I saw a green home show on HGTV recently, and I agree, the furniture is beautiful.  It is amazing what materials they are using.  Among the many features were tiles.  The glass was the most beautiful colors.  Who wouldn't want that in their home.

This sort of "gotta have it" object lust is not sustainable. Part of an authentically "green" lifestyle is authentic simplicity (not just the appearance of it).

I don't think it is an either/or situation. You can still be green and want to live a healthier lifestyle and have style.

..but our excessive standard of living has become the whole world's problem. This story, fantasizing and dreaming about fabulous *stuff* feeds that lust, as do glossy magazines, advertising, etc.

 

Regardless this does get more individuals involved and interested in living a green lifestyle. I think that making the process of going green a little bit more stylish and attractive to the general eye is always a good start. I mean who says you can't be environmentally friendly and still stylish. I understand that buying into the whole race of trying to outstyle your next door neighbor or your friends is a silly idea, but I think that you can still get excited over a fabulous and lovely home as long as it is green.

 

For example most of the art that my sister creates is from recycling old furniture and other items that I never even thought could be recycled and reused as home decor. I wouldn't even attempt to do the projects she does, because I am not nearly as creative as she is, but it's still amazing. & quite frankly it does get me excited, every time she's working on something new.

I am not arguing that you can't be both "green" and stylish. I just think it's important to keep an eye on your acquisitiveness. The "greener" choice than a "green" purchase is - in most cases - no purchase at all. Personally, I don't like to expose myself to things that inspire more desire for stuff. We're not going to buy our way out of our situation - and way beyond that, we're going to be forced to make quite drastic adjustments in our "lifestyle" when we begin to feel the effects of peak oil.

I agree, eco-chic, sustainable furniture is great. In fact I saw some showcased recently at the DV Interior Design Expo in Vancouver. I was there on business and got the chance to see the show. The blue wood design competition was very interesting. I’ve never seen blue-tinted wood before. Interior design is a great thing to study and talk about. It should really be fun, reflect your personality and fire your creativity too. Then you will have a true feeling of ownership of the interior, so you’ll feel relaxed and at home. I have had very happy experiences with Domane - they are an excellent firm of interior designers who do very impressive interiors. I have worked with them and they are highly professional and full of ideas:
http://www.domane.net

I agree, eco-chic, sustainable furniture is great. In fact I saw some showcased recently....

- I am not arguing that you can't be both "green" and stylish. I just think it's important to keep an eye on your acquisitiveness.  -  good 

Those are very good thoughts. We all want to have clean, elegant homes but having a eco home where the material used for making the furniture is eco-friendly plus the fabric that we use for the sofa and curtains and other tapestry is eco friendly then that's a truly wonderful home. As the world moves towards eco friendly things we should first implement eco consciousness in our home.

Jason,

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