The Goodness of Green

Five eco-friendly home decor pieces that impart an eclectic touch to your space.

All over the world, people are talking about adopting eco-friendly lifestyles. Pursuing such a lifestyle is about following environmental-friendly practices and taking ecologically-responsible decisions that contribute to the conservation of our planet. An eco-friendly way of life is the first important step towards our commitment to a green future. But before we make big commitments, setting small, achievable goals in your home can be a good start. So why not begin with going green at home? This way, you will discover the fun of an eco-friendly lifestyle without getting overwhelmed by the concept. Here are a few home decor pieces that can rejuvenate the look of the space you are in, and at the same time initiate you into eco living.

1. Steel and Bamboo Leaf Composter with Holder + Pot

This composter is ideal for a balcony that you can transform into a green zone. It has a pot suitable to grow a large volume of leaves and saves them to convert into nutritious leaf mulch. The fallen leaves decompose in the leaf composter and act as a source of nutrients for the soil, assisting in the organic upkeep of your garden. The bamboo casing enhances the aesthetics of your balcony or garden.

2. Chevron Serving Tray

Not just for serving coffee, this tray is a coffee table show-off. A lotus flower adorns this dark blue tray conspicuous for its chalk-like finish. The neon pink sides of the tray match the zig-zag lines facing the flower, a style reminiscent of modern floral graphic art. Handmade, the beauty and finesse of this piece stems from the eco-friendly wood used, decoupaged with self-designed paper. Equipped to be multi-functional — storing knick-knacks to serving coffee or tea, and to enhance the look of your space, this tray can be a show stopper for your kitchen countertop as well.

3. ‘Brio’ Recycled Denim Rug

Recycled denim in blues and beiges have been repurposed to create this ‘Brio’ rug. The weave and the pattern stay true to the jeans that went into it, and the original labels are worked into the rug, a sure-fire conversation starter in any room. We appreciate The Rug Republic for creating these fresh, earth-friendly, sustainable rugs. their commitment to eco-friendly interior solutions makes this product a perfect feet warmer for your home. Throw it under a beige sofa, or divan with beige upholstery, and the look is classic.

4. Gardenia Wooden Bowl

Only bringing home a potted plant or two to display on your tabletop may just tantamount to missing the woods for the trees, isn’t it? But not when you invest in Gardenia’s handcrafted, multi-purpose wooden bowls made from fallen trees. When your home has already embraced an earthy lifestyle and subscribes to green living, go the extra mile by endowing your centre table with this bowl made using mango wood. Graced with a lacquered finish, it tops up the look of your table when it appears filled with delicious food. On second thoughts, don’t let it disappear from your table top at all by filling it up with potpourri. This bowl is available in 2 sizes of 10 and 12 inches.

5. Egyptian Lamp by Eco Corner

Changing the decor of your room? How about adding some quirkiness? Handmade paper and up-cycled acrylic sheets come together in the design of this table lamp by Eco Corner. But that’s not what makes it quirky. It’s the art, represented by legendary Bollywood icons, in roles that made them famous villains of Hindi cinema. Light it up on your work table and visitors to your room are sure to say, “Mocambo khush hua.”

Discern Tip: Eco-friendly decor can be fun, quirky, trendy, smart and good looking. So before you make a purchase, spare a thought on how each piece complements the overall look of your home. When you do up your indoor space, make sure it complements your outdoor space as well. A balcony or patio adorned with stylish furniture and surrounded by potted plants is sure to welcome you and your visitors home. A good way to initiate yourself into an eco-friendly lifestyle is to discourage wastage. Recycle and reinvent your old furniture and decor pieces to revamp your space. Vintage has its own charm.