Everyone would like their home to include great pieces of furniture which fit in with the style and design of the living spaces. In this respect, everyone’s requirements are also slightly different depending on personal tastes and the space available, but eco friendly furniture is something available to all. Buying eco friendly furniture is really about making sure that the pieces you choose not only suit you and your home, but also that they won’t have a negative impact on the wider environment of the world we live in.
There are a number of options available when thinking about eco friendly furniture. Firstly, does your new dresser or wardrobe, for example, need to be brand new? You can save resources (and maybe money) by scouring second hand or antique shops. Even recycling centres (a.k.a. the tip) often keep back furniture to sell for a pittance. The pieces may need a bit of TLC to make them as good as new, but that will make the end result all the more personal and unique.
If you’re not able to find your new piece of eco friendly furniture from second hand sources, then think about the materials used to make new products. When buying wood always make sure that it is either from a sustainable source or produced using reclaimed wood, and that non-toxic adhesives and varnishes have been used. In the case of soft furnishings, go for natural fibres such as cotton, wool or linen where possible.
The transportation of your furniture also comes into play in terms of eco friendliness, so try to buy from local manufacturers whenever possible.
