Dress Up Windows
Window treatments should comple- ment décor, rather than dominate or dictate it. Earth-kind window fashions that come in soft, natural colors allow furnishings and decorative touches to be the star. Select natural window treatments that are easy on the planet and anything but drab.
Natural shades
Natural shades enhance any design aesthetic, from traditional to mod- ern. Earthshade, a leader in natural window fashions made from rapidly renewable plants such as grass, reed and bamboo, produces shades in an array of styles and flexible options. Principal Craig Swanson promotes the rigorous quality standards his shades must meet, as well as the fact that they are sustainably procured and fair trade crafted, all without chemicals.
Learn more at EarthShade.com.
Natural curtains
Natural window fabrics may be luxuri- ous silk or organically grown cotton, hemp or linen. These fabrications are much more than renewable, however. Hemp, for example, is naturally insulat- ing and can improve a window’s energy performance. Loose linen weaves will allow natural light to filter through while protecting furnishings from harsh sunlight.
Reputable sources include Rawga- nique.com and PlumRidge.com.
With a growing number of green products and materials to choose from, it’s becoming easier to remodel responsibly, safely and elegantly. Lerner concludes that “This empowers us to make healthy choices and create the life we want to lead.”
Crissy Trask, the author of It’s Easy
Being Green: A Handbook for Earth-
CT@GreenMatters.com.
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