By Marc Atiyolil , Canwest News Service
Dear Marc,
My New Year’s resolution was to have an eco-friendly home. I am redoing one room at a time and turning it into an eco-friendly design. I am tackling my first room and am in search of eco-friendly flooring. Are there any that you can suggest? — Michelle
Dear Michelle,
Congratulations on taking a “green” initiative in your new design project. Every bit will help make our planet a better place to live in for the generations to come. There are a few different eco-friendly floors on the market today.
First, you can get traditional carpet made of eco-friendly materials but if you want something really unique, I would suggest you take a look at the leather flooring. It is made entirely of recycled leather and has a very unique look from anything else on the market. It easily assembles with a snap together system so you can put it together yourself. The final look is clean and modern and looks great in almost any space.
Dear Marc,
I bought an older one-and-a-half storey home. I want to change around the layout of the main floor by tearing down a few walls. Is there anything I need to know before I start? — Jenna
Dear Jenna,
Welcome to the world of renovation! Open concept spaces offer a modern touch to any home but beware of hidden structural elements. Homes have what we call, “load bearing walls” which are walls that keep the house from collapsing. These walls should never be torn down without a consultation from an engineer or contractor. This does not mean it cannot be done. Your contractor might be able to find an alternative to this open-concept design by adding structural beams or pillars to replace the wall. Therefore, always consult a professional before making any major renovations such as the removal of a wall.
Marc Atiyolil, celebrity designer and home trend expert is the editor-in-chief of Canadian Home Trends — Canada’s Home Decor & Lifestyle Magazine, and regular contributor to numerous TV, radio and print media.
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