Use the 3 Rs to become a more resourceful decorator while also saving money. By Diane Franklin Thinking of tossing an old table into the bin? Ready to donate the crib your toddler has outgrown to the Goodwill? Planning on tearing out old cabinets and countertops and replacing them with new? Before you do any [...]
Decorating with the Environment in Mind
November 20, 2019Follow these tips to make your upcoming decorating project less harsh for the environment. By Diane Franklin If you’re an environmentally conscious consumer, chances are you’re already doing all the “right” things to preserve the earth. You probably use recycled shopping bags, fill up your recycle bin to the brim every w seek, and you [...]
Options in “Green” Floors
February 27, 2019Thinking of installing new floors? Consider our list of the best eco-friendly options. By Tammy Adamson-McMullen If you’re in the market for new floors and want your home to be “green” from top to bottom, you’re in luck: “Green” flooring options are plentiful in 2019! Flooring companies increasingly are using sustainable and recycled materials in [...]
Homeowners Are Discovering Biophilic Design
January 18, 2019Biophilic design brings outdoor elements indoors to create a soothing effect. By Diane Franklin More and more of today’s homeowners are discovering the advantages of biophilic design, which is a way to draw a deeper connection to nature by bringing outdoor elements into our interiors. Already emerging as a trend in commercial spaces, biophilic design [...]
Decorating with the Environment in Mind
November 2, 2018Follow these tips to make your upcoming decorating project less harsh for the environment. By Diane Franklin If you’re an environmentally conscious consumer, chances are you’re already doing all the “right” things to preserve the earth. You probably use recycled shopping bags, fill up your recycle bin to the brim every w seek, and you [...]