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TRENDWATCH 2009: Green Remodeling
In 2009, “green” is finally more than just a buzzword -- it’s an imperative. We all want to reduce our carbon footprints and live more sustainably. If improving the environment boosts the value of our houses, that's pretty good, too. To find out about the best eco-friendly renovation trends, we recently spoke with local experts about what's red hot in the world of green.

Child’s Play
Create a well-organized playroom and let the games begin.
In the picture-perfect playrooms found in furniture catalogs, smiling children play with games and artfully laid-out crafts on kid-sized activity tables.

Trendwatch: Cutting a Rug
Hardwood floors are incredibly popular right now, but an unadorned floor can be a bit cold on the feet, and doesn’t do much to warm up the ambience of a room. With that in mind, we’ve picked some of the hottest area rugs around to help you give a more finished look to your space. Most of the styles are available in everything from runners to rounds. Choose your favorite and place your design sense out on the floor.

My Favorite Project: The Closet Gallery
Moorestown, NJ-resident Aileen Konzelmann is no stranger to home closet design projects--she has hired various vendors for organizational work in three different houses.

My Favorite Project with The Gutter Guys
She looks pretty good for a 150-year-old, considering the constant beating she takes from the Atlantic Ocean. But she wasn’t always in such great shape.