Affordable Ways to Help Mother Nature Through Sustainable Interior Design in Your Home

Everyone knows Mother Nature needs our help but with green living becoming increasingly expensive it can be hard to commit. What if I told you there were affordable ways to encourage sustainable interior design in your home, that not only looks amazing but ensures you are helping the environment?

Take the time to think about making small changes. Even the smallest switch like swapping out traditional switches with motion sensing ones, can help save energy and money. How often have you walked out of a room and forgotten to turn off the lights? With motion sensing ones, you don’t need to worry.

Furniture is a great way to add your own style to your space but it can also be a great way to help the environment. By re-purposing old furnitures or subtly incorporating sustainable items like woven chairs or wood and rattan storage you can help reduce the planet’s waste and reuse materials already in circulation.

Window treatments can also help transform a room as well as encourage sustainability. Good quality roller blinds and curtains are not only stylish but can have great insulation properties. Also, speak to your local retailer about buying organic or sustainable fabrics so you can help reduce the impact on the planet.

These small changes can make an impact but it’s not just about the materials and furniture you buy, the choices you make really can help make the world a better place.

Lighting and Storage

Adding stylish lighting can make all the difference to a room. Natural lighting has a dramatic effect and can promote wellbeing while using less energy. For additional lighting, sustainable options such as LED and solar lights are a great way to light up your space. If space is limited, you can add decorations to your wall to double as storage and bring a natural touch to your room.

Making room for greener options such as a bamboo bookshelf or a growing plant are great ways to bring a natural feel to the room. Be creative and use your imagination to help reduce the impact on the environment.

Incorporate second hand items to add a unique twist to your interior. You can always spruce up items with a fresh coat of paint or a new fabric. Anything that encourages reuse is an excellent way to give something a new life and help Mother Nature.

Cleaning and Finishing

Choose cleaning materials that are less harsh on the environment such as bamboo or citric-based detergents. By doing this, you support the environment and the people who make the products.

Adding finishing touches such as bamboo or jute rug or a recycled glass tile feature wall can really complete the room. Take a look around your local area to find small local businesses that encourage sustainablity and environment friendly products.

Finally, call on friends and family to help. Donate any items that you no longer use or don’t incorprate into your own home. Not only does this help Mother Nature, but recycling items such as furniture and soft furnishing is a great way to help those in need.

Installing Greenery

Adding plants or greenery to your interior has been known to improve air quality and productivity as well as reducing stress. Buy plants from reputable nurseries or local growers and opt for seasonal plants to ensure you make a long-term commitment.

If you lack a green thumb, you could also opt for low maintenance plants such as succulents and cacti. These plants can be incorporated into your décor to add a splash of green.

Don’t forget to check the furniture stores or interior design shops – they often have plethora of going-out-of-business-sales where you can pick up sustainable materials at a discounted price.

Supporting Local Business

Buying local is a great way to show your support to your local community while helping the environment. Not only are you helping the local economy, but you are also cutting down on the amount of fuel needed to transport, therefore reducing your carbon footprint.

If available in your area, opt for local materials and shops that specialise in making eco-friendly items such as furniture, soft furnishing and wallpapers.

You might even find that upcycling furniture or breathing new life into second hand materials can also help local businesses flourish and help reduce waste.