The Top 5 Eco-Friendly Décor Tips for Your Home

Eco-friendly decor has just shot off the top of the home decor trend charts. And we have Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to thank for it. The royal couple has reportedly done up the nursery for their soon-to-arrive baby in vegan and non-toxic paints, and their home sports other eco-friendly touches like a sustainable biomass boiler.

Sustainable future is now not just a need but also a trend especially in construction and home decor. Thankfully, there are more ways than using organic paint for your walls, which can be challenging to find and expensive as well.

Here, we outline five easy and accessible ways in which you can embrace the environment and be part of a sustainable future trend.

Building a green home

If you have just taken the plunge and decided to build your own home, then choosing green materials might be a good place to start.

Eco-friendly building materials are becoming more popular now thanks to newer environmental regulations. Energy-efficient and non-toxic cement and chemical-free paint are just a few of the items that you can use to construct your home exteriors.

Roofing and flooring

Attractive roofing and flooring need not come at a cost, and there are plenty of sustainable materials to choose from for both. Living roofs, like living walls, are a possibility if you have the expanse for it. Also known as vegetated roofs, this method consists of completely carpeting the roof of your house with grass and plants with a special waterproof layer underneath to prevent leakage into the home. Integrating solar panels is another eco-friendly choice, which has become increasingly popular today.

Eco-friendly terrazzo is making a comeback in a big way this year. Sustainable wood and other natural materials like concrete, stone, and tile are perfect for floors that feel cool on hot days and are also easy to maintain.

If a vintage feel is what you are looking for, then bring back terracotta or red oxide floors that were once fixtures in all Indian houses.

Bring your garden inside

Why relegate your garden to just your yard or the patio? Create a fresh and pleasant atmosphere and also enhance your interiors by incorporating house plants. Not only does it improve air quality indoors but also reduces the occurrence of health issues. Ferns, bamboo, and money plants are just a few of the plants that can be safely kept indoors.

You don’t have to stop with just a few potted plants. How about designing a living wall? Dedicating an entire corner or wall of the room to greenery is a treat for sore eyes and does wonders to the temperature and air quality in the room.

Keep a multi-tiered plant stand or a layered arrangement that has many types of leaves and shades woven in. Even floating shelves lined plants that flow and sweep over the shelves will create a magical effect in the room.

Furniture and textiles

Another interesting way to jazz up your interiors is by using textiles and furnishing made out of eco-friendly fabric made out of natural fibres that avoid chemicals. The best part? They are mould-resistant and do not release any toxins into the air. Think hemp, jute, bamboo, sisal, and linen.

Handwoven rugs, linen sheets, soft cotton throws and cushions, and hemp tableware like runners and tablecloths are all perfect fits in an eco-friendly home.

Stick to eco-friendly furniture too by selecting recycled or upcycled wood and metal, and plant-based materials like rattan, bamboo, or cane.

Raid the thrift and second-hand shops

Shopping for new things is never gentle on the earth. New items mean larger landfills and problems of disposal when they run out of their terms. This is where thrift and second-hand shops come in. Buying second-hand or pre-loved furniture will make sure you and your home are in sync when it comes to being sustainable.

Not just that, the best and unique items are usually found in shops stocking vintage and retro items, which can add a quirky touch and spice up your space!