The New Year is one of the most anticipated and most celebrated holidays. It is during this time when family and friends gather together and share merry-making activities and mouth-watering dishes to give thanks for the blessings that were received the entire year. But before the year ends, many individuals also indulge themselves into various home renovation efforts and re-imagine their house as if new. If you are one of those individuals looking for some tips, here are some suggestions that can overhaul the look of your house while making it more eco-friendly.
Add plants inside out.
The garden is not the only part of your property where plants are supposed to be planted. Even inside your house, you can add some greens in potted forms. Choose those that grow minimal heights. They can be placed in the middle of a center table or a side table. It is better to choose plants that have light menthol scent in order to bring an aroma that mosquitoes and other insects avoid. You can hang ornamental plants in your terrace using empty plastic bottles. Decorate them if you wish.
Use tables made of wood or bamboo.
Wood and bamboo are two materials that will never be out of top lists when it comes to tables. Aside from being cheaper than steel and glass counterparts, they are more eco-friendly too. Their sources are renewable. They can also lessen the carbon foot print of your household.
Colorize your walls with zero-VOC paints.
Paints have long been used to transform the looks and give new life to idle spaces. If you are tired with how your wall appears, this is the perfect time to splat it with new colors and hues through zero-VOC paints. This type of paint is harmless to the indoor air. They are deprived of chemicals and thus are non-hazardous to the health. Choices of color depends on your mood, motif, or what appearance you want to achieve and impart. For the coming year, general recommendations include earth colors.
Inspire your garden with plastic bottle built-wall.
Aside from selling empty plastic bottles to junk yards, another eco-friendly idea with them is for use on walls. With ample amount of cement, you can actually eliminate the use of hollow blocks to form a wall. Plastic bottle-built walls are starting to gain attention because of its sustainability. Some are even making colorful patterns with the use of colored cement. If you are still empty of this idea, you can browse the web and look for patterns and inspirations.
Indeed the New Year is one of the most appropriate times to do home renovation. But a home owner should never forget to keep in mind that with changes, the environment should always be considered, especially these days when green efforts are strongly pushed through.