How to Decorate Your Home More Sustainably
‘Sustainable interior design.’
One of the guiding principles of Scandinavian interior design –and something we keep in mind when creating our modular homes in the UK – is the use of minimalistic, raw and earthy materials. Making conscious and sustainable choices when decorating your home is instrumental to improving the circular economy and reducing waste production.
We are passionate about collaborating with brands who are working to a more ethical and sustainable way of manufacture, helping to support skilled artisans and fair trade alike. From durable hand-crafted furniture to beautifully designed accessories, there is something for every type of sustainable aesthetic that you are looking to create in your home.
| Choose timeless furniture and design pieces.
For a truly sustainable home interior, invest in high-quality, timeless pieces that will last a lifetime. This will prevent repeat purchases and ensure your home design withstands the inevitable passing of trends. The ‘less is more’ philosophy can go a long way in creating a home interior that is clutter-free whilst supporting the environment.
Incorporating eco-friendly, hand-crafted treasures into your home design has never been more simple or so exciting – today’s conscious home furnishing offerings include things like:
| Incorporate sustainable lighting ideas into your home.
Install energy-efficient lighting to maximise green design in your home. By switching to sustainable LED light bulbs, it is estimated at least 75 percent less energy is used than traditional bulbs.
At Koto Living we supply a variety of innovatively designed LED lighting options, including unique statement pendants and multi-functional table lamps. Consider using such energy-efficient light fixtures around your home that provide ambient lighting at a fraction of the energy cost of your conventional lights.
| Use eco-friendly and non-toxic paints.
With a number of paint brands and formulations available, choose non-toxic options that contain low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOC). Many paint companies are now committed to environmentally-friendly manufacturing methods whilst boasting natural and renewable ingredients.
When designing Koto home interiors, our aim is to make sure we have an absolutely minimal environmental impact and that as many of the materials used as possible are non-toxic, natural, or recycled.
We can work with you on a host of interior design projects, from private residences to hotels, restaurants or holiday cottages. Combined with our curated furniture packages, we can make sure everything is covered.
If you would like to enquire about an interior design project, get in touch with Kirstie at info@kotoliving.co.uk.
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Koto [Ko-To] the traditional Finnish word for ‘cosy at home’.