One’s house represents one’s soul and the decor of the house presents the beauty of it. For a healthy life you have to have a house with a healthy decor or better said, in today’s trends, an eco house. Here are a few tips for decorating your house in an eco style.
Eco house with the help of plants
Plants represent life, and humankind cannot survive without them. Besides life, plants will bring more light and color in your home which will brighten your day and will make you more energetic, by spreading out oxygen and energy.
Natural fibers and fabrics
In order to have an eco house you need natural material. The best example is the bamboo, but also the hemp. They are long lasting and can easily be renewed, they also bring warmth to your home. Instead of using synthetic materials for pillow cases, table cloths, sheets we recommend you use fabrics that are more natural.
Cotton and wool
Replace the synthetic carpets with wool carpets. They give a warmer feel to the house and are more pleasant at the touch. Polyester pillows can be replaced by pillows stuffed with cotton. These fabrics don’t have chemical that endanger the environment and are biodegradable. You can find on the market a wide range of products and fabrics which you can choose to decorate your eco house with.
Hard wood
The elegance and beauty of natural wood will offer a warm feel to your house. By using as much hard wood furniture as possible you will avoid the plywood which contains formaldehyde which lets off toxic gas in the air. Even if the hard wood furniture has a higher price than other furniture pieces, it is worth every penny, since it totally transforms your home.
Ecological paint
Toxic substances in paint are very dangerous to the environment, so you should be very careful when you choose which paint to use. Many producers began to sell top quality ecological paints. It all depends on you if you want an eco home.
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