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The Concept behind Green Decorating

by Support Team .

Monday, April 6, 2015

You’ve most likely heard a lot about green decorating. It’s something that people have been talking about for years but not everyone understands the concept behind this type of decorating. When you decorate the green way, you’re taking into consideration the impact you’re making on the environment every day. It’s looking beyond the here and now to see how the way you live will impact your children and grandchildren.

Decorating the green way is much easier than you might think. It just takes a little research to learn about your different options and then finding the best way to implement these green ideas into your home. The main reason more people don’t choose to decorate the green way is because they think it means sacrificing the things they love the most.

Green Decorating Doesn’t Mean Sacrificing Everything You Love

Many people avoid green decorating because they don’t want to sacrifice style or beauty but you don’t have to. You’ve worked hard to have the things that make your home unique and comfortable. For this reason, giving them up to for eco-friendly items is not an option and that’s understandable. The thing is you don’t have to sacrifice style or comfort to live a little greener. You just have to make better choices.

For example, invest in good quality furniture that will last for years instead of something cheap that you’ll need to replace in a few months. It’s all about choosing your décor wisely and putting some thought into each decision when furnishing your home.

How to Make the Best Eco-Friendly Choices for Your Home

Today, you have so many choices when it comes to home interior decorating. It’s easy to find something that suits your taste perfectly while still reducing the impact you have on the planet. You just have to be willing to put in a little extra time to do some research to find the right items for your home.

Here are a few tips to help you make the best eco-friendly choices when decorating your home:

  • Only choose the items you really like or need. This will also help prevent overcrowding your home.
  • Buy custom furniture made from sustainable woods. These last longer and they’re recyclable. Here at J. Design Group, we offer a wide variety of services that include helping you find the best suppliers for your particular needs.
  • Use low VOC paint for each room to reduce toxics released in the air and your home.
  • Recycle items you no longer want that are in good shape by donating them to your favorite charity.
  • Shop around for vintage items. These are unique, beautiful and eco-friendly.
  • Know what you’re bringing into your home. Where was it made? How was it manufactured? What materials were used to make the items?

Doing your research will help you determine which items are really eco-friendly and which ones are not. It will make it easier to find the furnishings you want while reducing the impact you leave behind.

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