Building sustainably doesn’t mean giving up style or comfort. There are many ways to be green in every room all of which add up to a more sustainable and beautiful home. Here’s how to weave sustainability into every corner of your home:

Living Room: Sustainable Style

• Furniture Choice: Choose furniture from reclaimed or sustainable wood sources. When shopping, check for certifications such as FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) to confirm products are environmentally conscious. Secondhand shopping from thrift shops and vintage stores adds personality without the waste.
• Fabric and Carpeting: For cushions, throws, and rugs, opt for natural materials like organic cotton, wool, and jute. These products are biodegradable and cause less environmental harm compared to the synthetic alternatives. Look for brands that use natural dyes and have transparent supply chains.
• Lighting: Switch to CFL or LED bulbs, for a reduction in power usage. Add some level of energy conservation with solar powered lamps or fixtures with a dimmer. You definitely want to take advantage of natural light, so use sheer curtains and strategically place mirrors to catch the light.
• Decor: Add plants to purify the air and bring nature into your life. Choose easy-care varieties such as spider plants or pothos. Think of decoration made of recycled materials, like glass vases and metal sculptures.

Kitchen: Eco-Conscious Cuisine

• Cabinetry and Surfaces: opt for cabinets that are done in sustainably sourced bamboo or recycled wood. Environmentally friendly recycled-glass counters and composite white quartz counters offer durability and sustainability.
• Appliances: Choose energy star appliances to lower your power consumption. Look for models that save both water and energy, such as dishwashers that have an eco-wash mode.
• Cookware and Crockery: Prefer to buy a long lasting, good quality crockery. Opt for stainless steel, cast iron or recycled aluminum products. Wood or bamboo serving ware is an eco-friendly replacement to plastic.
• Waste Management: Houseboy a serious recycling and composting program. Sort your recyclables into bins and begin a compost container for organic waste. Compost is a way to make your garden greener in more ways than one: It keeps fewer items out of the landfill and enriches your soil.

Bedroom: Eco-Friendly Retreat

• Bedding: Choose organic cotton or bamboo sheets, which are free of toxic pesticides and biodegradable. Wool blankets and pillows stuffed with natural latex or kapok make for good, eco-friendly alternatives.
• Furniture: Look at Sustainable bed frames and dressers made of reclaimed wood or certified sustainable materials. Antique or preloved Furniture can give your bedroom a more character and environmentally friendly touch.
• Flooring: Eco-friendly choices like sustainable wood, cork or bamboo flooring. These are renewable resources that give your home a great natural feel.
• Paints and Stains: Choose low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) paint products to limit indoor air pollution. An all-natural wall treatment, limewash or clay, is another way to create contrast with texture and color, minus any unhealthy chemicals.

Bathroom: Green Clean

• Fixtures: Use water-saving faucets, showerheads and toilets. Dual-flush toilets and low-flow fixtures can cut water consumption significantly.
• Towels and Accessories: Organic cotton or hemp is best for both bath towels and towels for the kitchen and are absorbent and eco-friendly. Environmental Bamboo recycled bathroom accessories Environmental impact is lessened by use of bamboo or recycled materials.
• Storage: Organize grooming products and towels in baskets or bins constructed from natural materials such as wicker and seagrass.
• 106 Cleaners: Get into natural, biodegradable non-toxic cleaning products instead. While I haven’t tried to clean my carpets, I’d like to give it a shot some day. Vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice work just as well as chemical cleaner.

Office: Sustainable Productivity

• Furniture: Choose desks and chairs made from reclaimed or well-managed wood. Opt for long lasting, ergonomic chairs so that less chairs are thrown out.
• Lightning: Let as much natural light in, so as to lessen the use of lighting fixtures. Use solar chargers for gadgets and LED desk lamps for energy saving.
• Supplies: Choose recycled paper products and refillable pens. Digitize papers to reduce paper usage and not print out unnecessary paperwork.
• Decor: Plants can help improve mood and air quality. Choose pots and planters that are recycled.

Conclusion

Eco friendly home decor is making mindful choices that are good for your home, but also for the planet. By choosing eco-friendly materials, maximizing energy efficiency and minimizing waste, you can have a beautiful space that is in line with your values. Whether it’s choosing new furniture or figuring out new lighting solutions, you’ll improve the eco-friendliness of your entire home. Adopted these habits to make your home a sustainable refuge.