Sustainability applied to our home

This has been the year focused on sustainability. The awareness of preserving our environment has been more present than ever and many people have wanted to adopt habits in their routines and lifestyles that advocate environmental responsibility. 

This new mentality has also become evident in households, through a new way of living, in which sustainability plays a key role. Sustainability applied to the home is presented in the form of actions focused on low consumption, waste management and the choice of materials in decorative elements, furniture and toxic-free surfaces.

The use of natural light and windows is combined with a more responsible consumption of electricity, advocating energy saving and regulating the room temperature with the possibility, even, of installing solar panels. The use of LED lights is an easy measure to incorporate and with optimum results. 

Ecological actions in your daily life

Minimising waste in the home is the best initiative that can be taken to create an ecological home. This is the Zero Waste movement. If waste cannot be completely eradicated, it can be important to compact it as much as possible and replace all types of plastic. If this is not possible, a good substitute is PLA plastic, which is much less polluting and is an increasingly popular option, both in work and personal environments. 

Similarly, it is convenient to say goodbye to disposables. A simple but effective decision will be to use cloth napkins. Using packs of organic cotton, besides not being harmless to the planet, also ensures a high degree of hygiene, washing by hand or with detergent after each use offering the opportunity to be a decorative element to match the room. A chic alternative that will provide an air of elegance and solemnity to your home while taking care of the environment. 

Recycled furniture without neglecting style 

In this case, we are committed to integrating decorative elements and furniture that protect the environment. A very creative option while taking care of the environment is to incorporate recycled furniture avoiding the use of toxic materials.  Creating vases from a light bulb or a desk with pallets are some of the thousands of options that exist and that combine aesthetic sensitivity with preserving the ecological character. DIY fashion, do it yourself, is booming and presents, as a result, spaces cared for with minimalist touches.

Along with the use of materials that care for the environment, surfaces can be presented that promote well-being and connect day-to-day life to our roots. Furniture with colours that allude to natural environments, without artifice, and which must be accompanied by surfaces that are in harmony and that emanate the same energy.  The use of floors and surfaces with these characteristics will provide your home with a warmer and more pleasant atmosphere. In this sense, ceramic finishes can become your best allies.  

Sustainability is not at odds with aesthetics, but rather becomes your ally in generating a home committed to the environment. Naturalness, style and care for the environment are the fundamental pillars of the new philosophy of the home.