Want to go au naturale? Using natural materials in your home can be very aesthetically pleasing but, at the same time can offer health benefits as well.
Natural materials and earthy textures often bring a sense of calm to your home. Mother Nature is the best decorator so following her lead in your home is sure to do wonders for your psyche and overall well being. Soothing, natural decor can also help promote relaxation and who doesn't need more of that in their life?
Swapping out plastics for natural materials as close to their original state such as glass, wood, natural fibers, ceramics, stone, live plants and the like, immediately reduce the off-gassing of toxic chemical compounds in your home. It's impossible to keep our living spaces completely VOC free but, being mindful of the building, decorating and cleaning materials you use in your home certainly can't hurt.
Decorating your home to create a connection with the outdoors, in my humble opinion, is a beautiful thing. Take this grass rug for example. The woven basket look of natural seagrass just can't be reproduced well with synthetic fibers. Keep in mind that seagrass and sisal are not the softest under foot but, Mother Nature's surfaces aren't always cushy.
Natural materials and earthy textures often bring a sense of calm to your home. Mother Nature is the best decorator so following her lead in your home is sure to do wonders for your psyche and overall well being. Soothing, natural decor can also help promote relaxation and who doesn't need more of that in their life?
Swapping out plastics for natural materials as close to their original state such as glass, wood, natural fibers, ceramics, stone, live plants and the like, immediately reduce the off-gassing of toxic chemical compounds in your home. It's impossible to keep our living spaces completely VOC free but, being mindful of the building, decorating and cleaning materials you use in your home certainly can't hurt.
Decorating your home to create a connection with the outdoors, in my humble opinion, is a beautiful thing. Take this grass rug for example. The woven basket look of natural seagrass just can't be reproduced well with synthetic fibers. Keep in mind that seagrass and sisal are not the softest under foot but, Mother Nature's surfaces aren't always cushy.
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And check out these river stones used not only for the floor where they are traditionally installed but, on the walls as well. Hello outdoors!
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Call me crazy but, I still love slate floor that was so popular in the 60's and 70's. Get the image of the poorly grouted random-sized red, gray and blue slate split-level entryway out of your head! This is NOT your grandmother's slate floor.
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Wool is an amazing natural fiber. You will spend a little more up front for a wool carpet or rug but, it's durability and longevity can't be beat. Wool also has natural stain-resistant properties making most stains easy to get out. Natural, un-dyed wool with jute backing is about as natural, soft and low VOC a floor covering as you can get. This wool in style Notting Hill from Masland is one of my favorites.
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Last but not least, hardwood floors are a great natural asset to your home. On top of the fact that they are natural, they are easy to maintain and definitely bring a sense of the outdoors to the inside of your home. Many of the hardwoods that we sell at Action Carpet & Floor Covering are grown, harvested and Made in the USA assuring you of their good quality and that they have met or exceeded industry standards. Potential home buyers love to see hardwood floors in the homes they are considering.
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