As you’re in the midst of ushering out this 2011 year and looking at your list of 2012 New Year’s resolutions, have you thought about adding a different one this year? The eco-friendly and green design trend has become more and more popular each year and we think this 2012 year is the perfect time to make some changes that will make your home space not only safe for the environment and your family, but a showcase of beautiful design and efficiency.

There are a wide variety of concepts and products that are available that fit the green and eco-friendly guidelines for home design, both interior and exterior. One of the first places to think about in your home is the flooring. Today, there are many eco-friendly options available to you that will fit your design needs and compliment your space. Check out bamboo floors, reclaimed wood floors and recycled glass, ceramic and aluminum tiles.

Find an expert vendor/installer in your area and learn all you can about the materials themselves, the installation requirements and how to maintain the finished floors. Ask your design expert what type of floor would work for your home spaces based on your design style, family needs, etc.

Opt for organizational and storage products that are eco-friendly and low VOC. Many products today are labeled accordingly so you can choose wisely when designing your spaces. Many of these products are also contemporary in design making the final look streamlined and efficient for you and your family. Think about spaces like your kitchen and bedrooms where an updated storage system can make life easier and more organized! Don’t forget your garage space in this design update; remove old chemicals that are hazardous and replace them with environmentally friendly options for cleaners and lawn fertilizers. Eco-friendly options can be used here as well when designing storage shelves and work areas for this space.

Your walls and fabric items are also a great place to add some green elements. If your family members suffer from allergies, etc., look into environmentally friendly paints with low VOCs. There are a variety of brands and design colors available that will make your walls stand out as the add the benefit of increasing the health of your home space and your family ten-fold. Remember to look into eco-friendly fabrics and pillows both for the bedroom and other living spaces to eliminate unwanted harmful chemicals that you’re breathing in when you are relaxing or especially at bedtime.

Set up a meeting and consult with your personal design expert to come up with options for each of your home spaces and then develop a plan to make changes on a room-to-room basis. Once you begin this process, you will learn and find many creative and smart solutions that you can incorporate into your own home easily. So start your new year right by following these simple steps and you will be on your way to a fresher, healthier home space for you, your family and the environment in 2012!

Are you ready to go green this year in your home space? Call us and let’s start working on design concepts today and don’t forget to check out all our storage and organizational products to help you with this unique and inspiring creative process.

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