Table of Contents
Introduction 8
1 What Is Natural Style? 10
The Global Environment 12
Waste 17
What's Inside Your Home? 18
Renewable Resources 26
2 Decorating Naturally 30
Textiles 32
Where You Sleep 41
Floor Coverings 47
Natural Furniture 52
What's Old Is New 56
Bring Nature into Your Home 58
Found Art 62
Wall Art 63
Containers 64
3 The Colors of Nature 66
Color Relationships 68
Nature's Palette 69
Defining Space with Color 80
Texture 82
4 On the Surface 86
Flooring 89
Countertops 98
Wall Treatments 105
5 Kitchens and Bathrooms 112
Working with a Designer 114
Natural Kitchens 118
Creating Functional Space 122
Reuse, Renew, and Recycle 128
Kitchen Appliances 130
Kitchen Ventilation 139
Sinks and Faucets 140
Kitchen Lighting 145
Bathroom 148
Bathrooms: Light and Air 158
Storage for the Bathroom 163
6 Open to Nature 166
Windows 168
Other Links to the Outdoors 175
Garden Rooms and Conservatories 181
Porches, Decks, and Patios 185
Outdoor Lighting 200
Landscaping 205
Resource Guide 208
Glossary 212
Photo and Designer Credits 217
Index 220
