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Restore. Recycle. Repurpose.: Create a Beautiful Home

by Randy Florke, Nancy J. Becker
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Overview

Renovation that’s eco-friendly…AND economically smart

From Country Living contributing editor Randy Florke (Your House, Your Home) comes a gorgeous guide to decorating sustainably and inexpensively. Providing inspiration as well as instruction, Florke shows how everyone can achieve a look that’s both harmonious with the environment and beautiful.

Color photographs show examples of rooms, all radiating country charm, created on a budget, and designed with the three “R”s in mind: restore, reuse, and repurpose. Florke clearly explains why going green is so important, how to use what’s already there, find a focus for every space, and determine what makes something environmentally friendly.

Anyone hoping to transform a home from ordinary to extraordinary will find eco-friendly, thrifty, and stylish ideas.

With its emphasis on simplicity, thrift, and respect for historical integrity, Randy Florke calls his philosophy the "anti-keeping up with the Joneses.” Comfort, style, and economy are the bellwether elements of his approach to decorating.

Synopsis

Renovation that’s eco-friendly…AND economically smart

From Country Living contributing editor Randy Florke (Your House, Your Home) comes a gorgeous guide to decorating sustainably and inexpensively. Providing inspiration as well as instruction, Florke shows how everyone can achieve a look that’s both harmonious with the environment and beautiful.

Color photographs show examples of rooms, all radiating country charm, created on a budget, and designed with the three “R”s in mind: restore, reuse, and repurpose. Florke clearly explains why going green is so important, how to use what’s already there, find a focus for every space, and determine what makes something environmentally friendly.

Anyone hoping to transform a home from ordinary to extraordinary will find eco-friendly, thrifty, and stylish ideas.

With its emphasis on simplicity, thrift, and respect for historical integrity, Randy Florke calls his philosophy the "anti-keeping up with the Joneses.” Comfort, style, and economy are the bellwether elements of his approach to decorating.

Library Journal

Florke (Your House, Your Home) explores decorating every room of the home with flea market finds, a trend that's been popular for years, with an eye toward sustainability. He intersperses his grandmother's advice on household frugality with trivia about waste in the United States. Recommended where green-living guides are popular.

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We all want to be eco-friendly, but nobody wants to go to the poor house in the process. Country Living Contributing Editor Randy Florke (Your House, Your Home) has constructed a home decorating guide that never relinquishes its twin commitment to sustainability and economy. Restore, Recycle, Repurpose sets its agenda with a mix of photographs, stylish design ideas, thrift-centered tips, and gentle green persuasion. Simplicity, beauty, and comfort—all with a conscience.

Library Journal

Florke (Your House, Your Home) explores decorating every room of the home with flea market finds, a trend that's been popular for years, with an eye toward sustainability. He intersperses his grandmother's advice on household frugality with trivia about waste in the United States. Recommended where green-living guides are popular.

Book Details

Published
May 1, 2010
Publisher
Hearst Books
Pages
192
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781588167699

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