The Hemp & Sustainable Design Blog

A Beginner’s Guide to Decorating Sustainably

Take it one step at a time

Sustainability come from minor changes over time, not throwing everything away and replacing it all at once. One of the core principles of sustainability is using high quality materials that have a low impact in the environment and last a long time, so you don’t have to constantly replace them. Instead of regularly redecorating an entire room, it can be more sustainable to invest in a few higher quality, timeless pieces that don’t rely on the current trends to be stylish.

The idea of making your home “eco-friendly” can often feel overwhelming, the good news is that it doesn’t have to be. Urban Re-Leaf Home has put together 10 ways you can reduce your home's carbon footprint. Create an eco-friendly home by starting with the small things, over time you can take bigg...

In an ideal world, every home would be built from sustainable materials and equipped with eco-friendly features such as solar panels, double glazed windows and energy efficent appliances.

But even if you lack the ability or the budget to make big changes to your house or rental apartment, the good news is that it’s possible to make any space a little greener by making thoughtful, more conscious choices about interior design and décor.

With the climate crisis and deforestation continuing to mount, and with so much unfair treatment of workers and artisans around the globe, the design world will undoubtedly continue to focus on sustainability this year. I have gathered together 5 sustainability trends that will help you become more eco-friendly when creating your home.

What is a Wellness Home?

Stress, food habits and environment all have an impact on our health. A wellness home is a space that is created keeping in mind the environment that a person needs for healthier living.

Wellness homes offer home buyers a healthier and sustainable living space. Most of these wellness homes concentrate on a few basic factors like air, water, light, nourishment, fitness, mind and comfort.

Trend Predictions

Interior design trends may not come and go as quickly as fashion trends, but there’s always something new on the radar for those looking to spruce up their homes. While many people may be focusing on tightening their budgets in 2023, some of the year’s biggest trends are compatible with DIY project, shopping sustainbly and shopping secondhand.