Eco Chic

As Americans become more eco minded we will continue to look for products and materials that are friendly to ourselves and the environment. While we have moved away from lead based paints, oil, and improve latex, interior paints have now evolved to low and non-VOC, it's a work in progress. Most fabric vendors for the home have incorporated environmentally friendly lines that include organic cottons and less chemically treated fabrics. Looking for ways to incorporate eco products into decor is becoming easier and more stylish. I'm always excited to find new ways to use recycled items. I hope you get busy incorporating some of these ideas into your space and thinking of new ones. Please don't hesitate to share your green ideas and products with me. There's only one earth, and ...we're all in it together.

Eco Glass - Chandelier of recycled champagne bottles that use low wattage bulbs add ambient lighting in this space. Recycled glass bulbs from Mexico hung from a ceiling.

Eco Chic - Use natural fabrics and earth tones to recreate this style.
Eco Bohemian - Natural fabrics, wicker lamp,and a few cacti

Eco Cotton- Slip covered sofas can be custom made in organic fabrics tt are washable.

Eco Urban- Kitchen cabinets made of straw board, amber bamboo ceiling, porcelain tile floors and a sheet metal wall add elegance and style to this urban setting.

Eco Cute - River rocks provide a home for a cute little ceramic frog...add cut foliage for an organic look.

Images: LA Times, NY Times, Red River Interiors, Traditional Home