Farrow & Ball gives its wallpapers and paints a green makeover

September 9, 2009 by Maria Kaski · Leave a Comment

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Paint and wallpaper producer, Farrow & Ball has taken far-reaching steps to make your walls a little greener, whatever colour you decide to paint them. Amiee Jones writes.

With 90% of their paints stamped with an ‘e’ mark on the tin, Farrow & Ball has announced that its products now contain a low to zero amount of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s). In paint, the VOC present is the solvent, which is released into the air as the paint dries, harming both you and the environment.

The absence of these solvents not only results in healthier, but also fresher smelling air.

These new finishes cleverly combine the environmentally friendly benefits of water based paints, yet rival traditional oil-based ones performance-wise, with the added bonuses of shorter drying times, plus an odour-free home.

Farrow & Ball also block-prints its wallpapers with its own paint, further reducing the amount of VOC’s released into the atmosphere.

As well as improving the ethics of what goes into their tins, the brand also continue to use recyclable tin packaging as opposed to following other producers in swapping for plastic. So, both inside and out, this is paint with a purpose.

Paint and wallpaper producer, Farrow & Ball has taken far-reaching steps to make your walls a little greener, whatever colour you decide to paint them. Amiee Jones writes.

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Family Special: Create the perfect eco-friendly nursery

June 1, 2009 by Alex Toso · 2 Comments

Launching a whole month of articles, expert tips and special offers on a family theme is our guide to decorating a stylish eco-friendly nursery. Who wants their new baby surrounded by nasty chemicals? Whether you already have your bundle of joy or are waiting for a visit from the stork, read on to find out how to make a green nursery a reality. Read more

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Tagged: art, Baby, bedding, cots, Family, flooring, kids, nursery, paints, soft furnishings, storage, wallpaper

Eco decorating from an interiors expert

January 8, 2009 by Clare Saxon · Leave a Comment

If you are looking to refresh your home with the new year, green your decorating with our definitive guide to eco friendly paint, flooring and wallpaper and the all-important finishing touches. Interiors Writer Alexandra Toso shows us the way. Read more

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Daily eBay – Design Editor Annie Deakin picks Biba wallpaper

January 8, 2009 by Clare Saxon · Leave a Comment

Magazine Editor for mydeco.com and Design Columnist for The Independent, Annie Deakin has chosen our beloved eBay bargain today. 1960s fashion icon Barbara Hulanicki’s striking wallpaper range. Read more

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Can I find eco wallpaper?

October 31, 2008 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment

Well, it seems the answer is yes, which is great news. Wallpaper is still enjoying somewhat of a revival, particularly the all-four-walls theme, but here at greenmystyle we’ve been a little concerned about whether it’s possible to do wallpaper and be green at the same time. Read more

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