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Showing posts with label natural stone. Show all posts
Showing posts with label natural stone. Show all posts
Wednesday, 22 June 2011
A Clean Slate...
Slate is a natural stone product which, when properly applied, can create some of the most beautiful flooring treatments both indoors and out. Although most people use slate in the kitchen, bathroom and entrance, you'll find that it is also a very suitable candidate for use in the living room as well. Personally, I always lean towards hardwood flooring because tile tends to be cold and uninviting but slate is definitly an exception to the rule. Unlike ceramic, slate has unique natural properties that exude warmth and character. Slate is not only durable but also moisture and stain resistant, inexpensive in comparison to marble and granite and although it looks very smooth, is deceptively hard. Don't believe that slate can be stunning? Check out these pics and I assure you'll change your mind!
Sunday, 5 June 2011
Green is the new Black ...
Have any of you checked out HGTV's Green Home 2011? If not, you absolutely must - it's a work of (sustainable) art. Before getting into green design, let me give you some background on the GENIUS who designed the inside of this home. Linda Woodrum is a giant in the interior design world, she is the mastermind behind every HGTV Dream Home (each one may I add, is better than the last), she was the Design Consultant at Coastal Living magazine for 7 years, her work has been featured in every national design publication you can think of, and she has designed interiors for significant homes throughout the United States. Linda is one of my favorite designers because she puts an incredible amount of consideration into every single square inch of her designs. The spaces she creates are not only spectacular, they are functional and gear towards everyday life.
When designing a green home, use as many natural materials as you can. Consider using natural stone countertops, sustainable woods such as bamboo and eucalyptus as cabinetry and look for water-saving shower heads and toilets. Another trick is to shop locally. If you buy a product that was made in China, a lot more energy was spent getting it to your house than if you were to buy something that was made locally. Little adjustments such as the aforementioned really make a big difference in the long run so do your part!
In order to get more Eco-Friendly tips and to check out more beautiful pictures of the HGTV Green Home, make sure to visit: www.hgtv.com/green-home/index.html
When designing a green home, use as many natural materials as you can. Consider using natural stone countertops, sustainable woods such as bamboo and eucalyptus as cabinetry and look for water-saving shower heads and toilets. Another trick is to shop locally. If you buy a product that was made in China, a lot more energy was spent getting it to your house than if you were to buy something that was made locally. Little adjustments such as the aforementioned really make a big difference in the long run so do your part!
In order to get more Eco-Friendly tips and to check out more beautiful pictures of the HGTV Green Home, make sure to visit: www.hgtv.com/green-home/index.html
Wanna see another beautiful Eco-Friendly house?
Check-out Sarah Richardson's cottage:
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