Slowliving 5 tips

Hi I'm Ellen the founder of Slow Living Home a shop and online store specializing interior design for a slow intentional lifestyle Today I'd like to talk a bit about sustainable interior design and share some tips on how to think when you want to decorate in a more sustainable way Number one My first tip is to decorate with things you actually like Ignore trends because trends will pass You'll want to decorate with things that stand the test of time If you're struggling to get a handle on the project my advice is to create a mood board before you start More details on how to do this can be found in the description But a good plan always leads to fewer mistakes and is sustainable Point number two: decorate with things you already have Sometimes all it takes is rearranging the furniture or taking down a lamp from the window that’s been sitting there for who knows how long Make the most of what you have—paint an old cabinet Using what you already have is the most sustainable option as you aren't purchasing anything new Point three Along the same lines as point two Please consider vintage secondhand and used items There's an endless amount available online It's incredibly easy today to find used furniture in every interior style and price range Number four When you're finally ready to buy something new Focus on quality over quantity Ditch the throwaway mentality Products that stand the test of time are worth the investment even if they're slightly more expensive upfront It's also true that when you buy high-quality goods you can often resell them later When you no longer wish to use them yourself and it's circular Point number five Clean up This applies to all interior designs in all environments at all times To decorate with many items without making it look cluttered is a skill few master So clean up Get rid of what you don't need Cleaning is just as good for the soul as it is for the home It also teaches us that we don’t need so many things Simply buy less buy better