With so much of the country these days working on ways of saving our planet and “going green” it is not surprising that green has found its way into interior design.

A building cannot be green on the outside without being on the inside. Energy conservation is a key step to going green so it only seems fitting that the first step to a green interior design is to plan rooms with energy sensitive lighting.

Green interior design can also reflect the energy a home gives off and uses up. You want a home that can be kept thermally comfortable while keeping the energy consumption at a low.

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Translated to English, Feng Shui roughly means wind-water.

Feng Shui is essentially the art of arranging objects to achieve harmony in the surrounding environment.

Not only is Feng Shui used in interior design, it is used in choosing a place to live, a burial spot and agricultural planning.

It is highly believed that Feng Shui has an effect on health, wealth and personal relationships. Feng Shui is a traditional Chinese practice.

Early Feng Shui interior design relied on astronomy to find the symmetry between humans and the universe.

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You can spruce up any room at a low cost. There are many things you can do without having to spend a lot of money. Many of the items you can purchase to liven up a room include paint, paintings, and rugs.

White walls can be very boring in a new apartment or home. You might not have a lot of money to spend for decorating or design but you need to do something.

Painting the walls can make a really big difference in a room. Some people favor sponge painting because it looks as if the paint changes the texture in the walls.

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If you love the style of a boutique or a lavish hotel room and you want to create the same look in your home, it is easy to do. Several things to keep in mind are plumping up the bed, sophistication, lighting, and simplicity.

The bed is the most important thing when you want to go for the comfort and the exquisite look. You need to remember that you need to go for the 400-thread count or higher sheets for the bed.

Use extra pillows that are fluffy and add an extra padding to the bed for extra comfort. The colors you use in your room for the elegant look need to remain sophisticated.

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