Allworth Green Interior Design: The Guide to Sustainable High Style

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"An essential introduction to sustainable domestic design." ― Dwell magazine How to Achieve Style and Sustainability Green Interior Design is the most comprehensive guide to sustainable building, designing, and decorating on the market. This beautifully illustrated guide covers every detail of your home―from the drywall to the finial on the curtain rod―and how to find the most environmentally friendly versions of products and décor. This second edition of Green Interior Design is meant as much for the budget DIYer as it is for the luxury homebuilders looking to dip their toes into sustainability. Sprinkled among the chapters, readers will find: Digestible how-tos for quick updates Fun DIY projects Quick tips on repurposing and upcycling Helpful resources and buying guides Inspiring home tours Unconventional advice from designers (e.g., “Don’t buy anything!”) We hope readers carry this reference guide with them as they decorate apartments, furnish their first properties, and build their dream homes from the ground up. The second edition’s interactive structure allows you, the reader, to choose your own adventure: go into the weeds and get granular with purchasing decisions for your home, or take a more generalized approach to your green design project. Whichever path you choose, know that it’s more important than ever before to act sustainably. “Going green” is more than just a trend: It’s a global economic and social necessity. Review: SUSTAINABILITY AND DESIGN BIBLE - Currently in the process of renovating a new home and purchased this book for guidance. It's not only informative but SO beautiful.. Cannot put it down. Really helpful in the decision-making process and you feel like you're working with Courtney and Lori in real life while you read it. Review: Beautiful Book filled with Useful Information - Wow! I'll definitely be utilizing a lot of these ideas as I upgrade my home. This book is filled with great information to beautify your home in a responsible and cost-effective manner. It's clearly written and conveys an enthusiasm for design. The photos are beautiful.