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"Green building is an approach to building houses that's different than regular
building. It guides every step of design and construction, from choosing a building site to installing a heating system and
finish flooring. Green building is alternately describes as "sustainable" building; ultimately this may be a more
accurate way of looking at it".
GreenBuildingAdvisor.com
American homes consume 20% of the nations energy and produce 20% of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide.
U.S. Department of Energy
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Whether you are redesigning your current home, adding
on, or building a new home, a great design starts with the site (property). It takes into consideration southern exposure,
views, topography, environment.and sustainable practices. Good design begins with a vision. It incorporates colors, finishes,textures
& materials to produce an art form that is not only aesthetically pleasing but functional as well.
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Healthy living starts at home Maria JK Hars is an independent designer specializing
in re-designing existing spaces to accommodate her clients present and future lifestyles. Many homes are often under utilized.
As a designer it's my job to help home-owners fall back in love with their homes. Designing is not just about sales, it's
about turning the clients dreams into reality. Maria also has a passion for sustainable design. Recycle, Re-use and
Reduce is very important to our environment. Green practices should be implemented from the very beginning of the project.
Green-washing seems to be prevalent in many products on the market. After researching a number
of products I have found a cabinet company that truly is green in both their manufacturing and their finished product . This
company is Executive Kitchens located in South Carolina. "I'm very excited about partnering with them and incorporating
their lines into projects that I am involved in." For 15 years Executive Kitchens has set the standard
for quality products at a value price. There is a cabinet for every budget. Each cabinet built by Executive Kitchens is designed
to order with thousands of color treatments and style options to choose from. Waterborne stains, paints, glazes and top coats are standard on all Executive Kitchens cabinet lines The Bellini Collection line is a contemporary cabinet line featuring exotic manufactured veneers - Impact line is for the
commercial and muli-unit residential market
- EcoFriendly (TM) Cabinetry and Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certified upgrades
available on all lines
As an independent designer I have the freedom to
work with various design professionals in Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. My vendors are top knotch and offer quality
products and expertise.Maria has a degree in
Interior Design and her background is mortgage banking, real estate and design. I've been designing for a number of years
and I still have a passion for it. Each project offers something new. No matter if it's a small laundry room, a large
gourmet kitchen or basement re-design it's all about the details which bring it to life." My
father who is an Architect in Groton, MA has been my mentor. Designing is in my blood. Growing up in an Architect's home, I
have been surrounded by good design all of my life. Whether you are looking for an
a la cart approach or a one stop shopping approach for your remodeling needs please call Maria at 978.808.1456 or via email
at HarsDesigns@yahoo.com for an in-house consultation.
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Kitchen remodel.
Design by Maria Hars Cabinets: Omega Embassy
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