How sustainable home decor can help you refresh your interiors? The beginning of the year is not only for setting goals and making lifestyle changes but also for refreshing our minds and spaces. In this blog post, you will find tips & ideas that will help you transform your interiors in an eco-friendly way.
Declutter
Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.
William Morris
When you want to refresh your space, the first action is to declutter. You can do it with the Konmari method and declutter each section of items in your home to see which objects spark joy. No matter which method you choose to declutter, the importance is to leave only the things you use or that make you feel good.
How to clean & declutter sustainably?
Find Your Aesthetics
The next step to creating sustainable interior aesthetics is to make sure it is long-lasting. To do this, you need to know your aesthetics. Home is a space you spend most of your life in, and it should be functional and visually appealing for you. A great practice to define your style is to observe different houses and find elements that speak to you. Watch YouTube videos, read interior design magazines, or browse through Pinterest. Defining your home aesthetics will help you to stay within your style and avoid overconsumption.
Sustainable Materials
The second aspect of eco interiors is materials. Everything around us is built from some material. Get to know these materials and opt for natural ones. If you are not doing a renovation, you will not be able to switch the fundamentals of your space, like floors or tiles, not to mention that natural materials are more expensive. But when it comes to small elements and things you want to add to your interiors, you should check what they are made from. If you buy new linens or blankets, make sure they are from natural fabrics. Natural materials make your interiors feel richer, are more pleasant to touch and are better quality.
Multisensory Interiors
A great way to refresh your interiors is to change how it feels. Think of all the senses that are impacted in your space. Change the smell in your interiors by switching your candles and air fresheners. Change the visual side by switching up your wall art. Fruits in your fruit bowl can change the taste connected to your interiors. Transform your interiors not only visually but multisensory.
Quality & Function
When creating sustainable interiors, think about the function of your space and the objects inside it. Home decor is responsable for the aesthetic part of interior design, but it does not mean it should not have any function. The best decor pieces are the ones that serve a purpose.
At the same time, it is important to choose things that are high quality and that will serve you for longer. This is especially important with objects that are meant to be used.
Sustainable Home Decor Ideas
DIY
There are many easy home decor DIYs, from upcycling jars and creating wall art and ceramics to furniture renovation. You will find something for you. And once again, the best place to find inspiration is on Pinterest.
Decorate with Nature
An Easy way to make your home decor eco-friendly is to bring some nature into your home. Plants will make every space feel more homey. If you are not good with plants, buy cut flowers or put dry sticks into a vase. Seasonal fruits in a bowl are elegant and functional.
Second-hand
Second-hand markets are the best place to find home equipment. Each time people move, tons of items are being sold, so before you go to an interior shop, try to browse the internet to thrift the thing you’re looking for and give it a second life.
Small Businesses and Artists
Support your local communities. Find artworks from your local artists. You can look at the Art Schools in your area and buy students’ work. You can go to museum shops or find artwork on Etsy or Instagram. Find art that speaks to you and is unique.
Small Changes
The key to refreshing your home sustainably is in the small changes. When you create an eco-friendly and neutral interior, you can easily switch a few decor pieces each season to give this fresh feeling. By having a box with your decor items, you can avoid buying new ones and rotate between a few of them.
You do not need much to refresh your home — declutter and switch up your decor. To make it easy and eco-friendly, create a strong base and a set of functional, sustainable decor pieces.
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