Ecologically sound meets looking good

Like charity, ecological awareness begins at home. Little wonder, then, that consumers everywhere are being urged to re-use, recycle and reduce when it comes to fitting, furnishing and even constructing their homes.

Like charity, ecological awareness begins at home. Little wonder, then, that consumers everywhere are being urged to re-use, recycle and reduce when it comes to fitting, furnishing and even constructing their homes.

It all sounds very admirable, but won’t it involve compromising on aesthetics? Not a bit of it, because far from being the quirky option, green design is currently enjoying a boom.

If you’re not convinced, a visit to the showhouse at ...