Having a well-decorated home doesn’t have to mean breaking your budget or enlarging your carbon footprint. In fact, there are plenty of ways to sustainably decorate your home and still have beautiful interior design.
Sustainable decorating incorporates eco-friendly practices while also accentuating the beauty of your home. This is especially prevalent given that much of landfill waste can come from over-consumption: in fact, each year there is 9 million tons of furniture added to landfills. Living a sustainable lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style. Check out the 3 tips below on how to decorate your home in an eco-friendly fashion.
1. Upcycle existing furniture
Upcycling is when you refresh or revamp your current furniture or used furniture to add some newfound flair.
2. Buy handmade or local pieces
Shipping and buying from chain stores has an enormous impact on the environment through carbon emissions. Opting for local or handmade pieces makes sure your purchases reduce your carbon footprint.
3. Reduce or eliminate plastic
Many decorative items in your home could be made from plastic, which take thousands of years to decompose. Instead, swap out plastic decor for recyclable or biodegradable items. Hints: plants make excellent decor.
For more tips on how to decorate sustainably, check out this infographic from Hippo home insurance.
