Being in the Interior Design and Home Staging world, I know a lot about paint. I suppose that I began to take it for granted that everyone knows what low VOC and Zero VOC paints are. Silly me! Today I'm going out on a paint color consultation. When speaking with my client on the phone I asked her if she had a preference for low or zero VOC paints. She had no idea what that meant. --- No, she didn't ask me if it stood for "very odd colors" ... that was just for … (14 comments)
green design: Sustainable and Stylish - Green Design That is Truly Glamorous!
- 02/11/09 06:58 PM
Here's a sofa that is as sustainable and eco friendly as can possibly be while simultaneously looking so very stylish! Everything about this sofa from Pure by Amy McKay is Earth Friendly. The seat padding is natural latex, which is tapped from rubber trees, and emits no toxic gases. It is covered in organic wool upholstery, has natural jute webbing instead of petroleum based nylon. The legs are from locally harvested alder, glued together with water-based non-toxic glue and finished with natural linseed oil. Nice to know that you can indulge in a beautiful sofa with a clear conscience!
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green design: Sustainable Design Leaves the Rustic Look Behind ... Ultra Cool and Eco Friendly
- 02/10/09 12:19 PM
One of my favorite sustainable products used in modern interior design is Kirei Board. It is manufactured from reclaimed sorghum straw and no-added-formaldehyde adhesive. It has a beautiful coloration and pattern to it that makes it a real stand-out. You can buy panels of Kirei board just the same as you buy sheets of plywood. Here are photos of two modern pieces of furniture that I love! They are made using kirei board combined with FSC certified plywood and white gloss lacquer. These are both by Iannone Design.
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green design: Introduction to Pangaea Interior Design & New Modern Dwellings & Design, PDX Group
- 02/02/09 09:00 AM
Hi! I am an interior designer in Portland, Oregon specializing in contemporary style. I am passionate about contemporary residential architecture including lofts, condos, infill projects and single family homes. This is my niche market. I also provide home staging services and my inventory of furnishings, accessories and art are carefully selected to enhance the look of modern architecture. If you are addicted to Dwell Magazine and Metropolitan Home, we'll have a lot in common. I have been an artist for many years and have also been able to provide commission artwork for my clients as well as art selection services. in … (4 comments)
green design: Why Energy Efficient Light Bulbs Fail to Thrive
- 01/27/09 09:48 AM
As a person interested in a sustainable world, I am looking to do my part in as many ways as possible. As an Interior Designer here in Portland, Oregon where we are deeply concerned with being eco-friendly, I have the opportunity and the responsibility of influencing others more than the average person because I help my clients to choose materials, finishes and products that can be (or not be) "green", efficient, or sustainable. I also provide home staging services so I have an entire warehouse of furniture, accessories and lamps, which again, can be green or not. The one area in … (4 comments)
Portland Oregon Interior Designer, Redesign and Home Staging professional, Pangaea, shares tips on preparing a home for sale, interior design ideas for lofts & contemporary architecture, and home improvement projects.
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