People all over the globe are becoming more aware of environmental issues, but an expanding army of concerned 'citizens of earth' are extending the concepts of 'eco-friendly', 'sustainable', 'green' and 'organic' to include even their home decor.
Thousands of homeowners and apartment dwellers, with the help of forward-looking architects, interior designers and product manufacturers, are doing something about toxic chemicals, greenhouse gas emissions, and the over-consumption of non-renewable resources.

Fortunately, it doesn’t require a lot of cash, brain-power or a specialized education to join the home décor movement that is determined to make a difference. And don’t forget that eco-friendly home décor is friendly both to the environment and to your family’s health. Where do you start? The first thing to do is take stock. According to Josh Dorfman, ‘green’ entrepreneur and author of The Lazy Environmentalist, going green means addressing three basic areas: energy and water conservation, indoor air quality, and materials -- and all can be affected by home décor choices.
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Top Ten Home Decor Trends for 2007

In the spirit of David Letterman's much-loved Top Ten lists, interior designers and industry experts share their predictions as to what will be hot in home door in the coming year.Certain themes will continue from previous years, with some gaining momentum as they become more widely accepted. Still others will explode onto the scene as fresh, inventive options for today's decorating enthusiasts. All of them will be woven together seamlessly by the thread of personalization and comfort.

Today's consumers are seeking a look that's beautiful and sexy, but also practical for daily living, says Scott Yerkey ASID, of Scott Arthur Yerkey Design, Inc. Rather than having a certain style imposed on them, consumers will continue to design their homes to reflect their individual habits and lifestyles. Trevira decorative and upholstery fabrics will be popular options, as they're full of life and texture, yet also user-friendly and functional.
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Home Decor Goes 'Green'

Going "green" is hot right now. It is not just about taking care of the environment; it's stylish for the home, and good for your health. There are several home furnishings out there made from renewable resources, recycled products, or organic materials. Jeanie Pyun from Organic Style magazine visits The Saturday Early Show to talk about eco-friendly items perfect for your home.

The difference between organic and eco-friendly is that organic refers to agriculture or food that is grown without harmful pesticides or toxins. Eco-friendly is a term used to describe products or the making of products that have less of a harmful impact on the environment. Eco-friendly products can be one of three things, Pyun explains in a pre-interview. They are made out of: Something recycled, like plastic milk jugs that end up in furniture. Something that grows quickly and can be replenished, like bamboo. Organic-like cotton that was raised without chemicals or pesticides.
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Home Decor for your Outdoor Living Spaces

"It's a blurring of the lines between inside and out," says Joshua Thomas, a spokesman for Target, a company the features about 200 outdoor giclee art prints on canvas in their outdoor section on Target.com. "Sales have increased significantly as people realize that this art can now be displayed outdoors without suffering any damage from the elements," said Dick Stevenson of Island Girl Publishing, the Target.com vendor of the canvas art prints.

Home decorating for Bob Gerber, owner of a beach house located in Kitty Hawk, used to be frustrating until he discovered the use of outdoor art prints. "Every season I would buy some art of the Outer Banks area to hang around the deck and patio, and at the end of the season, throw it away due to the abuse the climate and young clients had inflicted. When a friend from Florida told me about some canvas prints he kept outside on his beach side patio that did not get affected by the weather, I decided to try them. They worked amazingly well -- no damage from peanut butter fingerprints or from the salt air. And no replacement costs for me this spring."
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How To Choose The Best Wine Rack For Your Home

Think about the flow and texture of your home decor. Without question, there’s a wine rack that fits perfectly for you. Consider a wooden wine rack if your home decor is rustic or antique oriented. You may want to purchase a steel or brushed metal wine rack if your home trends more modern or minimalist.Our personal preference is a wine rack that offers display and storage of other wine related items in addition to the wine bottles themselves.

Many wine lovers prefer wooden wine racks, as they’re easiest to blend in with most decors. Wooden wine racks come in a variety of wood styles, so your choices are numerous. We prefer an aged wood look to a wine rack, mostly because of the similarity to wooden wine barrels and the winery atmosphere.You may even wish to consider owning multiple wine racks. This is a common option for those with large wine collections, or those who wish to use one wine rack as a decorative piece with another for simple storage. Still others use one larger wine rack, complemented by a small table top wine rack for easier accessibility.