8 Eco Friendly Décor Suggestions for your Home

If you’re wanting to redecorate your home there are ways you can do so, all whilst being kind to the planet and reducing your carbon footprint. Whether you’re wanting to make minor or more major changes to your home, have a read to see what you can do to achieve short and long term sustainable home improvements.  

Eco Friendly Décor Suggestions for your Home

Second hand ornaments  

What is better for the environment than reusing and recycling. If you want to start by getting rid of old ornaments or decoration, why not offer these out to local charity shops, or hand them out to friends and family. This is a great way to reuse and recycle old goods. Once you’ve had a clear out, equally, taking a look in second hand or charity shops yourself, is great for little vintage finds. Alternatively, pop onto gum tree or eBay and have a look for second hand ornaments/ decor.  

DIY décor  

Have you just wallpapered and have spare paper that you don’t want to throw away? Well, you could get creative by adding your own DIY decoration to your home. This could be something as simple as patterned cut out’s, framing them and placing them on your wall. Not only does this reduce cost, it is sustainable and reduces waste. 

Wooden decor 

Choose wood and handmade wooden crafts carefully. Although wood is an obvious sustainable material, being mindful of deforestation, ensuring you choose FSC certified wood which is sustainably sourced, is essential for being eco friendly. The FSC logo indicates that the wood is harvested in accordance with the 10 FSC standards, which is overall better for the environment. 

Bamboo cutlery 

Everyone is aware of the sustainability component bamboo products hold. Not only is this kinder to the environment than your standard metal cutlery, they look great too. Bamboo cutlery is reusable, light weight and can be purchased from a number of small online businesses.  

Thermal curtains  

When choosing curtains, ensuring you purchase thermal curtain lining will help retain heat. This will not only reduce your energy bill costs, but will also reduce your carbon footprint. You can purchase thermal curtain lining and simply just hang it behind your curtains of choice.  

Enhancing Home Decor with Natural Textures

Incorporating natural textures into your home decor can significantly elevate the aesthetic and comfort of your living space. Natural fabric curtains, for instance, offer a gentle, organic feel to a room, complementing the light and adding a sense of warmth. Rugs, on the other hand, play a vital role in unifying the design elements of a room. By selecting a customized area rug, you can introduce a unique, personal touch to your space, while ensuring it aligns perfectly with your overall decor theme. Natural fiber rugs, like those made from jute, sisal, or wool, not only bring an earthy and comforting presence but are also eco-friendly choices that resonate with a sustainable lifestyle. Together, these natural elements can create a cohesive and inviting atmosphere in any home.

Eco friendly candles 

Everyone enjoys the warmth of a candle glowing through their home, but be sure to choose the safest material. choosing candles which use natural materials, avoids toxic emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) being released into the atmosphere. VOC’s are not only harmful to the planet, but can also be harmful to the people breathing in this air. As a result, soy, beeswax and scented candles that use essential oils would be the more eco friendly choice.  

Purchase a low VOC paint 

Choosing a low VOC paint is a safer option. Once paint is applied to walls, those that contain higher levels of VOC’s can have long term harmful effects on those breathing it in. Standard wall paints can contain formaldyhyde and metals, as a result read the label carefully when choosing paint, to ensure you go for the most natural paint.  

Add plants to your home  

Adding plants to your home not only adds diversity to your décor, they look great, but also increase the oxygen levels in the atmosphere. They do this by converting carbon dioxide into oxygen. Plants also add water to the air, which is good for those who suffer with dry skin and dry coughs.  

So, when decorating your home be sure to choose these environmentally friendly alternatives to standard furniture and décor. Get creative, do your research and in turn you will achieve a beautifully decorated home, as well as a reduction in your carbon footprint by making more sustainable choices.