Not so long ago, eco friendly home design was a niche interest. Limited options meant that including environmentally conscious products in your home would often come at the expense of your overall aesthetic. Thankfully, times have changed, and today luxury and green living can coexist. From powder room amenities to large appliances, your options for incorporating eco friendly products into your home design are endless and fabulous. If you’d like to make your home a little greener, consider making these changes.
Design by John Lum Architecture (via Houzz)
Air Purifying Plants
Decorating your home with plants is a simple way to add natural beauty to your home. But did you know that some plants can actually help purify the air you breathe? Plants like Areca Palms, Bamboo, and Boston Ferns are beautiful and can significantly improve the air quality of your home. If you’re looking to make a small change with a big payoff, consider letting the outdoors in.
Organic Bathroom Amenities
It’s always a smart move to keep your bathroom stocked with bath and beauty essentials, and today many top luxury products are made with the environment in mind. Brands like Origins use natural ingredients, ethical production practices, and recycle-able packaging for a low environmental impact. Plus, beautiful, modern containers will only add to the aesthetic of your powder room or master bath.
Design by SIR Development via Houzz
Reclaimed Wood
Over-forestation and inefficient transportation methods make many varieties of wood unsustainable. However, eco-friendly reclaimed wood is having a moment right now. From side tables to full feature walls, reclaimed wood can add a rustic-chic and totally unique look to any room in your home. It can also often be sourced locally which eliminates the high environmental impact of transportation.
Miele Lumen Dishwasher
Energy Efficient Appliances
Energy-saving home appliances used to be a specialty item, but today efficiency is a standard feature in any top appliance brand. Though new appliances are an investment up front, the savings in your energy bills will certainly add up and pay off over time. Not to mention, many new appliances offer sleek design and numerous customization options, so there’s no need to compromise.
Design by Christiano Homes (via Houzz)
Alternative Flooring
Of all the design elements in your home, floors may very well take up the most space. So it stands to reason that environmentally friendly flooring would play a big role in the overall impact of your home. Green materials like cork, bamboo, and reclaimed wood can easily replace less sustainable hardwood floors, while recycled glass can make for fabulous bathroom tile. For a modern, alternative look, consider low maintenance polished concrete. With so many options, there’s an ec0-friendly solution for all of your flooring needs.
Aesthetic trends may come and go, but environmentally conscious design is only getting bigger. And with so many different materials and technologies at our finger tips, the options to merge sustainable practices with beautiful design are only becoming more plentiful. If a gorgeous, green home is your dream, contact Leslie Fine Interiors, Inc. at 617.236.2286 for a consultation.
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