Ah, decorating. It’s the one time of year when you can show off your personality and express yourself with swaths of color and pattern. But if you’re looking for ways to be more eco-friendly this holiday season, why not consider using natural materials? Not only will they help you look like a pro on Pinterest but they can also help keep your home healthy and happy. So whether you’re planning a simple table centerpiece or something more elaborate for your mantelpiece, here are seven ways to decorate with natural materials:
Bring the outdoors in.
Using natural materials in your home decorating is a great way to bring the outdoors in. You can use plants and flowers, wood or stone or natural fibers like wool, cotton and linen. You can also use natural dyes to color fabrics.
Use items that are already in your home.
- Use items that are already in your home. The best way to decorate your home with natural materials is to use what you have—don’t buy new things just for the sake of it. If you’re feeling inspired, try making something yourself! There’s no need to purchase anything if you can make it yourself from things around the house.
- Don’t buy new things that are harmful or toxic to humans or animals. Your home should be a place where everyone feels comfortable, so don’t compromise on health and safety by purchasing furniture made from materials such as PVC (vinyl) or polyester.
Decorate with natural fibers
In this section, we’ll take a look at how to decorate with natural fibers. While synthetic materials are durable and long-lasting, they tend to be harder on the environment than natural fibers like cotton or wool. By using natural materials, you can reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle.
Natural fibers can be used in many different ways around the home: rugs, pillows, curtains and tablecloths are just some examples of places where they can add an organic feel that’s hard to achieve with plastic or metal items. There are plenty of options available online these days—just search for “organic home decor” on Amazon!
Work with what you have.
Don’t be afraid to use what you have. Don’t worry about what it looks like, or what other people think, or what your parents think.
I know they’re our parents, but they don’t know everything—and when it comes down to it, we have no reason to listen to them anyway. If they give us a hard time about something we do with our lives or something in our home, well then that’s their problem not ours!
Make your own decorations.
- Use materials that are already in your home. There’s a good chance you have some of the items needed to make decorations, so why not use them?
- Use natural materials. Natural materials are readily available and will add a touch of rustic charm to any room.
- Use recycled materials. It’s easy to find recycled items at thrift stores or dollar stores, which means you can save money while also helping the environment!
- Make your own decorations. If you don’t have anything in your home that would be suitable for decoration, consider making something yourself using what nature has provided!
Seek out items that can be used multiple times.
- Use items that are already in your home
- Use natural fibers
- Make your own decorations
- Seek out items that can be used multiple times (i.e., a large decorative bowl, or even a vase)
You can decorate your home beautifully while also helping the environment.
You can decorate your home beautifully while also helping the environment.
- Recycle items you already have: There are so many ways to reuse or repurpose items you already own. One of my favorites is using a book page as wrapping paper for gifts, or even just for fun!
- Use natural fibers: Natural fibers are great for creating decorations and accents in your home. Wool and cotton are both good choices when making rugs, blankets, pillows, table runners and more. They also make great decorations if you’re hosting a party!
- Make your own decorations: Instead of buying new ones every year (or month), make something unique that reflects who you are as an individual or family. It will be much more meaningful than anything else out there! And don’t worry if it takes longer than expected—the satisfaction of finishing something on our own terms is worth it!
You can decorate your home beautifully while also helping the environment. By using natural materials and reusing what you already have, you can create an environmentally friendly space that will last for years to come. If you follow these tips, we promise that you’ll notice an improvement in how your home feels!
