Like good therapists, good design consultants should not tell you what to do; nor should they tell you what they would do. Through effective communication, extensive training, and a vast knowledge base, designers should assist you by understanding your needs and wants and helping you to identify and achieve your project goals. As is the case with effective therapists, the best interior designers know and respect that the time you spend together is about you!
Recycled glass tiles may be used in residential and commercial settings, in vertical and horizontal applications. As vertical accents, they make stylish kitchen backsplashes and shower surrounds. Horizontally, they may used on ceilings, surfaces (like desk tops) and as flooring (check Coefficient of Friction to make sure they're not too slippery). Recycled glass tiles come in a variety of shapes including circles, hexagons, squares, and
What are the key elements to consider when determining if a product, material, or furnishing is "green"? Use this guide to help you make decisions about what to put in your dwelling; for your health as well as for the health of the environment.
1. are salvaged, recycled, or contain waste (that would otherwise end-up in a landfill).
Post-consumer recycled glass tile and salvaged furniture and lighting
Most people that say they have "linoleum floors" are in fact refering incorrectly to what is actually vinyl flooring. Linoleum and vinyl are very different products: vinyl is toxic and linoleum isn't. Linoleum is one of our clients' favorite green products. It is made of linseed oil, pine rosins, and wood flour and is often backed with jute fiber and cork (rapidly renewable resources) for both sound and shock absorption.
Words like "botanical", "natural" and "sustainable" are all used (without regulation) to convey an image of purity and reduced environmental impact. Businesses have realized the profitability of marketing products as "green" and "eco-friendly", words that are used on advertisements for clothing, cosmetics, cleaning products, cars and even real estate! This article provided tips to distinguish truly green products and services from sales gimmicks.
