Knack Green Decorating & Remodeling Design Ideas and Sources for a Beautiful Eco-Friendly Home

by Paper, Heather

• ISBN13: 9781599213774
• ISBN10: 159921377X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-09-02
• Publisher: Globe Pequot

Summary

It's beautiful going green. The home furnishings industry is undergoing a renaissance of amazing new products that are less toxic for people, are made with renewable resources, and avoid processes that can harm the environment. The surprise is how sumptuous these new green choices are. With over 400 full-colour photos, Knack Green Decorating & Remodelling showcases all the beautiful, environmentally-friendly options you'd love to have in your home.

Author Biography

Heather Paper is the author of Decorating Idea Book and, most recently, Decorating Ideas that Work. She has been the editor of numerous Meredith decorating magazines and special issues and contributes to Seattle Homes, Colorado Homes, and Atlanta Homes magazines. In addition to her writing, which is aimed at consumers, she is a regular presenter at home furnishings trade shows. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. viii
Shades of Green
The Living Room	p. xii
The Home Office	p. 2
The Kitchen	p. 4
The Bedroom	p. 6
The Bathroom	p. 8
The Laundry Room	p. 10
Furniture
Tables	p. 12
Seating	p. 14
Upholstery	p. 16
Storage	p. 18
Beds	p. 20
Cabinetry	p. 22
Fabrics
Cotton	p. 24
Linen	p. 26
Wool	p. 28
Silk	p. 30
Hemp	p. 32
More Beautiful Fabrics	p. 34
Paints and Finishes
Paint	p. 36
Natural Paints	p. 38
Specialty Paints	p. 40
Stains and Sealers	p. 42
Floor and Furniture Finishes	p. 44
Grout and Caulk	p. 46
Wall Coverings
Wallpaper	p. 48
Paneling	p. 50
Plaster	p. 52
Tile	p. 54
Metal and Glass	p. 56
Inventive Wall Coverings	p. 58
Window Coverings
Curtains	p. 60
Shades	p. 62
Natural Fibers	p. 64
Blinds and Shutters	p. 66
More Window Dressings	p. 68
Soft Floor Coverings
Cotton	p. 70
Wool	p. 72
Sisal and Sea Grass	p. 74
Coir and Jute	p. 76
More Soft Solutions	p. 78
Carpet Pads	p. 80
Hard Floor Coverings
Wood	p. 82
Bamboo	p. 84
Linoleum and Rubber	p. 86
Cork	p. 88
Concrete	p. 90
Planks and Tiles
Ceramic Tile	p. 92
Clay Tile	p. 94
Glass Tile	p. 96
Cork	p. 98
Stone	p. 100
Creative Tile Ideas	p. 102
Countertops
Stone	p. 104
Tile	p. 106
Solid Surfaces	p. 108
Concrete	p. 110
Wood	p. 112
Metal	p. 114
Appliances
Refrigerators	p. 116
Stoves	p. 118
Dishwashers	p. 120
Washing Machines	p. 122
Dryers	p. 124
The Little Extras	p. 126
Bed and Bath
Sheets	p. 128
Comforters	p. 130
Mattresses	p. 132
Pillows	p. 134
Blankets	p. 136
All the Extras	p. 138
Bath Linens	p. 140
Plumbing Products
Sinks	p. 142
Toilets	p. 144
Bathtubs	p. 146
Showerheads	p. 148
Faucets	p. 150
Keep It Clean	p. 152
Nursery
Beds	p. 154
Bed Linens	p. 156
Seating and Storage	p. 158
Wall and Window Coverings	p. 160
Floor Coverings	p. 162
Bath and Body	p. 164
Lighting
General Lighting	p. 166
Task Lighting	p. 168
Accent Lighting	p. 170
Decorative Lighting	p. 172
Light Bulbs	p. 174
All the Extras	p. 176
Finishing Touch
For the Living Room	p. 178
For the Dining Room	p. 180
For the Bedroom	p. 182
For the Bathroom	p. 184
For the Kitchen	p. 186
For the Kid's Room	p. 188
Pets
Beds	p. 190
Collars	p. 192
Toys	p. 194
Bowls	p. 196
Towels and Mats	p. 198
Cleaning Up	p. 200
Outdoor Living
Natural Furniture	p. 202
Wood Furniture	p. 204
More Fashionable Furniture	p. 206
Rugs	p. 208
Lighting	p. 210
Finishing Touches	p. 212
Building Blocks
Framework	p. 214
Doors	p. 216
Windows	p. 218
Roofing	p. 220
Decking	p. 222
For a Rainy Day	p. 224
Resources
Resources	p. 226
Glossary	p. 234
Photo Credits	p. 236
Index	p. 240
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