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Dedication
Acknowledgments
Note
Contents
Introduction
CHAPTER 1. What Is Natural Style? Reflecting nature’s beauty in your home
The Global Environment
Climate Change
Use of Less Energy
Recycling Savvy
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Respond
Deforestation
Waste
Solid Waste
Household Hazardous Waste
What’s Inside Your Home?
Indoor Air Quality
Combustion Gases
Radon
Outgassing
Mold
Pesticides
THINK GREEN
Lead
Water
Renewable Resources
Making Your Life More Eco-Friendly
THINK GREEN
Look Ahead, Not Behind
CHAPTER 2. Decorating Naturally. An eco-friendly approach to home style
Textiles
Cotton
Muslin
Canvas
Hemp
Linen
Ramie
Silk
Wool
THINK GREEN
Where You Sleep
Pillow Talk
Linens
Blankets
Comforting Colors
Floor Coverings
Carpeting
Area Rugs
Wool
Cotton
Other Natural Fibers
SEA GRASS
HEMP
JUTE
SISAL
COIR
Natural Furniture
THINK GREEN
THINK GREEN
Bamboo
Other Materials
What’s Old Is New
Bring Nature into Your Home
Flowers, Foliage, and Plants
THINK GREEN
Vegetables and Fruits
Plants that Clean the Air
Found Art
Wall Art
Containers
CHAPTER 3. The Colors of Nature. Developing your color consciousness
Color Relationships
Understanding Color Temperatures
Nature’s Palette
Color Consciousness
Earth Tones: Colors from Nature
THINK GREEN
Nature’s Neutrals
Vibrants: Nature’s Accent Colors
Living with Neutrals
New Ways with Naturals
The Cultural Effects of Color
Defining Space with Color
Light and Color
Texture
Spatial Tricks
THINK GREEN
CHAPTER 4. On the Surface. Textures and finishes in your home
THINK GREEN
Flooring
Bamboo
Wood
Greener Floor Care
Engineered Wood
Laminate Floors
Cork
Ceramic Tile
Concrete
Slate
Linoleum
Countertops
Wood and Bamboo
Concrete
Stone
Metals
Eco-Friendly Options
THINK GREEN
Wall Treatments
Eco-Smart Paints
Alternative Paints
Other Surface Coverings
CHAPTER 5. Kitchens and Bathrooms. Natural designs for hardworking spaces
Working with a Designer
THINK GREEN
Inspired by Nature
Natural Kitchens
How to Start
Other Questions to Ask Yourself
Creating Functional Space
Kitchen Cabinets
THINK GREEN
Cabinet Construction
Cabinet Materials
Reclaimed or Salvaged Wood
Other Eco-Smart Materials
Wood Veneers
Reuse, Renew, and Recycle
THINK GREEN
Kitchen Appliances
Government Guides
Refrigerators
Dishwashers
Cooking Appliances
Out with the Old
GAS COOKTOPS VERSUS ELECTRIC COOKTOPS
OVENS
Kitchen Ventilation
Hoodless Downdraft Ventilation
Sinks and Faucets
Sinks
Faucets
Water Filters
Waste Disposal
Kitchen Lighting
Using Natural Light
Artificial Lighting
THINK GREEN
Bathrooms
Tubs
Waste Not, Want Not
Showers
THINK GREEN
Toilets
Sinks
Faucets and Other Fittings
Bathrooms: Light and Air
Natural and Artificial Light
Ventilation
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Storage for the Bathroom
Vanities
CHAPTER 6. Open to Nature. Designing around the great outdoors
Windows
Windows and Energy Efficiency
Choosing Green Windows
Window Frames
Window Types
Windows and Natural Ventilation
THINK GREEN
Other Links to the Outdoors
Patio Doors
Decorating to Increase Natural Light
Folding Walls
Bring the Outdoors Inside
Eco-Shopping for Doors
Garden Rooms and Conservatories
Zone Heating
Conservatories
Sunrooms
Orienting Your Room
Ideas for Creating Indoor Garden-Room Style
Porches, Decks, and Patios
Special Considerations
Furnish with Care
Natural Materials
Porches
FRONT PORCHES
ENCLOSED PORCHES
DECORATING YOUR PORCH
THINK GREEN
Decks and Patios
THE GREEN DECK
THINK GREEN
PATIOS
Outdoor Lighting
Paving Particulars
Eco-Smart Lighting
Landscaping
THINK GREEN
Resource Guide
Manufacturers
Associations and Organizations
Glossary
Photo and Designer Credits
To my husband, Brent, for his unwavering enthusiasm and belief in me, and for my mother, who taught me to appreciate the beauty in simple things.
Thanks to the National Kitchen and Bath Association, the National Association of Remodeling Industries, and the color experts at Benjamin Moore, Glidden, and Pantone for guidance and information.
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Using compost and organic fertilizer in flowerbeds, gardens, and lawns will help your plants thrive and reduce your exposure to toxic pesticides.
Because we spend so much time inside, indoor air pollution is a real concern. Many of these pollutants are colorless and odorless and thus go unnoticed. Awareness of the hazards can help us take positive action to improve our environment.
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