Choosing environmentally furniture can be a complicated decision. Here are a few things to consider when choosing furniture for a green home.

Start with the Finish- When selecting green furniture, especially wooden furniture, be especially particular about the finish. Even the most environmentally friendly materials in your furniture can be ruined by chemicals and toxic finishes. Specifically ask for furniture treated with non-toxic substances.

Examine the Construction- Durability is an important factor in choosing environmentally friendly furniture. After all, if you’re just going to have to replace a supposedly green furniture item after a few years, then you really are just creating more waste.

Go Vintage- Perhaps one of the best ways to add green furniture to your home, is to skip the new purchase altogether. Could you rescue a sofa or end table from your local second hand store and add new upholstery or a fresh finish? There are many varieties and shades of non-toxic furniture finishes widely available for such projects.