(ARA) - When George Vanderbilt and architect Richard Morris Hunt were designing the Biltmore house in the 1880s, they carefully planned for detailed craftsmanship in every aspect of the construction. When it was completed in 1895 in Asheville, N.C., Biltmore was arguably America's finest residential structure.
More than a century later, Biltmore retains its title as one of the most prominent and beloved homes from architecture's 19th Century Gilded Age. In 2007, Biltmore ranked eighth on the List of America's Favorite Architecture by the American Institute of Architects.
Approximately 1 million guests visit Biltmore each year, many of them leaving with a desire to replicate the structure's artistry and craftsmanship in their own homes. Now, they can. Amarr Garage Doors is one of several companies offering Biltmore-inspired home products.
(ARA) - As spring rounds the corner, so does the desire to lighten the mood in life and home. Whether you choose to de-clutter or add a splash of spring color, simple eco-friendly changes to home decor set the tone for a much lighter, and brighter, season.
Follow these five tips to affordable eco-friendly home decorating.
Let color lift the mood
Color has long been credited for its mood-changing qualities. "Color really makes things more upbeat and changes the energy in a space," says Mary Ann Thornam, interior design academic department chair at The Art Institute of Colorado.
Read more: Spring decorating: five savvy home decorating tips eco-style
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