ECO-FRIENDLY DESIGN: MAKING SUSTAINABLE REMODELING CHOICES FOR YOUR HOME
Sure, you recycle and always choose the better option for the environment. But have you considered making mindful choices in your home renovation projects?
At Complements Home Interiors, we’re excited to help local Oregon property owners update their spaces with sustainable practices and products. Here are a few of our favorite remodeling tips incorporating eco-friendly designs.
CHOOSE ACCESSORIES MADE FROM SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
There are numerous ways to ensure your home refresh is eco-friendly, but the most important is to choose accessories made from sustainable materials. For example, rugs made from organic cotton or seagrass are an excellent alternative to traditional textiles. Furniture and decor items that use recycled plastics are also great, too. There are a lot of different options on the market right now and it just comes down to keeping your eyes out for the best ones to meet your needs.
REUSE BUILDING MATERIALS WHERE YOU CAN
One of the ways we help our clients with interior design services in Central Oregon is by suggesting ways homeowners can reuse building materials. Need a few ideas? An old door can easily become a fun entryway table with a little carpentry work. Or maybe your kitchen cabinet bases are fine, but you just need new doors for a facelift. Maybe you even have a piece of furniture that is fine in function but could just use a coat of paint or new upholstery to bring it up to date. The truth is that this is both good for the environment and your renovation budget.
SELECT PRODUCTS FROM ECO-FRIENDLY BRANDS
At your interior design consultation, we can offer recommendations on the best environmentally conscious brands to consider for new home furnishings. From things like sustainable building materials that improve the air quality of your space to furniture manufacturers that care about sustainability, we have multiple vendors that we highly recommend. These companies have made it clear that they care and that’s why we enjoy working with them. Our CHI team is also interested in hearing about your favorite eco-friendly companies—especially those located in our regional area.
DON’T BE AFRAID TO THRIFT
Much like reusing building materials, you can also help the environment by not being afraid to thrift shop when creating your ideal space. There are so many good finds out there that either need a good scrubbing or just a little bit of maintenance before they’re perfect for your home. Best of all, they’re often far less expensive than buying new and making this type of purchase keeps these items from being tossed away in a landfill. Think of it as both a win-win for you and Mother Nature at the same time.
ECO-FRIENDLY HOME REMODELING IN CENTRAL OREGON
As a premier interior design company in Bend, we’re always happy to help local homeowners with renovation and remodeling projects. Whether you’re looking to update the look of your kitchen, add a second story, finish that attic office, or complete an entire home remodel, we’re here to make it happen while keeping sustainability in mind. In fact, we’re here with you through the process from start to finish. Please contact us today to schedule an appointment.