Natural Style: Using Organic and Eco-Conscious Materials for Earth-Friendly Designs

by Janet Sobesky

Overview

This earth-friendly guide to home décor shows how to use organic and eco-conscious materials for elegant yet sustainable decorating. With advice for every room in the house, Natural Style includes the latest information on organic fabrics, natural flooring materials, low VOC paints, energy-efficient lighting options, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781607656586
Publisher:	Creative Homeowner Press
Publication date:	03/19/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	250
File size:	73 MB
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About the Author

Janet Sobesky was the Home Design and Lifestyle Editor at Woman's Day magazine for 22 years, where she wrote the popular "Tip Talk" feature. Janet has appeared on radio and television shows such as Good Morning America and the Discovery Channel's Home Matters as an expert on household maintenance, organization, and decorating. She is also the author of Household Hints For Dummies.

Table of Contents

Introduction 8

1 What Is Natural Style? 10

The Global Environment 12

Waste 17

What's Inside Your Home? 18

Renewable Resources 26

2 Decorating Naturally 30

Textiles 32

Where You Sleep 41

Floor Coverings 47

Natural Furniture 52

What's Old Is New 56

Bring Nature into Your Home 58

Found Art 62

Wall Art 63

Containers 64

3 The Colors of Nature 66

Color Relationships 68

Nature's Palette 69

Defining Space with Color 80

Texture 82

4 On the Surface 86

Flooring 89

Countertops 98

Wall Treatments 105

5 Kitchens and Bathrooms 112

Working with a Designer 114

Natural Kitchens 118

Creating Functional Space 122

Reuse, Renew, and Recycle 128

Kitchen Appliances 130

Kitchen Ventilation 139

Sinks and Faucets 140

Kitchen Lighting 145

Bathroom 148

Bathrooms: Light and Air 158

Storage for the Bathroom 163

6 Open to Nature 166

Windows 168

Other Links to the Outdoors 175

Garden Rooms and Conservatories 181

Porches, Decks, and Patios 185

Outdoor Lighting 200

Landscaping 205

Resource Guide 208

Glossary 212

Photo and Designer Credits 217

Index 220

Editorial Reviews

"Natural Style" shows how to bring a breath of freshness into home decorating by incorporating natural elements into everyday living.

Midwest Book Review

This earth-friendly guide includes the latest information on organic fabrics, natural flooring materials, low VOC paints, energy-efficient lighting options, and more for every room in your home. Focused on the environmental impact of design choices, Natural Style offers home design ideas with a conscience by showing how to use organic and eco-conscious materials to suit your sustainable lifestyle.

BuckHaven Lifestyle Magazine

Natural Style is thought provoking, inspirational, and a simply beautiful source for practical ideas to live more efficiently and with greater esthetic enhancement.

Wisconsin Bookwatch