Reduced design has a lot to do with reducing not just the harmful effects that certain household objects may have on the environment; it also has a lot to do with reducing the cost of living, as well as reducing the harmful toxins your family could be exposed to.
One of the most important decisions you’ll make when choosing to remodel your home is paint, and there’s a lot more to consider than just the color! Certain types of paint contain VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), which are gases released from certain solids or liquids that include a large variety of harmful and toxic chemicals. Some of the chemicals found in VOCs can cause both short and long-term health effects, including headaches, loss of coordination, nausea, eye, throat, and nose irritation, and also liver, kidney, and central nervous system damage.

There are alternatives to these toxins, however. Sherwin Williams has recently come out with a new brand of interior latex paint called Harmony. This unique and environmentally friendly paint contains no VOCs, is packaged with recycled materials, is safe for kids’ rooms, and still maintains an excellent quality and durability. In addition to that, Harmony has anti-microbial properties which make the paint resistant to mildew. Harmony is virtually odor-free and available in primer and topcoat, as well as flat, eg-shel, and semi-gloss finishes. Sherwin-Williams also backs the paint with a Lifetime Warranty.

For all of the details concerning Harmony, you can visit the Harmony website, a part of Sherwin-williams.com. Be on the lookout for the next installment of Reduced Design, which focuses on lighting choices.