Green Living
Candice is writing a green home remodel series for YDT as she fixes up her first home. Read part three of her quest: “Ditching the Dumpster.”
What does green really mean when it comes to home design and décor? Is it only in the ways things are made or also what they’re made of? Is the table made of sustainable bamboo greener than the bookshelf rescued from the landfill and restored with eco-friendly wood stain? What about the stuff you didn’t buy? Can a lack of clutter make a room greener?
Our sustainably-designed, harvested and manufactured items are green because of their natural materials and companies’ commitment to environmental protection. Our locally-crafted items purchased for their proximity are green because we save shipping emissions. Things we’ve refurbished or reused are also green because we’ve kept them out of the landfill.
That said, here is a first look at our green home interior starting with the living room. Enjoy!
- 100% bamboo window shades.
- Solid wood furniture purchased at an estate sale.
- Energy Star florescent lamps from Southern California Edison’s lamp exchange.
- Energy Star rated LG TV.
- VOC-free Harmony brand primer & paint base from Sherwin Williams.
- Linoleum tile–a natural product made from linseed oil.
- 100% jute rug.
- Ikea coffee table & TV stand made in part with FSC certified hardwoods & Ikea’s strict requirements for wood suppliers
Eco-design questions for Candice? Leave them in the comments.
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Ariel
Did you paint the room yourself? How did the Sherwin Williams no-VOC paint compare to normal paint? Thanks!
Emily
This is a great article. As a person who doesn’t consider herself “green” per se, I’m always wondering how I can be more environmentally friendly without having to buy sometimes expensive green materials. It was nice to hear that you can do wide variety of things that would all be helping the environment.
Cara
This is a great article that demonstrates many different ways one can be environmentally conscious. The examples are very helpful for someone who may be going through a similar remodeling process.
DR
Did you paint the room yourself? How did the Sherwin Williams no-VOC paint compare to normal paint? Thanks!
Stephanie
I love this and I wasn’t aware of Ikea’s standards. It makes me feel more Eco when I look at some of my Ikea furniture and furniture I’ve been given and/or bought used.
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