June 22nd, 2009 | 
Author: With the world finally deciding that we really do need to do something to help keep our planet green and healthy, there are many alternatives to regular interior design ideas that can be more eco-friendly. Not only do these items and ideas use recycled materials, but they also are lower in toxins that pollute the air, reducing the air quality standards in your home. 
One of the first things that many people do when they are ready to change the interior design of a room is to choose paint colors. If you are looking for a durable paint that can be washed, look at the low-VOC paints or zero-VOC paints. Verify that acetone, formaldehyde and ammonia are not present before purchasing that paint. If you don’t need to worry about scrub-ability you can go with a natural paints; but the most you can do for these is to dust them when they get dirty.
There are many flooring and fabric choices that are greener. Cork has become quite fashionable for floors, and with the new fabrics made from bamboo that are so very soft it is easy to use a more renewable resource for your new interior design. Any use of renewable resources when changing your interior design is good for not only the planet, but also employs those who harvest it.
If you are remodeling the interior design of a kitchen or a bath, consider using a recycled countertop such as glass or concrete. These come in many different colors and designs. Some actually resemble granite a great deal, but are most often less expensive.
To reduce electrical usage, when you start working on your interior design consider installing larger, insulated windows for more natural light, and try out one of the many new solar lights that are readily available. They have a small solar panel that can be easy affixed in just about any sunny location. The battery they charge will illuminate the included bulb for anywhere from eight to eleven hours.
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