| Green home designs use materials, furniture, and | | | | because you can install it without the uses of |
| accessories that are environmentally friendly or | | | | chemicals like glue or finishes. Concrete can also |
| reusable. This type of design uses long lasting | | | | be used as kitchen counter tops, which have |
| materials as well as those that can be renewed. | | | | become very popular. They are natural in |
| Green home designs focus on recycling material | | | | appearance and create a modern looking style. |
| and making sure that material is non-toxic. Green | | | | This material also works well in the bathroom and |
| home designs use very few items that are brand | | | | on the fireplace. Recycled glass is another option |
| new. Green materials such as cork, bamboo and | | | | for green kitchens. This is a very versatile |
| eucalyptus are primarily use today in home design | | | | product that can come in different colors. Try |
| because they are earth friendly. For example, the | | | | recycled glass as a kitchen counter top, back |
| extraction of the cork does not destroy the tree. | | | | splash, or even tiles. Recycled glass is a great |
| Being green means that you will salvage or | | | | alternative in green kitchen design. Green Building |
| restore items whenever possible. | | | | Supply provides recycled glass in various sizes. |
| There are so many options in today's market for | | | | The prices range from $1,129.00 to $4,223.00 for |
| green flooring. These flooring materials can be | | | | 30" x 54" to 60" x 108" slabs, and each are 1 1 |
| sand down, painted, or refinished. All this can be | | | | 4" thick. You choose from five different color |
| done with using material that contains volatile | | | | palettes. |
| organic compounds or VOC's. The finishes and | | | | Appliances are major purchases for you home. |
| glue used for some floor installations can contain | | | | You need to think about function, and style, but |
| formaldehyde resins. It is important to use | | | | most importantly energy saving capability. |
| non-toxic materials with little to no VOC within the | | | | Whirlpool sells a Whirlpool Black 21.7 Energy Star |
| sealants, cleaners, finishes, adhesives, polishes, etc. | | | | Certified Side by Side Refrigerator for $765.00; |
| As a result you will create a home that has less | | | | item #ED2KVEXVB. Energy efficient appliances |
| toxicity in the air and is healthier for the planet. | | | | are readily available in the market today. It is |
| Nothing is guaranteed 100%, so even buying | | | | actually very easy to to find appliance that save |
| materials with little to no VOC doesn't assure you | | | | energy and water usage, and there is something |
| that it is completely safe. This is because there | | | | for every budget. Be sure to recycle your old |
| are so many chemicals produced today. | | | | appliance properly. |
| Regardless of that, if you want to remodel your | | | | When planning green home design, install a lot |
| home using green home design techniques, you | | | | insulation for your ceiling and walls. This the best |
| need to select products that are environmentally | | | | way to help your house be energy efficient. Make |
| healthy. | | | | sure the the insulation material is earth-friendly. |
| Every area of your home can benefit from green | | | | High quality glass windows, doors, and skylight |
| design. When constructing or renovating your | | | | with multiple panes help to also conserve energy. |
| home, be sure to install many windows, glass | | | | The cost of energy is steadily increasing. Being |
| doors, skylights to allow the natural light to enter. | | | | energy conscious makes good economic sense. |
| These measures conserve energy and make the | | | | After your initial investment, you will save money, |
| home bright and inviting. Concrete floors are very | | | | reducing the world's exposure to harmful |
| stylish, an come in many patterns, colors, and | | | | chemicals, and aid the environment. |
| textures. This flooring is one of the greenest | | | | |