5 Quick Tips for a More Sustainable Home E-book
Check out our free guide highlighting 5 tips to help you design a more sustainable home!
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Sunroom renovation: a sustainable interior designer’s approach
Discover how sustainable interior designer Amy Cuker’s sunroom renovation transformed a little-used space into a vibrant, eco-friendly retreat.
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What is CertiPUR-US®? Everything you need to know.
Learn all about CertiPUR-US® certification, the products it covers, the brands that are certified, and why it matters.
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Finding the best sustainable sofa for your home
If you’re shopping for a new couch, there are more great choices than ever before. Check out our top tips for finding a sustainable sofa!
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Green sofas: combining color, comfort, and eco-conscious design
Who doesn’t love green? Green is growth and life and happiness. So it’s no surprise that we see green popping up more and more in home decorating. But those who love all things green may wonder if there are green, green choices — furniture that is not only a beautiful color but also eco-friendly?
We started exploring one of the important pieces of furniture in the home, the sofa, and It turns out yes! There are quite a few great double green sofas in styles, fabrics, and price points to fit just about any need.
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A fresh start: sustainable interior design makeover for a women’s shelter
Alex Shield faced the challenge of a lifetime when she began a pro bono interior design project for Old Brewery Mission, a shelter for women experiencing homelessness. Not one to back down from a challenge, Alex decided to add one more requirement to this project: to make it as sustainable as possible. She also wanted to make sure that her final design was comfortable, calming, and felt like home to the women staying there.
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Biophilic beauty: the story behind this nature-inspired interior design project
A passion for balance with the natural world is a driving force in the work of designer Sarah Barnard and the inspiration behind one of her recent projects. Sarah was approached by the owners of a beautifully situated property in the hills of the Pacific Palisades who wanted more than a typical redesign. As environmentalists and naturalists, they were keen to take advantage of their idyllic surroundings and to bring the tranquility of the mountains and ocean around them into their design.
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Why fast furniture is not the answer
The fast furniture problem is tied up in the very attributes that have made it so successful. The fast furniture model promotes a cycle of buying, discarding, and replacing furniture faster than ever before, leading to a host of environmental and social issues.
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Exploring design: finding your interior design style
While few people fit perfectly into one design style, an understanding of what you like and what feels right in your home can be helpful. If you appreciate a lot of interior design styles and can’t figure out how to blend them together or just have no idea whatsoever what your design style is, this article is for you. We’ll review some of the major interior design styles, help you determine what feels right for you, and give you the first tips on how to get started bringing your style to life.
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20 top apartment decor ideas you can use today!
Apartment decorating, especially if it’s a temporary situation, can be tricky. It’s your home, so you want it to be a comfortable place where you can relax and recharge. At the same time, if you’re not sure how long you’ll be there, or if you have a landlord with a lot of strict rules, you’ll want to be careful how much time and money you invest.
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