Green And Gutsy Design

Eco-friendly technologies and splashy aesthetics totally go hand in hand. Try a couple of seriously eye-popping green design elements, and watch your home's aesthetic value, and eco-credibility, go sky-high. Some homeowners, like the lucky folks who created the amazing ?Treetop House? featured on World's Greenest Homes, get to dream up a whole bold residence. Even if you aren't building your own place, you can still make an awesome eco-choice by picking a cool green focal point for your home. Green is seriously beautiful, so take a chance on some strong visual elements that are as environmentally smart as they are awesome to look at.

- Rock a slick designer wind turbine, like this one by the almost-universally adored tastemaker and icon Philippe Starck. When they check out your new roof decor, your neighbors will be, well, green with envy.

- Go vintage. Cruise thrift stores, flea markets, and even the curbs of your neighborhood for totally one-of-a-kind secondhand furniture finds that can be given sassy new life in your living room. You can use the pieces as-is, or try your hand at a re-vamp that really expresses your style and taste.

- Bring the outdoors inside. Surround yourself with nature, and you'll always remember to appreciate and protect the beauty of the earth.

- Gather more nifty, cutting-edge ideas that pack major eco-friendly punch by cruising through a handful of the best [green design blogs. See what's out there, and then dream up the coolest possible ways to integrate some of it into your own home sweet home.

This post was inspired by World's Greenest Homes