Eco-friendly or Green Design Sterling VA

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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Decor&You DC
888.969.3326
1039 Sterling Road
Herndon, VA
Accents by Design
703-709-3664
1474 N. Point Village Center #327
Reston, VA
Home & Holiday Designs LLC
571-926-9135
1639 Bennington Hollow Lane
Reston, VA
Abbott Home Center
301-670-0042
12928-A Travilah Road
Potomac, MD
Same Day Decor
703-244-5385
8431 Idylwood Road
Vienna, VA
Hartman Design Group, Inc.
301-838-9306
111 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD
Bardi Designs
703 943-0990
6811 Stone Maple Terrace
Centreville, VA
ABJ Upholstery unlimited
301 6856260
23067 Winged Elm dr.
Clarksburg, MD
Margaret Carter Interiors
202-333-5280
2811 38th Street NW
Washington, DC
Larkin & Associates
(703) 444-3438
Sterling, VA

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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    Decor&You DC

    888.969.3326
    1039 Sterling Road
    Herndon, VA

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