Inside the HGTV Green Home 2010

In Plymouth, Massachusetts, one home stands on its own. The HGTV Green Home is supplied with the latest green technology to create a dream home for one lucky contestant who will be announced at the end of June. Each year HGTV raffles off a dream home. This year, traditional details meet modern functionality and style in the completely eco-friendly house, including the Serta HGTV Green Home mattress.

Looking at the outdoor spaces, several green techniques were used. All the trees that are planted were transplanted from open spaces in the Pine Hill Community. A rain barrel was also added in order to account for drought conservation. An outside kitchen with a gas grill is shown near spacious seating for entertaining. On the other side of the picket fence in the front yard is a public green space.

When entering the home from the outside, the first room encountered is the living room. All the fabrics used in this room are eco-friendly and organic, including the red couch. The printed coffee table was resurfaced by a local artist to create a one-of-a-kind green table.

Continuing into the kitchen and dining room, more unique features are spotted. The red countertop in the kitchen is entirely eco-friendly and made of quartz. Aluminum chairs are added to this countertop to give four additional seats and an open design. The dining room table was inlayed with smaller wood pieces giving a pop of color and a new design to an older table. A metal wastebasket was turned upside down and hung above the table to create an interesting green lighting fixture.

Moving on to the laundry room and sitting room, the space continues to amaze. The washer and dryer in the laundry room are energy efficient adding to the green nature of the home. Within the laundry room, a recycling center is formed using baskets with labels. In the sitting room, the lamp was reused from its original purpose as an old spindle.

Entering the master bedroom, the red bed was made from reclaimed lumber to continue with the green theme throughout the home. All the fabrics used on the bed are also from organic materials. In addition, the lighting on both sides of the bed are made from recycled tin and a burlap table opposes the bed. The green features continue in the master bathroom with an eco-friendly countertop. Natural light floods from high windows maintaining privacy in the bathroom while still obtaining great light.

Continuing down the hall to the kids' room, paper maché lamps form an eco-friendly lighting feature. The sunburst mirror was created using wooden dowels that were covered in magazine clippings forming another unique, green creation.

You, too, can go green in your home by incorporating some of these amazing eco-friendly features.

Sources:
www.HGTV.com