Fixing up a Brooklyn rental home is one of the most effortless ways to add your personality to your area. However, if making an eco-friendly home is critical, you might not be confident about where to get home décor items that can both enhance the look of your space and reduce your carbon footprint concertedly. The good news is that it is not only possible but easy to “go green” with your décor. By reducing waste and reusing or repurposing non-recyclable items, you can create a unique look for your home and still be part of the solution for a greener earth.
The first place to look for eco-friendly décor is to get pre-owned or vintage items. Thrift shops, eBay, and many more locations suggest a way to repurpose existing furniture and home décor items into something that suits your unique style. There are many unusual approaches to upcycle old furniture and old junk to new treasures for a rental home.
Furthermore, you can save a lot of money by purchasing pre-owned items and then repurposing them yourself. Just be confident you possess the right tools and know-how before embarking on any upcycling project. If not, then try to procure repurposed furniture from furniture stores. Stores like Etsy have brought handmade items nearer to us and made it simpler than ever to purchase directly from artists with our same values. While handmade items may cost more, those prices reflect an investment in a greener future for everyone.
One other eco-friendly home décor strategy is that you should buy items crafted out of natural, organic elements. When viable, choose items made out of sustainable wood and bamboo, and do not have chemical finishes. Carpet, in particular, is full of chemicals and pollutants that not only harm the planet during the manufacturing process but that get released into the air in your home as well. To be eco-friendlier, opt for hardwood flooring instead. As the cost of installation may be higher, real wood floors last longer than carpet does. Furthermore, when it needs to be replaced, the old wood planks can be reused to make other stuff instead of polluting the soil in a landfill.
The most effective way to shrink your home’s carbon footprint is to go plastic-free in choosing your décor. Even if the plastic is convenient, there are a lot of other materials out there that are more eco-friendly. And also, single-use plastics are a critical problem because most of what is tossed into recycling bins aren’t actually recyclable. Opt for glass, tins, or other containers that can be reused over and over again. With ingenuity and patience, you could create some truly stunning home décor items without needing to rely on non-biodegradable plastics.
If you are planning to go really green, include houseplants in your decorating plans. Indoor plants invite feelings of happiness and peace and can help freshen the air in your home. A number of houseplants are also multipurpose, such as succulents like aloe vera and herbs. These can be used for medicinal and food purposes, and they still bear the great advantages that any houseplant may have.
Finally, don’t forget that if you are buying items to replace things you already have, protect the planet by listing your old items for sale or by giving them to a friend or local charity. Before disposing of your household décor items and furniture, try other ways that you could reuse or repurpose it. If you do not possess the time or expertise for the task, try to find someone that would buy your items. Being eco-friendly with your home décor might take a little extra time and effort, but in the end, it will all be worth it.
Our team at Real Property Management New York Gold can help you find the perfect rental home to personalize and make your own. Contact us online or call us 347-905-5770 right away!
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