Eco-Friendly 

Living room

Inspirations

Realty Sage eco living inspirations highlight eco-friendly trends for conscious minds.

ECO-LIVING ROOM

Living rooms are central to a home from lounging to entertaining and enjoying family time. Making it eco-friendly, comfortable, and easy to maintain by choosing eco-friendly flooring, furniture and electronics like automated LED lights, Energy Star rated televisions and smart thermostats for a comfortable and energy efficient space. ‌

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WHAT ARE ECO-FEATURES?

Any element within a home that is recycled, repurposed, redesigned using materials that are sustainable or water and energy efficient without exhausting natural resources, or causing ecological damage.

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water saving faucets can save you 20% more water

Natural

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Make it eco-friendly

Natural jute rug

Sealed concrete floors

Energy efficient windows

Natural design makes use of natural light which reduces artificial light and energy usage,  indoor plants which improve indoor air quality along with wood furniture for durability and lower toxins. Incorporate nature themed art to complete the look

Boho 

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Make it eco-friendly

Cotton rugs
Throw blankets
Cotton sofa cover
Plaster walls are natural.
Upcycled art from map books. 

Bohemian design is a relaxed natural design with a mixture of textures and simple colors. 

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GET THIS LOOK

Handmade Mosaic Tiles

Solar Panel Lighting

Locally-sourced trees as beams

Repurposed wooden stools

Modern Colorful

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World Traveler

The core of this design are the natural materials like wood, leather, linen, and cotton.  Accented carved furniture, vases, and travel themed art make the look complete.

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Make it eco-friendly

Handmade natural rugs 

Woven natural banana leaf baskets

Wood furniture, FSC certified.

Antique furniture (a great form of upcycling)

A Touch of Retro

The 1950s style used color and round shapes. Add lights, side tables, vases and chairs with rounded edges and a pop of color.

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Pop of Purple

Whether you like eclectic, casual or modern style, a pop of purple is a fashionable choice. 

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Make it eco-friendly

Flor tiles made from recycled carpet.  

Engineered hardwood floors

Recycled Glass Bottle Hanging Lamp

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Minialmalist

Having fewer objects in a home is a great way to be reduce the environmental impact of a home. Also, keeping the colors and furnishings muted creates a uniform space where a few touches of natural elements like a wood table or staircase can really shine.

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Make it eco-friendly

Sofas covered in natural cotton and linen fabrics 

Natural light

Energy efficient windows

Sustainable Minimalism, audible audiobook

South Beach Color

South Beach Miami is home to Art Deco design with bright rainbow colors and tropical palm fronds. Get this style by re-purposing vintage furniture and upcycling décor pieces with hot pink paint. 

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Rustic

Bring the warmth of a cabin to a room with repurposed wood on the walls. 

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Make it eco-friendly

Locate rustic wood at an architectural or lumber salvage

Create a unique bar cart using glasses made from recycled bottles

Scandinavian

Simple wood and natural light recreate a Scandinavian design

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Muted Provincial 

To keep a luxurious design eco-friendly consider ways to use vintage furnishings including reupholstering couches and chairs with sustainable textiles. Instead of wall paper, consider hand painted "wallpaper" repeating a pattern using zero VOC paint 

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Make it eco-friendly

Painted wallpaper using zero VOC paint

Reupholstered vintage furniture

Antique rugs

Natural wood, geometric shapes and a pop of color make this design fun and comfortable. 

Mid Century

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Make it eco-friendly

Vintage furniture reduces the furniture that end up in a landfill 

Mirrors as art also reflect natural light into a space 

Display vintage books

Picture Frames, 100% Up-cycled Reclaimed Wood and Other Materials

Hollywood

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Hollywood glam often includes a velvet sofa, gold tables and picture frames and a pop of color including emerald green. 

Make it eco-friendly

Upcycle any table, picture frame or table Decor by painting it gold with zero VOC paint.

Candles with Plant Seed-Embedded Labels and Boxes 

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Connect with Eco Professionals

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There are no obligations, no fees, no contracts. Realty Sage Pros data-matches you to knowledgeable eco professionals. 

 

Learn more
 

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