It’s not only your consumption habits, like your food choices, that will greatly matter; other aspects of your life, such as the home itself, can either contribute to helping the environment or even hurt the environment. Now, everyone, no matter who you are, has a responsibility to help save the world; everyone seriously needs to! If you’re a homebody who loves to stay at home or even decorate their space every now and then, you can help make your home more sustainable while still finding beauty in it. So, here’s how you can make your more decor more sustainable!

It All Starts with Sustainable Materials

Ideally, you’re going to want to opt for home decor items crafted from sustainable and renewable materials. Nowadays, it’s easier than ever to find these since they’re trending. So, you’ll want to look for furniture made from reclaimed wood, bamboo, or recycled materials. These choices not only reduce the demand for new resources but also add a touch of character to your living space.

Embrace Second-Hand Finds

Whether it’s Vinted, eBay, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, you name it, second hand is always going to be better than buying brand new. So, don’t be afraid to visit shops, market stalls or even hunt around online for nice finds. Giving new life to pre-loved items is a sustainable way to furnish your home. Vintage pieces often carry a unique charm and can become focal points in your decor while minimizing waste. 

On top of that, you can still add funky character to thrifted furniture and add the characteristics you’d like to it. For example, if you buy a couch or armchair, you don’t need to deam with the fabric that’s on it, especially if it’s not your style. Instead, you can buy some fabric and a staple gun for upholstery and reupholster the chair instead- just as an example. 

Invest in Long-Lasting Furniture 

Unfortunately, furniture really isn’t made like it once was, and the quality has just shot down hard. Fast homewares is now a thing, and in modern-day furniture, it definitely shows. So, you’ll definitely want to prioritize quality over quantity when it comes to furniture. You’re going to need to try and choose well-crafted, durable pieces that stand the test of time. This means skipping out on what you find at IKEA since most of the furniture from there is fairly low quality. For the most part, you can still find high quality furniture at thrift shops, but they can not be the style that you’re after though. 

Repurpose and Upcycle

While this certainly gives off those Shabby Chic vibes, it is also a more sustainable option when it comes to decorating your home. Besides, you get to unleash your creativity by upcycling or repurposing existing items. Not only does this breathe new life into items that might have been discarded, but it also adds a personal touch to your decor. There are more than enough tutorials online, especially YouTube, on how to tastefully upcycle old furniture and accessories.