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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Looking for eco-friendly Mother’s Day gifts for your Earth-loving mama? Check out our favorites from jewelry to home goods, artwork and more!
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Despite their relatively small size, bathrooms can significantly impact your budget and environmental footprint. Luckily, there are some ways where budget and sustainability intersect to help you save some green. By considering how you can create a more eco-friendly bathroom, you just might help reduce renovation and utilities costs, as well.
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Ever wonder what the difference is between modern and contemporary furniture? Or wonder what style of furniture would work best for your home? In this article, we break down the major styles of furniture you’re likely to come across, share examples of the pieces that are the most popular, and give you some tips for selecting furniture for your home.
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