Going Green: Eco-Friendly Decor Choices
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Mohawk Home
We've come a long way in our environmental awareness, whether it's how we conduct our business, the car we drive, the light bulbs we use, or what we feed our families. However, it's clear much more can be done to protect our planet and I think we'd all love to do more. But let's face it: all that eco-buzz and eco-options (yes, I'm making up words!) can be overwhelming, even when it comes to decor.
HGTV has constructed a Smart Home, using all the latest greatest eco-friendly materials and technology, but unless you're building from the ground up, much of those features are out of reach for us ordinary homeowners.
Eco-friendly decor also can be functional, as is the case with SmartStrand® carpet and area rugs by Mohawk Flooring. With lifetime stain and soil resistance that's built in, this rug also is made from renewable resources.
Reuse and rehab. This is the fun part of eco-friendly decorating for me! Rather than buy new, check your local flea markets and thrift stores for pieces of furniture that you can makeover. Sometimes a fresh coat of paint and a few
Glass bottle and tin can repurposed, foxhollowcottage.com
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