Eco-Friendly Interior DesignEco-Friendly Interior Designwith Lorrie Browne

Lorrie BrowneLorrie BrowneGreen Residential ExpertGreen Residential Expert

Florida Licensed Interior DesignerGreen Residential Expert15 Years of ExperienceDesigned Homes in Florida, Illinois,

New Jersey, New York & California

Yesterday’s View of GreenYesterday’s View of Green

Hippie Generation Crunchy Simple & Boring Cheap Quality Bare & Sparse Not Fun

Today’s View of GreenToday’s View of Green

Energy Efficient Stylish More accessible Healthier Responsible Fresh

The Terminology The Terminology Can be ConfusingCan be Confusing

Green, Eco-Friendly and Sustainable can be used interchangeably.

These terms can get mixed up with natural, xyz-free and organic.

Don’t assume anything. Ask questions if you are unsure.

Why Go Green @ Home?Why Go Green @ Home?

Discarded furnishings account for 8.8 million tons of landfill waste per year.

Helps those with allergies or chemical sensitivities.

It’s healthier for you and your family.

There are lots of gorgeous options.

Poor Indoor Air QualityPoor Indoor Air Quality

28% of people/families are affected by poor indoor air quality.

People spend 90% of their time indoors.

The furnishings and paint we use in our homes can improve our air quality.

Volatile Organic Compound Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)(VOC)

These substances are indoor air pollutants or chemical compounds that exist as vapor or gases at normal temperatures. They are typically used as solvents in products such as household cleaners, paints, inks and dyes. Sources of VOCs include formaldehyde (a suspected carcinogen), xylene, toluene, benzene (a known carcinogen) and acetone.

How Can We Decorate How Can We Decorate Differently?Differently?

FabricWindow ShadesFlooring & RugsWallpaper & Paint

FabricFabric

HempBambooLinenFabrics made from

Recycled PlasticOrganic CottonWater-based Inks

and Dyes

Kravet GreenKravet Green

Fire

Kravet GreenKravet Green

Earth

Kravet GreenKravet Green

Ocean

Kid’s RoomsKid’s Rooms

Window ShadesWindow Shades

Made from Rapidly Renewable Natural Fibers

Bamboo, Grasses, Flax & Hemp

Natural Resistance to UV Exposure

Strong & Durable Resistant to Mold &

Bacteria

Window ShadesWindow Shades

OutdoorPanel Systems

Natural Shade with Draperies Natural Shade with Draperies and Privacy Shadeand Privacy Shade

Wood FlooringWood Flooring

Reclaimed Wood Plantation Grown Bamboo Teak Rubberwood White & Red Oak

Rugs & CarpetRugs & Carpet

Abaca Seagrass Sisal Wool Raffia

Sisal RugSisal Rug

Easy to Coordinate different rugs by using same border.

FLOR Carpet TilesFLOR Carpet Tiles

Mix & MatchEasily installed &

removedMade with Renewable

& Recycled ContentLOW VOCReturn & Recycle

ProgramArea rug or entire

room

FLOR DesignsFLOR Designs

Wallcovering- The Natural LookWallcovering- The Natural Look

Grasscloth Bamboo Cork Textured Papers Come in many colors

and textures.

Innovative WallcoveringInnovative Wallcovering

Wall FlatsWall Flats

100% Bamboo Pulp 3-Dimensional Can be painted 100% Biodegradable Easy Installation Create any Pattern

Benjamin MooreBenjamin MooreNatura PaintNatura Paint

Natura PaintNatura Paint

Safer for Your FamilyQuick DryingVirtually OdorlessVery durableOver 6,000 colors

ConclusionConclusion

There are many wonderful eco-friendly options to decorate your home and I am happy to help you explore them!

Please Visit My Website!Please Visit My Website!

www.LB-Interiors.com