Press

It’s been very rewarding bloging about my passion for interiors and green design.  Listed below are media mentions that I’ve contributed to.

Chicago Home Improvement Magazine – February 2010
Check out this month’s feature article in Chicago Home Improvement, “The Fab Floor.”

I was asked by author Kathy Kidwell, to contribute my take on what makes flooring interesting and insight into flooring trends.

I was quoted by Kidwell stating, “A well-designed floor should work cohesively with the room, incorporating the floor finish as another plane to work with,” says Elizabeth Marusin, designer with the Naperville-based Asparagus Interiors Inc. “Color, texture and pattern all play into how the floor grounds a space. A well-designed room strikes a balance between the vertical plane and the floor, making the room work as a whole.”

The article posted below can also be found in hard copy at local design stores throughout Chicago in February.

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Design Trends & Tips – Green Home Design

Elizabeth Marusin, Asparagus Interiors
Easy being green: “I think we have a choice to be environmentally responsible,” Elizabeth Marusin says. Her company, Asparagus Interiors, offers design services and consultations with a decidedly green slant. “Because the products and techniques we recommend aren’t always mainstream, we’re often educating people about the unknown,” she says.

Eco-chic: Marusin suggests paint and flooring as two things to consider when going green in your own home. “Basic things like low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) paints and natural, reclaimed or sustainable flooring options make a big difference,” she asserts. “Think about longevity through both the durability of the materials and classic design. And always set project goals up front.”

Look of the future: “I’m hoping we see green building supplies become more mainstream and more stores start to carry these products readily,” Marusin says. “We need to make it worthwhile.”

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Asparagus Interiors, Inc.

“I am a small business owner who is committed to providing sustainable interior design solutions to residential and commercial clients.  My professional and personal commitment to sustainability is the foundation for my support of federal climate change legislation. I urge the U.S. Senate to act on this important issue this year.”

- Elizabeth Marusin, Asparagus Interiors Inc. (Designer, Allied ASID)