Eco-friendly or Green Design Lynn MA

As part of the worldwide fight to combat climate change, eco design has become a fully developed movement within the realm of interior design. It is more than just recycling, reducing energy use and reusing products and materials. Eco design can be used to generate stylish spaces that work in harmony with the surrounding natural environment. The principle may be quite simple; however, balancing costs, functionality and design style can be daunting. Fortunately, we now ...

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BRUNOS ANTIQUES & INTERIORS
617-314-6619
PO BOX 17
LYNN, MA
Ana Donohue Interiors
617.331.2663
31 Harvard St.
Melrose, MA
Norma Jean Interiors
781 665-1306
33 Adams St
Melrose, MA
Norma Jean Interiors
781 665-1306
33 Adams St
Melrose, MA
LISA JENSEN INTERIOR DESIGN
978.317.7043
P O Box 234
Lynnfield, MA
Freelancer, architecture
(321) 609-1872
157 pleasant street
malden, MA
R E Dinneen Architects & Planners, Inc.
617-227-7727
123 North Washington Street
Boston, MA
Henry Calving Fabrics
(617) 737-0691
One Design Center Place #423
Boston, MA
Red Door DesignWorks
617 733 2336
201 Ridge Street
Winchester, MA
Fotene Design
617 437 0029
73 Newbury Street
Boston, MA

As part of the worldwide fight to combat climate change, eco design has become a fully developed movement within the realm of interior design. It is more than just recycling, reducing energy use and reusing products and materials. Eco design can be used to generate stylish spaces that work in harmony with the surrounding natural environment.

The principle may be quite simple; however, balancing costs, functionality and design style can be daunting. Fortunately, we now have an expanding amount of available “green” products so that even the smallest changes can make a big difference in improving the environmental friendliness of your home.

Here are some steps you can take towards achieving better and greener living spaces:

  • Look for products and furnishings that come from sustainable forest wood which is both durable and has low-toxicity
  • Choose low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) paints
  • Buy local and vintage furnishings
  • Replace light bulbs and look for energy efficient lighting systems
  • Create an efficient recycling centre in your home
  • Reuse and reinvent furniture and accessories
  • Use steam and biodegradable, homemade or natural products for cleaning
  • Reduce your energy consumption
  • When it comes to construction, renovation, design and decor, I always strive to create spaces that flow with one another and with the property as a whole. My vision and practice of eco design also considers the connection between the home and the surrounding environment. Functionality and comfort can be achieved by using the right combination of different materials that fit within the “green” framework. In this way, eco design can embrace the principle of economic, social and ecological sustainability without sacrificing style.

    This article was provided by TO DESIGN CO. Whether you want to go “all green” or just are considering taking some steps towards environmentally friendly finishes and products, TO DESIGN CO can do it all. Visit our website at www.todesignco.com or call Lucy at 416 799-3224, lucy@todesignco.com.

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