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INTERIOR DESIGN

USETHE RIGHT LIGHTING

NATURAL ACCENTS If your home is built using environmentally-friendly practices, and you have consciously chosen eco-materials to support our planet, then you might consider decorating with natural accents and finishing touches. Consider using salvaged wood or materials to construct a coffee or accent table. Repurpose glass jars into light fixtures. Or find recycled bricks to add character to outdoor walls or garden paths. Naturally occurring materials also make beautiful and decorative accents. Look for beautiful stones, shells and driftwood to catch eyes and create interest in your home. According to Midwest Living , these touches, “all add life to manufactured decor.” Make the move toward environmentally practices when you consider your home’s interior design. By looking at interior design with an eco-conscious approach, you are supporting the health of your family and the entire planet.

Rely on natural light whenever you can. Energy efficient windows and doors can set the tone for an entire house and help to bring the outdoors in. But at night, avoid incandescent bulbs that can drain energy quickly. Instead, consider relying a low voltage system and fluorescent or halogen bulbs that efficiently convert most of the energy produced into light. These are available in a wide array of tones and hues, so you can match your preferred light color, such as daylight, soft white light, warm light, and more, for each room.

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