Sunday, 18 November 2012

Eco-friendly Products for Interior Designing

Over the past couple of decades, home decor has become a rage as it`s associated with self-expression. No doubt, the look of a home represents the personality and lifestyle of its owner, hence people are becoming more concerned about the decorations of their homes. And with the whole concept of going green, people are using eco-friendly products to embellish their home interiors as well. Because `reduce, reuse and recycle` has become a household notion, eco-friendly interior designing has emerged as a fad.
 
From ace furniture that livens up a room to paintings and other arts that grace the walls, every room is decorated with a unique look. On that account, many manufacturers are constantly introducing an array of interior styling products that suit the flavors of different kinds of people. Going green with interior styling is a booming business; hence homeowners will never run out of options to adorn their homes with eco-friendly products. 

Go green with multiple colors  

The major problem regarding house paints is the VOC level (Volatile Organic Compounds), extensively found in paints, coatings and adhesives, which contains some toxic substances which emits chemicals worsening the quality of indoor air and put our health at risk. Keeping that in mind, most leading paint manufacturing companies are now offering low-VOC or no-VOC paints which are a far safer options than the traditional paints. 

These paints come in as many different shades as the conventional paints, so you have abundant options to choose from. However, the prices of these environmentally friendly paints are somewhat higher than the traditional paints. The good thing is that the air you breathe is refreshing and will not have a negative impact on your health. 

Walk on nature
Eco-friendly flooring blends perfectly with the green theme plus it makes the home all the more captivating. Reclaimed wooden floors have become the most preferred options. Bamboo, palm wood, rubber wood are also a great replacement for traditional wood flooring. As for vinyl flooring, you can find a great replacement in recycled rubber floors and cork floors. Linoleum has also made a comeback as is being widely used as a floor option. It is quite durable and comes in a variety of designs, patterns and colors.  

Carpets are always a hot favorite as they give a sophisticated look to the interiors. And the best eco-friendly carpeting available for interiors includes jute carpets, organic cotton area rugs, wool carpets, jute carpets, sisal carpets. You can also use carpet tiles with recycled content which accentuate the entire appearance of any room. 

Brighten it up 
Saving energy is crucial and what better way to replace the age-old light bulbs with CFLs 
(Compact Florescent Bulbs). Using efficient bulbs like CFLs contributes a lot to saving the planet. Apart from using CFLs, you can also go for certain energy saving techniques like light a specific area of a room rather than illuminating the whole of it. In every room, you can use some small light fixtures instead of a large one. 


With the availability of gorgeous and unique light fixtures in the market, you have abundant options to pick aesthetically pleasing fixtures for each and every room. Another great option is skylights which are placed on the rooftops and transfer solar light into the home. Likewise, solar lights are a great option to grace your home with. They are inexpensive, charge from the sunlight, come in fabulous designs and enhance the beauty of your home.


 Naturally comfortable possessions 
Furniture is the soul of every room and you have heaps of environmentally friendly options when it comes to choosing furniture for your home. Reclaimed iron, recycled barn wood, bamboo, reclaimed wood and several others are used to make amazing, lightweight, easily portable and convenient furniture pieces. Amidst all options, bamboo furniture is the most sought-after one. The bamboo plants re-grow at a rapid speed – they can grow about 15 to 24 inches in a single day. 


Inspired by natural beauty, the eco-friendly furniture is a reflection of trendy aesthetics, incredible craftsmanship and marvelous artisan techniques. This furniture not only graces the interiors but brings out the artistry of the outdoors as well and makes them look exquisitely classy. 

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