A green home is a way to improve the quality of your life and make it more sustainable. This doesn’t mean that you have to compromise on style in order to achieve the look.
These five simple designs by HGTV Green Homes 2008 will help you make your green home more appealing.
1. 1.Start in the Bathroom. – If you are new to green design, you will appreciate the simple ideas from upstairs’s bathroom. There, several small products were used to keep the space beautiful and clean.
All organic towels are used, as is the hand soap and candle. Soy candles burn cleaner and lasts longer than regular candles.
2. Think beyond the Bulb – When it comes lighting, don’t just change the bulb. You can buy completely recycled lamps that are very decorative. The stunning designs featured in HGTV Green Home are made from recycled materials such as glass, tin, and paper. The lamps are not “homemade” but stand out as unique statement pieces.
3. Green Furniture: You can integrate environmentally-friendly design into your home regardless of your personal style. The low country chic home has all furniture that is “green”.
Frames made from sustainable wood, all-natural foam padding and organic cotton fabrics all make for a beautiful, healthy way to design a space.
4. Stone is the best choice – As shown in the HGTV Green Home, natural stones countertops come in a range of trendy colors and not just neutral tones. This eco-friendly, durable stone is stylish and also very reliable.
5. Design a guest bedroom after a favorite hotel room. The HGTV green home’s guest bedroom features a vibrant, colorful space. Although it looks more like an apartment than a guest bedroom in a boutique hotel, it is all green. The bedroom features organic bedding, a high-backed headboard with a padded headboard and low VOC paint. It also has recycled hipster chairs, art and an antique white chest. This is a great example of how green living can be big style.
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