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Eco-friendly technologies and splashy aesthetics totally go hand in hand. Try a couple of seriously eye-popping green design elements, and watch your home's aesthetic value, and eco-credibility, go sky-high. Some homeowners, like the lucky folks who created the amazing “Treetop House” featured on World's Greenest Homes, get to dream up a whole bold residence. Even if you aren't building your own place, you can still make an awesome eco-choice by picking a cool green focal point for your home. Green is seriously beautiful, so take a chance on some strong visual elements that are as environmentally smart as they are awesome to look at.
- Rock a slick designer wind turbine, like this one by the almost-universally adored tastemaker and icon Philippe Starck. When they check out your new roof decor, your neighbors will be, well, green with envy.
- Go vintage. Cruise thrift stores, flea markets, and even the curbs of your neighborhood for totally one-of-a-kind secondhand furniture finds that can be given sassy new life in your living room. You can use the pieces as-is, or try your hand at a re-vamp that really expresses your style and taste.
- Bring the outdoors inside. Surround yourself with nature, and you'll always remember to appreciate and protect the beauty of the earth.
- Gather more nifty, cutting-edge ideas that pack major eco-friendly punch by cruising through a handful of the best green design blogs. See what's out there, and then dream up the coolest possible ways to integrate some of it into your own home sweet home.
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