Environmentally Friendly Home Decor: Six Tips to Staying Green Inside

by Kara Masterson

Going "green" means elongating the life of our earth and preparing this world for future generations to 1ive in. Most of what we hear about being friendly to the environment has to do with what we eat, how we use transportation and what big businesses and companies are doing. You may be surprised to know that you can be environmentally friendly with the decor in your home as well. This article will highlight six tips to staying green inside your home.

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Recycle, Recycle, Recycle

Of course recycling your cans and bottles is a good idea, but what we mean here is recycling old furniture or decorative items. Instead of going out and buying brand-new decorations for your home, consider going to a thrift store a yard sale. Remember, "one man's trash is another man's treasure."

Incorporate Wooden Furniture

We all know that the furniture in a room is the room's anchor. It's what brings all of the pieces together. Choose furniture made out of wood, like this solid wood furniture in Toronto, and you immediately help the environment. Reclaimed wood comes from pallets and other recycled wood products, so it doesn't kill any trees. It's also better than costly man-made materials like nylon or materials from animals like leather. Plus, it can be fashioned in many stylish ways and always looks classy!

Try DIY

You don't have to install your own tile floors. But try a few DIY projects. It will not only allow you to save a lot of money, but you can incorporate recycled materials and even update some of your old items. Try refinishing a table, for example, or repaint the front door in a new and fun color.

Get Energy Efficient Light Bulbs

Many people are resistant to getting the new energy-efficient light bulbs, because they think that the color is unflattering. What they don't know is that you can now get light bulbs with the same warm yellow light you're used to. You will also be saving a bunch of money and a ton of energy for the environment.

Use Curtains Effectively

The use of curtains can be very effective. In the winter, use heavy curtains to keep the warmth in, so that you don't have to turn up the heat so much. And in the summer, use curtains to keep the heat out. Not only are they helpful for saving energy, you can get very fashionable curtains as well to make your home more welcoming and decorative.

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The Residences At The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain on May 23, 2014
Great article and photos! I love the idea of using reclaimed wood. There's so much of it you can find if you know where to look. Happy Friday!

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Brittany on Aug 23, 2014
So interesting, thanks for these tips.

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