Healthy and sustainable interior design begins with a quieter question than most people expect. Not how should this room look? But what is this room made of, and how will it behave over time? Every interior has a life beyond its appearance. Paint can continue releasing compounds into the air...
Luxury interior design is undergoing a transformative shift as sustainability takes center stage. As a result, eco-friendly home design is becoming a fundamental aspect of high-end living, blending sophistication with environmental consciousness. No longer just about opulence and exclusivity, modern luxury now embraces eco-friendly interior design principles that prioritize both...
Here is a mattress article without affiliate links! I only endorse the good stuff. The last thing you want to think about before going to sleep is whether the mattress you’re sleeping on might harm your health. But, this might be the case as several materials used to manufacture mattresses...
Having a green home will ensure a safe, healthy environment for your family, and you’re helping to protect the planet, too. If you’ve decided to give your home a green renovation, you’ll want to select non-VOC paints, organic fabric for your upholstery, reclaimed wood and metal, and energy-efficient appliances. But,...
Green design has always made sense for the health of you, your loved ones, and the planet. Now it makes good financial sense too. A recent study has shown that a green-certified home can increase the resale price of your home. If you want to start making your home eco-friendly,...
According to the EPA, the average American family uses more than 300 gallons of water per day at home. Whether you are living in a drought-stricken region or not, conserving a precious resource like water is very important. This can be done by making changes in the way we use...
Since we spend most of our time indoors, maintaining healthy indoor air quality should be a priority. The US Environmental Protection Agency claims that indoor air pollution is one of the five biggest environmental threats to public health. Poor quality of indoor air can have a negative impact on your...
We are blessed with an abundant flow of solar energy that can easily meet all of our energy needs. And, we have technologies to extract heat and cooling from the Earth. So why are we so recklessly plugging into the “grid” developed by electric companies and gas utilities? Why aren’t...
This is the third post of my “Healthy Living Begins At Home” series- devoted to discovering how to make our homes and our clients’ homes places that support health and vitality. Whether you are concerned about yourself, your newborn baby, larger family, or even your pet, an eco-friendly home reduces...
It wasn’t that long ago that lead-based paints were the norm. It was only in 1978 that the US government banned them. Now, we have not just lead-free paints, we have low and zero VOC options that limit off-gassing. Our families are now breathing safer air that is less likely...
