Eco-Friendly
Living room
Inspirations
Realty Sage eco living inspirations highlight eco-friendly trends for conscious minds.
ECO-LIVING ROOM
Living rooms are central to a home from lounging to entertaining and enjoying family time. Making it eco-friendly, comfortable, and easy to maintain by choosing eco-friendly flooring, furniture and electronics like automated LED lights, Energy Star rated televisions and smart thermostats for a comfortable and energy efficient space.
WHAT ARE ECO-FEATURES?
Any element within a home that is recycled, repurposed, redesigned using materials that are sustainable or water and energy efficient without exhausting natural resources, or causing ecological damage.
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Natural design makes use of natural light which reduces artificial light and energy usage, indoor plants which improve indoor air quality along with wood furniture for durability and lower toxins. Incorporate nature themed art to complete the look
Boho
Make it eco-friendly
Cotton rugs
Throw blankets
Cotton sofa cover
Plaster walls are natural.
Upcycled art from map books.
Bohemian design is a relaxed natural design with a mixture of textures and simple colors.
GET THIS LOOK
Handmade Mosaic Tiles
Solar Panel Lighting
Locally-sourced trees as beams
Repurposed wooden stools
World Traveler
The core of this design are the natural materials like wood, leather, linen, and cotton. Accented carved furniture, vases, and travel themed art make the look complete.
Make it eco-friendly
Woven natural banana leaf baskets
Wood furniture, FSC certified.
Antique furniture (a great form of upcycling)
A Touch of Retro
The 1950s style used color and round shapes. Add lights, side tables, vases and chairs with rounded edges and a pop of color.
Pop of Purple
Whether you like eclectic, casual or modern style, a pop of purple is a fashionable choice.
Make it eco-friendly
Flor tiles made from recycled carpet.
Engineered hardwood floors
Minialmalist
Having fewer objects in a home is a great way to be reduce the environmental impact of a home. Also, keeping the colors and furnishings muted creates a uniform space where a few touches of natural elements like a wood table or staircase can really shine.
Make it eco-friendly
Sofas covered in natural cotton and linen fabrics
Natural light
Sustainable Minimalism, audible audiobook
South Beach Color
South Beach Miami is home to Art Deco design with bright rainbow colors and tropical palm fronds. Get this style by re-purposing vintage furniture and upcycling décor pieces with hot pink paint.
Make it eco-friendly
Zero VOC paint in pink and green
Upcycled materials, colorful placemats
Recycled glass bottle table lamps
Rustic
Bring the warmth of a cabin to a room with repurposed wood on the walls.
Make it eco-friendly
Locate rustic wood at an architectural or lumber salvage
Create a unique bar cart using glasses made from recycled bottles
Scandinavian
Simple wood and natural light recreate a Scandinavian design
Muted Provincial
To keep a luxurious design eco-friendly consider ways to use vintage furnishings including reupholstering couches and chairs with sustainable textiles. Instead of wall paper, consider hand painted "wallpaper" repeating a pattern using zero VOC paint
Make it eco-friendly
Painted wallpaper using zero VOC paint
Reupholstered vintage furniture
Antique rugs
Natural wood, geometric shapes and a pop of color make this design fun and comfortable.
Mid Century
Make it eco-friendly
Vintage furniture reduces the furniture that end up in a landfill
Mirrors as art also reflect natural light into a space
Display vintage books
Picture Frames, 100% Up-cycled Reclaimed Wood and Other Materials
Hollywood
Hollywood glam often includes a velvet sofa, gold tables and picture frames and a pop of color including emerald green.
Make it eco-friendly
Upcycle any table, picture frame or table Decor by painting it gold with zero VOC paint.
Candles with Plant Seed-Embedded Labels and Boxes
Connect with Eco Professionals
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