Give your laundry room a whimsical look by adding fashionable wallpaper to your space. Instantly your laundry space will turn from boring to unique.

This home on the Rhode Island shore was extremely drafty during the winter months. Monique’s solution to the problem was to install draperies on a traversing pole to keep the heat in and the cold air out. The design enhanced the smaller window to look more in proportion to the larger window. The home owners were very pleased with the results, now that it is much cozier during the chilly winter months.

The newly upholstered furniture, window treatments, and art transformed this plain apartment into a welcoming, comfortable, living space.

This basement renovation enhanced and expanded the family’s living space by giving the children an area to play with their friends. When the parents entertain, they enjoy the wine cellar, kitchenette and beautiful bathroom.

Greening your home to make it more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly doesn’t have to be a difficult process. Use these 10 ideas to get started on going green.

• Switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs. Replacing just five incandescent bulbs with CFLs can save you $100 per year on electricity bills.
• Plug air leaks around doors, windows and other spots with weather-stripping and caulk.
• Use a programmable thermostat to keep the temperature at 78 degrees in summer and 62 degrees in winter when no one is home or everyone is sleeping.
• Buy Energy Star appliances.
• Reduce water waste by adding inexpensive aerators to your sink faucets, changing to low-flow showerheads and dual-flush or no-flush toilets.
• Use no- or low-Volatile organic compound (VOC) paints and cleaning products. VOCs can cause many short- and long-term adverse health effects.
• Use wood alternatives or sustainable wood products, such as rapidly renewable bamboo flooring or wood cabinets certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
• Plant trees to provide shade and wind protection for your home, which will reduce heating and cooling costs, and pick native plants that need less water, fertilizer and pesticides.
• Make sure your HVAC system is running efficiently. Change filters monthly during peak usage periods.
• Switch to clean and renewable energy sources, such as solar panels, geothermal heating units or even wind turbines. If that isn’t feasible, you can also sign up for green power through your local utility to help expand the development of these technologies.

Everybody seems to be on a budget, Monique could help guide you to the most economical items for your home design project. Monique carries budget blinds, budget shades, budget shutters, and other window treatments that will work within your budget. Contact Interiors by Monique to get the most value for your home project.

There are many different ways to go green in the interior of your home and making the right choices on your furniture, carpeting and window treatments is important. Some popular green choices are made of the following materials; wool, silk, cotton, mohair and bamboo. Not only adding beauty to your home, these products are all natural and have little impact on the environment.