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Eco-Friendly Design TipsWhen it comes to designing and decorating your home, don't be afraid to think outside the box! Home builder Dan Phillips shares environmentally friendly, creative ways to update your home with eco-friendly materials and techniques.
By Stephanie Mitchell
Frame samples from framing shops make excellent accent pieces for your walls. "When they rotate their inventory, they just throw [frame samples] away," Phillips says. "That's a lot of legitimate gold and silver leaf [detailing] and wonderful colors and designs." Dan uses the frame samples as decorations for the walls of the homes and as ceiling coverings. Keep Reading Photo: Courtesy of Phoenix Commotion
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