In today’s world, it is not just about having a beautiful house — you want to make sure that your home is environmentally friendly as well. A home that is "eco-elegant" is built from sustainable material and uses water and energy more efficiently than the average home.
Normally when we think of homes that are environmentally efficient, it is hard to picture them being aesthetically pleasing. However, alternative building materials have come a long way in the last ten years. From the exterior to the interior of a home, sustainable living does not conflict with the style of a home. Each home, whether built of a contemporary, transitional or traditional design, looks superb and is of the highest quality construction.
Building Materials
Eco-friendly building materials are sourced directly from local areas. This saves thousands of dollars in carbon emissions. Such materials include special engineered panels, glazing, high-efficiency windows that combat the effects of the local climate, and other high-tech features.
Furnishings
As for furnishings, beautiful quality green furniture is no longer hard to find. Whether handcrafted or custom production, manufactures are now producing top quality furniture in our own country. You can choose from a selection of woods, healthy sustainable finishes, and fabrics. Urban Hardwoods in Seattle, Washington makes amazing furniture pieces (especially dining room tables!) in any style you wish. The furniture is made from trees that would have otherwise been discarded. Each piece is unique, from the color and figure of the wood to the shape and size.
Outstanding non-toxic upholstered furniture pieces of heirloom quality are made in our country too. EKLA HOME makes every upholstered piece with certified organic natural latex, certified organic wool and certified cotton barrier cloth. They use only FSC certified woods, non-toxic adhesives, recycled steel springs and zero-VOC finishes. To top that off, they do not use any chemical fire retardants. Every piece of their furniture is made in Palm Springs, California.
Lighting
Lighting is something everyone relies on. Today we are so fortunate because lighting comes in every shape and style imaginable. The right type of lighting can make or break any space, whether it is in the home, office, or an art instillation. A variety of different lighting applications is key to lighting successful spaces. Holtkötter is known for manufacturing the finest quality of energy efficient fixtures. They produce LED, halogen and fluorescent lighting fixtures for walls, ceilings, tables and floors. Their workmanship and finishes are of the ultimate quality.
The day of having an eco-elegant home with beautiful, healthy materials and furnishings has arrived. These materials and furnishings are superior in quality, life cycle, and design — and, they help upkeep the health of our planet! Keep your home beautiful while keeping the planet beautiful as well.
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Lynn Hoffman, IIDA, RID, LEED® – AP ID+C, is a Sustainable Interior Designer with more than 25 years experience working nationally and internationally producing Corporate, Hospitality and Prestigious Residential projects for Fortune 500 and celebrity clients, architects and builders. Her office is located in downtown Stamford, CT and offers a full range of services dedicated to elevating eco-conscious designs to new levels of luxury and sophistication.
Lynn Hoffman Design, LLC
One Stamford Plaza
263 Tresser Boulevard, 9th Floor
Stamford, CT 06901
203.984.4695
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