Natural Home Decorating
Sustainable Home Furnishings
What does this have to do with organizing, you ask?
Well, when we make the effort to improve our environment and life through better organization, often times it may bring the art of design or decorating into the mix. Combined, both of these make our areas "home-friendly" to its inhabitants and guests.
When changes are made to our environment, I feel it is important to move toward a sustainable lifestyle, and not just make changes without thinking about our environment. In the current issue of Natural Home Magazine there is an article "Decorating Your Natural Home" that provides four principles:
1) Salvage, reuse, reclaim or repurpose it.
2) Choose natural and renewable.
3) Buy recycled.
4) Seek out the least harmful option.
I can't elaborate too much about these principles in the article or it would violate copyright. But, I can direct you to some previous related blog posts about these:
In decorating, you can search out materials that are grown, made, organic, nontoxic, reusable, compostable, and recyclable.
There is natural paint, wood, metal and biocomposite boards for furniture, and natural textiles that all contribute to the sustainability of home decorating items. There are also many natural products for countertops and flooring.
You will find that many home furnishing stores manufacture furniture out of recycled wood or other material, so try to seek these out when replacing items in your home. I've found some real treasures worth restoring at second-hand shops, and it's sometimes like a real treasure hunt to find that right piece for your home! Makes it all fun that way.
Just try to re-think your shopping habits and see how you can make a difference!
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