When decorating your home it can be a lot to do and if you eco conscious it can be even more daunting to find environmentally staples. There are a variety of eco-friendly yet affordable furniture to choose from out there. 14 brands employ materials that are eco-friendly and conscious of the environment, also follow suit with fair trade practices. If you are going to be decorating your home and are conscious of the eco world you may like our guide to natural and eco-friendly online mattress companies. Home brands featured include: VivaTerra, Inmod, Stem, Eco Balanza, Haiku Designs, Eco Chic, Myakka, Bambeco, Etsy, Urban Woods, ABC Home, West Elm, Crate & Barrel, 2Modern
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If you thought eco-friendly bamboo was little more than a lawn ornament, we hope you now see things differently! Bamboo is a water-conserving, gorgeous and durable material that’s used in thousands of products including women’s clothes and duvet covers. From women’s clothing to green sustainable bedding sheets to long-lasting furniture, we know you’ll feel good about choosing sustainable bamboo alternatives to traditional materials.
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Fast Furniture
Again, this article is not to scare you into buying insanely expensive furniture or to shame you for buying fast furniture. As stated previously, sometimes it can’t be helped.
However, all of us can make a difference if we desire to.
Let’s start by letting go of the pressure to adhere to certain trends. They are always going to change and they are going to change fast. Once you have your minimalist living room put together, farmhouse chic will be on the rise.
Take a step back and figure out what you like. It can be super fun finding out what makes your house feel like a home.
If you’re not inclined to figure out the design of your house by yourself, it might be worthwhile to consider an interior designer or enlist the help of a friend. Watching your house being put together with the furniture you know will last can be a fulfilling experience.
Consider looking locally for furniture and don’t be afraid to slow down to figure out what you like!
Take it one step at a time. Happy furniture hunting!
Read moreHow To Practice Sustainability With Home Furnishings
How to practice Sustainability with Home Furnishings
Living a sustainable lifestyle isn’t out of reach even though it might seem like it sometimes. Instead, it’s a gradual process, especially when it comes to replacing your furniture. However, it’s no longer difficult to find more eco-friendly options now that more companies are trying to be more environmentally friendly.
Of course, on your journey to having more sustainable furnishings (furniture), you should just throw out your old stuff as that’s just contributing to the landfill problem. Instead, find creative ways you can repurpose some of your old stuff. There are plenty of Ikea hacks online that show how you can reuse or repurpose the planks into something new. If you don’t want to go through the effort, consider giving away your old furniture to someone who needs it.
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