Award-winning designer and author Lori Dennis proves interior design can be both stylish <i>and</i> environmentally sustainable in this easy-to-use, entertaining guide. Dennis discusses every aspect of interior design—furniture and accessories, window treatments, fabrics, surface materials, appliances, plants, and more—from a green perspective in terms of reducing waste and pollution and turning a home into a healthy, comfortable environment. Readers will learn how to:<br> <br>- use sustainable materials like bamboo, cork, and recycled glass to enhance interiors <br>- search thrift shops and antique stores for vintage hidden treasures<br>- find the best vendors for purchasing green products<br>- use plants and locally cut flowers to improve indoor air quality and brighten up rooms<br>- replace lawns with indigenous plants and edible gardens<br>- keep rooms clean with effective and nontoxic products<br>- use energy efficient lighting and maximize natural light<br>- apply for different types of green certification<br><br>Packed with over 100 color photographs, lists of the best green vendors, and profiles of leading green designers, this book is a thorough guide for anyone who wants to create beautiful interiors while lessening the waste and pollution generated by the building industry.