Rooms in a Box Series

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The Green Rooms in a Box series has been very well-received, with lots of readers expressing their admiration for it. Though it can be time consuming to find all the products to go into a room that is all green, I love doing it. So I want to challenge myself and reward my awesome, loyal readers at the same time. Here goes nothing:

Readers voted to see this patio weeks ago, and it is long overdue. I know we’re almost completely past the outdoor living season, but that makes it a great time to shop for next year, since furniture, umbrellas and other patio furnishings will be marked down, sometimes drastically. The table and chairs set in this room was marked down more than $100. This helped me stay within budget while still creating a versatile space with dining space for 4 and a lounge area.

In the world of decorating, I believe that eco-friendly is the only way to go, particularly for nurseries and children’s rooms, where safety is of utmost importance. As such, I’m a big fan of the Tiny Decor blog, which focuses on eco-friendly products for babies and toddlers. I’m an even bigger fan of the Tiny Decor boutique! Owner Jackie Hernandez has pulled together an awesome selection of Earth-friendly products, include a few of her own organic, handmade creations. To help her celebrate the boutique’s launch, I put together this nursery using only products sold by Tiny Decor (except the rocker). And if you love the way this room looks, you’ll want to check out the awesome giveaway at the bottom of this post.

Today’s Room: By reader’s choice, a stimulating eco-friendly home office under $2500!

I like to think of a home office as a space that is bright and cheerful — a place where you love to go and where its easy to get work done. This office is colorful and eclectic, and perfect for any creative home worker.

1. Kennedy Bamboo Grommet-top Panels, 48″ x 84″  |  $84/ea., $168 for 2  |  Made of 100% bamboo
2. Large Karma Vase, Mustard  |  £30 or about $55  |  Made of stoneware and hand-finished with non-toxic paints

Today’s Room: An eco-friendly nursery for those parents who’d like to keep their baby’s sex a secret or who don’t care for the traditional girl/boy colors.

WRITER’S NOTE: Today is the scheduled end of the 5-week Green Rooms in a Box series. But because of the great response from readers and because I had so much fun designing these rooms, I plan on making it a weekly or bi-weekly feature on Wednesdays. I will make it interactive, allowing you, my wonderful readers, to vote for what room and budget you want me to do in the week prior to the feature. So don’t fret! Green Rooms in a Box aren’t going away forever!

Today’s Room: A nursery for a baby girl who was born sassy under $5000!

If a “green” room doesn’t have to be green in color, a girl’s nursery doesn’t have to be pink. Check out this nursery that’s black, white and purple, and green all over

1. Hiya Dresser and Changing Tray by Spot on Square, Bamboo  |  $925, Changing Tray, $225  |  Made of MDF and finished with low VOC, non-toxic paint. MDF is made of recycled/reclaimed materials and drawers and changing tray are made of rapidly renewable bamboo.

Today’s Room: A vibrant, stimulating boy’s nursery under $2500.

1. Little YOLO paints |  $39.99/ea.; $79.88 for 2  |  Paints and primers have zero VOCs and are Green Seal certified  |  Color: Sprout 03
2. Lite2Go All In One Eco Friendly Lamp |  $64.95/ea., $129.90 for 2  |  It is shipped flat to reduce packaging, and the packaging IS the lamp. All other packaging is recycled or sustainable. The package/shade is made from recyclable #5 polypropylene plastic and the light bulb and cord can be recycled by your local e-waste recycler, or sent back to Greenfeet.com and they’ll recycle it for you

Today’s Room: A Graphic, Stimulating Bedroom for a Teen Girl Under $6500

I figured that no matter what your disposable income, few people would actually spend upwards of $15000 on a teenager’s bedroom like some of my other Friday rooms have cost. So I kept it below $6500 to keep it obtainable and, well, realistic.

1. Silver Bendant Lamp by MIO | $175 | Made of recycled content steel; Flat design limits waste during production and requires less packaging; eco-friendly, low-toxin powder coated finish; uses energy-efficient CFLs, made in the U.S.

Today’s Room: A Bedroom fit for Two Boys for Under $5000

The great thing about this room is that even though it is filled with primary colors, they are used in such a sophisticated way that it doesn’t feel like a toddler’s room. It is a room that is cool and stimulating, but can still grow with 2 little boys.

1. Mythic Interior Flat Latex Paint | $46.99/gallon, $187.96 for 4 | COLOR: Soaking Spa 024-5 (blue), Warm Welcome OW-4-3 (white), Yellow Rose 07-5  | Zero VOCs, zero carcinogens, and low odor  |  The main wall color will be blue, with a horizontal stripe carried around the room on all four walls in yellow, with a thinner white stripe below it.

Today’s Room: A girls’ bedroom full of fun patterns and colors.

1. Linen Sheer Drapes from Pottery Barn, White, 54″ x 84″  |  $49/ea., $98 for 2  |  Made of 100% linen
2. Giza Table by Argington, walnut  |  $170  |  Made of FSC certified hardwood with non-toxic finishes and low-emission glues.
3. Taj Chair by Argington  |  $60/ea., $120 for 2  |  Made of FSC certified hardwood with non-toxic finishes and low-emission glues.
4. Midsummer Light by Tord Boontje, pink/fuchsia  |  $95  |  Made of paper, so it is recyclable