Greening Your Home Décor

From buying energy efficient appliances, to switching the light bulbs in our homes, people everywhere are striving to live eco-friendly lifestyles and create “greener homes.” Using environmentally friendly products and re-using items you might otherwise through away are just some of the ways you can reduce your carbon footprint and live a healthier lifestyle. According to the Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle MonitorTM survey, 59% of respondents say they re-purpose home textiles like towels and sheets when they no longer plan to use them.

Although using your home appliances more efficiently and repurposing old materials certainly helps create an eco-friendly home, living a green life doesn't stop there. There are smaller environmentally friendly steps you can take to make a greener home, and it all starts with the products you choose to decorate your home. Watch online at HGTV.com for more earth-friendly design ideas from mass retailers nationwide that can also be surprisingly affordable.

Natural, eco-friendly home décor is just as much a part of sustainable living as is unplugging unused electric devices and switching to electrical thermostats. There are several reasons to be concerned about the materials we use to decorate our homes. Some of the chemicals found in synthetic home accessories are toxic, releasing chemicals that diminish the quality of the air in our home and can cause health problems. Cotton is, by its very nature, natural, renewable, and biodegradable, making it an environmentally sound choice in home décor. Filling your home with eco-friendly home décor such as cotton throw pillows, rugs, and slipcovers, will not only enhance the comfort of your home, it will help produce a healthier living environment for you and your family.