Being eco-friendly does not mean you need to sacrifice style in your luxury home. In fact, it is probably a great sign of luxury to be able to really cater your tastes to be beautiful, elegant as well as eco-friendly. Here are a few ways you can make your home “green” and environmentally sound, yet still maintain style.
- You can start by conserving energy; look into purchasing major appliances with an Energy Start rating and by adding timers and automated thermostats to control usage. Add more natural lighting with additional windows or skylights.
- It would be beneficial to install low-flow shower-heads and faucets.
- When painting your interior, use water-based paints, finishes and sealants. There are also milk-based paints available, also.
- Your carpeting, rugs, and other textiles should be made from natural fibers, such as cotton or wool, that are untreated and free of toxins, such as pesticides or chemical cleaners.
- Request flooring products made from rapidly renewable resources, such as bamboo or linoleum.
- Choose solid woods for furniture or cabinetry, rather than pressed woods or composites that may contain formaldehyde or other chemicals that may be toxic.
- In particular for outdoors, reuse materials, such as brick, stone, glass, tile or metal, in new and interesting ways. Old wood also can be safely treated and used for accents.
- Find wall coverings that are made of paper or natural fiber, rather than synthetic materials, and printed with natural inks.
- Think about your purchases and when they will no longer be useful to you as well. Are they made of materials that can be reused or recycled when the item eventually wears out or is not longer needed?
If you own a luxury home. you can afford to be green with your choices and keep our environment as healthy as possible.
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