Hi there (again)!
We are PorchLight Home Staging popping on to welcome you back to our blog. The way this blog thing works is that on the first Friday of every month, we will celebrate the much needed weekend by releasing our monthly blog. In these short but sweet articles, we will mesh the world of home staging (our forte) with current events and fashion trends. This month’s blog topic is a little bit different, but very important. Sustainable trends have always been around, but with growing environmental concerns, brings more awareness to products in the fashion and design industry.
Where to Start:
When furnishing a home, we are sure that one of the last things on your mind is how your new purchases will impact the environment. Our challenge to you is to be mindful of things that you can control, like taking a deeper look into companies that pride themselves on selling sustainably made and ecologically friendly products. It is as easy as a google search. To prove it to you (and make this process easier), I did it for you! I selected three different sites that sell quality, beautiful, and sustainable pieces. It’s important to mention that there are so many more businesses like these to check out, but here are just a few. Here is what I found…
Good Ole Etsy:
Don’t you love Etsy? Because if you don’t, then you should. A brief synopsis of Etsy for folks out there is it is an online website full of handmade, custom, and unique gifts made by small businesses. As if we didn’t love Etsy enough, I discovered that they had a section of their website devoted to refurbished and recycled goods! Etsy’s reclaimed furniture section has chairs, headboards, benches, etc. Because of this section of their site, they are a certified B Corp. Not to mention, ecologically friendly products are different from mass made options, thus your house will stand out from the rest! Just look how beautiful this piece is below…
Picture Courtesy of Etsy (TeakBotique)
Burrow
If you’re in the market for something a little bigger, check out Burrow for living room seating, tables, and storage. Reviews are nothing but positive for this brand, as the couches are very comfortable, stain resistant, and they’re responsibly sourced. Along with that, their boxes are 100 percent recyclable cardboard!
Avocado
Additional to furniture and side tables, brands have also worked to make mattresses eco-friendly. Made in California, these plush mattresses are 100 percent organic and non-toxic. This brand also sells reclaimed wood bed frames, end tables, and dressers. They allow 1 year sleep trial and a 25 year warranty.
Disposable Tip
We’ve been talking about buying sustainable furniture, and while that’s great, we have to address what to do with your old furniture in order to make room for your new stuff! Recycling furniture is a confusing topic for most, but we want to simplify it for you. Go to wayfair.com/furniture-disposal-guide. Once you type in your city, the system will bring up locations and information about drop-off sites near you. In some instances, they will even pick your things up for you. No excuses now!