Mark Austin Homes » HGTV http://markaustinhomes.com Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:02:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Green Design Ideas for Every Style http://markaustinhomes.com/green-design-ideas-for-every-style/ http://markaustinhomes.com/green-design-ideas-for-every-style/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:56:46 +0000 Catie http://markaustinhomes.com/?p=362

No matter what your personal design style is, you can use the principles of green decorating to create a more eco-friendly home.  Here are a few types for green decorating from HGTV designer Linda Woodrum:

  • Shop Locally – Look for products that are manufactured near your home.  You’ll be supporting the local economy and the items you buy will have required less energy for transport.
  • Keep the Air Clean – Pay attention to cleaning products and paint — avoid toxic fumes whenever possible.
  • Look for Eco-Friendly Home Furnishings – Manufacturers have heard the demand for more eco-friendly furniture and carpets.  Look for sustainable woods like bamboo and for carpets made from natural fibers and recycled materials. 

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    Read more of Linda’s suggestions on the HGTV website.  If you have a baby, then you’ll want to read this blog post about creating a green nursery.

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    If you’re looking for a way to add interest to a room without spending a lot of money, fabric wall art may be just the thing. In this YouTube video, HGTV designer Taniya Nayak shows how to create stretched fabric panels for hardly any money. Use your own creativity to choose fabrics that complement your wall cover and décor.

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