Creating an eco-friendly home doesn’t necessarily mean you have to spend a lot of money. Going green is a way of life where you make mindful choices to preserve the earth’s natural resources. Also, it is high time we start inculcating eco-friendly habits in our children as they are going to build the future. 

If you have thought about turning your home into an eco-friendly habitat, these decorating ideas will inspire you to revamp your home in a nature-friendly manner.

Indoor Plants

Plants will never disappoint you since they bring life to your dull spaces. Apart from that, they bring freshness to the surroundings and purify the air too. Plants and trees help to balance the humidity level in the house thus reducing your chances of falling sick. Growing plants has proven benefits on a person’s mental well-being also. You can choose air-purifying plants such as ZZ plant, Snake plant, Palm, Peace Lilly, and Spider plant to decorate the indoors. If you have a spacious balcony, then you can place hanging plants, other flowering varieties and creepers to create a refreshing garden. 

Energy Efficient Lighting

Do you have a lot of artificial lights in your home? If yes, then it’s time to find out whether they consuming a lot of electricity or not. The lights that you have installed a decade ago may not be suitable for today’s lifestyle. A fancy chandelier may look good in your hall but it is not suitable for daily use as it can consume a lot of electricity. Consider replacing the lights with energy-saving options such as LED& CFL lights to enjoy great savings on the energy bill. LED lights produce softer light and are long-lasting, unlike traditional incandescent bulbs. Also, don’t forget to switch off the lights during the daytime to save energy. Keep your windows open and let sunlight light up your home. 

Non-toxic wall paints

Painting your home is an unavoidable procedure that you should perform every a few years. However, you may not be aware that some paints contain toxic chemicals named Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) that are harmful to humans and the environment. These compounds can release harmful emissions into the atmosphere, making the air toxic. These emissions may cause allergies, irritation and other chronic diseases if exposed for a longer period of time. So, if you are planning to give a fresh new coat of paint for your house walls or cupboards, choose a non-toxic paint free of VOCs.

Sustainable decor materials 

If you wish to buy new décor materials, consider buying things made of natural materials like bamboo, linen, jute, wool, and plant fibre. Make a conscious effort to avoid buying bed linen and furnishing made of synthetic materials. For example, floor rugs made of natural fibres and upcycled fabric can be an ideal choice for your home. Curtains made of organic wool, linen, and hemp are perfect for creating an eco-friendly living space. While choosing to buy new furniture or wooden accessories, try to buy those made of reclaimed wood as they have a lower impact on the environment and are also budget-friendly.

Home decor is clearly a reflection of taste and personality. Toi project the same in an efficient way, the design and structure of the flat is as important as the ideas and choices. To fulfill your aspirations of decorating the interiors in the best way possible, you need to look for an apartment that is flexible, spacious and supportive of all the changes- designwise. The luxury gated communities of Aparna Zenon & Aparna Sarovar Zicon are a couple of such places you should take a look at.