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30+ Green Housing Materials Explained: The Ultimate Guide to Eco-Friendly Building

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Looking for green housing materials to up your home’s eco factor? You’ve come to the right place! Here are over 30 green building options to incorporate into your upcoming construction and renovation projects. The world of sustainable house materials is

larissaswayze January 3, 2023September 24, 2024 Sustainable Design 3 Comments Read more

12 Sustainable Home Books to Help You Create the Eco House of Your Dreams

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These twelve sustainable home books cover everything from building an eco-house to living a simpler, more intentional home life. There are other lists out there that feature books on green design, but most of them focus on either sustainable architecture

larissaswayze November 20, 2022July 10, 2024 Sustainable Design No Comments Read more

6 Simple Sustainable Decorating Tips to Help You Create a Unique + Eco-Conscious Home

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As with any other eco-conscious endeavour, sustainable decorating just takes a little extra time and consideration. So here are six steps to creating a beautiful and sustainable space you’ll be proud to call home. Whether you’re decorating for the first

larissaswayze November 8, 2022February 10, 2025 Sustainable Design No Comments Read more

Tips for Finding an Energy Efficient Stove + 5 of the Best Options Available Today

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Not only is an energy efficient stove a great way to save money on your utilities, it’s also a great choice for the environment. Finding energy saving kitchen appliances, for the most part, has never been easer. A quick search

larissaswayze October 13, 2022December 6, 2022 Sustainable Products 2 Comments Read more

Bedroom Layout Ideas: 6 Tips for Creating the Perfect Restful Space

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Looking for bedroom layout ideas to transform your space into a personal oasis? These six tips for creating the ideal setup are sure to inspire! Do you know what’s not restful? A bedroom packed full of stuff with nowhere to

larissaswayze August 30, 2022September 24, 2024 Sustainable Design 1 Comment Read more

Eco Friendly Bathrooms Are on Trend – Here’s How to Create Your Very Own Green Retreat

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Eco friendly bathrooms are a current design trend, which is fantastic from the point of view of sustainability – as well as design! These days, a modern eco friendly bathroom is about so much more than just the tiles and

larissaswayze August 22, 2022February 20, 2025 Sustainable Design No Comments Read more

5 Tips for Collecting Art on a Budget: Where to Find Affordable, Sustainable Art Online

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Looking for advice on how to start collecting art on a budget? Find affordable, eco-conscious art with these five tips! I’m still relatively new to the world of art collecting. Sure, I’ve hung things on my walls in every home

larissaswayze August 12, 2022May 6, 2024 Sustainable Design No Comments Read more

15 Small Laundry Room Makeover Ideas that are Pretty, Practical and Eco-Friendly

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Got a tiny laundry room in need of some love? Here are fifteen small laundry room makeover ideas to take it from blah to beautiful – sustainably. And make it more functional too! I’ve never had a large laundry room.

larissaswayze July 25, 2022April 28, 2024 Sustainable Design 3 Comments Read more

Coastal Interior Design Guide: How to Create a Beautiful, Beach-Inspired Home

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Do you love the ocean as much as you love your home? Why not bring the two together with the help of this coastal interior design guide! I mean, who doesn’t love the ocean? I know I sure do. It

larissaswayze July 13, 2022February 23, 2025 Sustainable Design 4 Comments Read more

What is Slow Design? 5 Ways to Create an Inspired and Intentional Home

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Fast-paced world got you down? Learn how slow design can help you create an intentional home filled with curated, eco-conscious items – giving you space to breathe, recharge and appreciate. One of the best escapes from the chaos of a

larissaswayze June 16, 2022August 23, 2024 Sustainable Design No Comments Read more
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