Looking to create new looks in your home without feeling guilt about making a larger carbon footprint on the plant? It may be time to look past typical furniture offerings and take a closer look at recycled furniture before you purchase your next set of console tables. There is a major move afoot for each of us to leave less of a footprint on the environment these days. While for many people that just means trying to...

The African decor boom Can enhance any room, But best of all If it’s all natural It can make your health bloom. More and more African American homeowners are discovering or re-discovering African decor. With so much mass-produced and over-priced home decor accessories on the market today, more African American homeowners are turning to African home decor more and more. African decor includes everything from hand...

Sea grass and sisal area rugs are very trendy design elements for almost any room. They have a natural look which is extremely popular right now. Many people consider sea grass an odd fiber choice for area rugs but according to design experts this is actually a very sensible choice of material for the purpose. This fiber is very durable and resistant to staining. It also wears well and is resistant to many household hazards....

It used to be that your choices in paint were confined to the color and the question of latex vs. oil. However, our increasing knowledge of our impact on our environment is changing the face of home painting. The paint that we have taken for granted is bubbling over with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which are potential carcinogens. The fumes emitted by these substances can last for years after the paint was applied....

Choosing to decorate with live foliage will not only provide an element that is literally green, plants can also contribute to a sustainable green interior. As a rapidly renewable product, live plants are a “no brainier” when selecting green accessories for your interior. This is especially true when you decide to use a live plant instead of a manufactured good, as the process of growing plants requires less...

Decorating your home to be environmentally friendly shouldn’t be expensive. And it shouldn’t just be for the environmental activists either; we all have a responsibility to our communities, and to our families. There are many ways you can decorate “green” for a lot less “green”! Here are The Budget Decorator’s top 5 ways to green up your home, on a budget! Use what you have: Many...