5 Quick Methods to Create a More Eco-Friendly Home

One of the most important things modern designers and homeowners focus on when building or choosing a place to live is how eco-friendly the home is. Reducing our collective carbon footprint is essential for the planet's long-term health, with renewable, energy-efficient solutions becoming more crucial than ever.

Many responsible homeowners are conscious of the types of furniture and features they choose to build their aesthetic around. Products made with sustainable materials that weren't obtained through excessive consumption of fossil fuels are of particular importance. An eco-friendly house powered by natural resources is the dream home for many.

This article will present the main reasons why creating eco-friendly homes is so vital and should be a priority for everyone. It will then offer five ways to make your home as environmentally friendly as possible.

Why choose an eco-friendly home

As well as the more obvious reasons, such as tackling climate change and reducing our environmental impact, eco-friendly homes also have many day-to-day benefits.

Reduced energy bills

Though there will likely be higher initial costs to get a home up to scratch with eco-friendly, sustainable practices, the long-term energy efficiency will quickly compensate for this with consistently lower energy consumption, resulting in kinder bills.

Low maintenance

Often built from highly durable building materials and through processes involving low carbon emissions, eco-friendly furniture such as our selection of dining tables is designed to last. This reduces the overall environmental impact of the home.

Health benefits

Homes with abundant natural light and plant life are great for the mind and soul. However, furniture made from eco-friendly practices is often free from harmful chemicals and substances that may have been used in the manufacturing process.

Aesthetics

Furniture built from sustainable sources isn't just great for the environment. It also goes a considerable way to creating a beautiful house with modern interior design features in play. There's nothing wrong with sustainable homes also looking great!

Higher property values

Most people today are aware of the importance of a sustainable home in terms of low energy costs and environmental impact. This makes homes with an eco-friendly design highly desirable, making them an investment with huge potential for modern homeowners.

Five practical solutions for a more sustainable home

Almost everyone agrees that having a home that's good for the environment is the responsible thing to do. However, not everybody knows where to begin when turning their living space into an eco-friendly house.

Fortunately, the solutions are often very simple. Here are five things you can do to reduce your carbon footprint and create a green eco home.

Invest in renewable energy

Now more than ever, builders are designing homes that run on renewable energy from solar power, wind turbines, and geothermal energy sources. However, if your home is slightly older, you can still take advantage of this by installing solar panels.

Not only will this assist with reducing carbon dioxide through less need for fossil fuels, but solar panels also don't produce pollution, increasing the local air quality. They are also low maintenance, resulting in lower utility bills.

Buy furniture built from recycled or sustainable materials

Recycling has long been one of the critical strategies for sustainable living. Not only does it reduce carbon emissions through less need for new products, but it also reduces the burden on incineration plants.

Rather than purchasing furniture built from new materials, consider versions that have been crafted with recycled materials such as reclaimed wood. They are usually more cost-effective while still maintaining the same level of quality.

Alternatively, if you are set on products built from newer materials, make sure they are sustainable. For example, our collection of dressers and wardrobes are all made from highly renewable resources such as oak and bamboo, making them both stylish and environmentally friendly.

Use triple-glazed windows

Heat loss is often one of the most common causes of high energy bills due to poor insulation. Investing in double- or triple-glazed windows means that you will need to use less energy to heat your home, making it less likely that you will need to invest in expensive central heating systems.

Conversely, triple-glazed windows will cause less heat to escape the house during summer, resulting in fewer cooling costs and a reduced energy bill.

Make the most of natural lighting

Natural lighting is often considered a key component of a calm and relaxed atmosphere, but it can also result in a more eco-friendly house. If you wish to reduce energy consumption, consider installing large windows. They allow more light to enter throughout the day, reducing the need for artificial lighting until the evening. This can help save money in the long term.

If this isn't easily possible, then consider one of our modern lighting options, each designed to merge into the main aesthetic of the room seamlessly.

Consider earth-sheltered insulation

Earth-sheltered homes rely on the simple concept of insulating homes via exterior means rather than within the interior. It involves thick sections of tightly packed soil being condensed into spaces between waterproof sheets around the outside of the house. It is an effective form of insulation due to the high thermal mass of soil and other natural materials.

It is perhaps not the most elegant solution. Still, many eco-friendly homes use this strategy along with clever design choices to create hugely energy-efficient passive eco homes with zero carbon emissions.

Conclusion

A green, eco-friendly house should be the end goal for any modern homeowner. Our environmental stewardship is being tested now more than ever, and we must all do our bit. Ensuring that our homes are as environmentally friendly as possible through sustainable materials, natural lighting, and renewable energy is an important first step.

At Viesso, the environment and sustainable, eco-friendly practices are at the forefront of our entire mission. We are proud to offer our customers only the best in furniture responsibly sourced and crafted from natural materials designed to last. Each of our partners shares our vision, so you can rest assured that any product you purchase comes from those with the same ethos and values.

Visit our website today to check out our extensive range of products for every room in the house. And while you're there, why not check out this article on how to make the most of your outdoor space.