

Ocaso vases from the Pier, £24.95 or £29.95, are made in Spain from recycled glass, with burnt orange paint sprayed inside.

Shakspeare Glass hand makes eye-catching glass accessories from recycled lead crystal. Small bowls from £77.50 and large jugs £120.

Baileys Home & Garden have a recycled range including decorative items such as old wooden shoe lasts and tailors' dummies, £260 each.

Dibor has a collection of items made from reclaimed or sustainable materials, including a toy box and spice rack.

Get a touch of tartan with cushions and throws handmade in the Scottish borders from locally sourced waste fabric. Crofters slouch cushion, £76, Real McCoy throw, £450, all made by Annasach.