How cute is this poster? It inspired me to come up with my own interior design list.
Avoid wall-to-wall carpet
Barnwood and other reclaimed wood
Consider reusing, reupholstering and refurbishing existing furniture.
Donate unwanted furniture and appliances
Exchange your light bulbs for LED
Honor architecture style and historic elements
Invest in your furniture and interiors
Join a community clean up or just pick up a piece of trash when you see it
Kilim and antique rugs
Latex and natural fiber mattresses
Meaningful art and accessories
Natural cleaning products
Offset your carbon footprint
Plumbing products that are low-flow
Quit trends and focus on quality
Rapidly renewable products like bamboo, cork, wool and cotton
Synthetic fill vs. down (cruelty-free)
Try to buy local to avoid freight
Upcycle existing products
Ventilate- open windows and install ceiling fans
Water based cleaners, not solvents
Xeriscape your landscape- plant local
You don't have to be perfect- every little bit helps!
Zero VOC paints and sealers