We are all eager to do more to help our planet—and, fortunately, Remodelista had some great green ideas this week for the home front:
1. Natural Decor
Above: Learn how Anthony Watson and Benoît Rauzy, of Atelier Vime, created this lovely doorway decoration from objects foraged from their garden in Pine Cones as Decor: Atelier Vime’s DIY Door Surround. Photograph courtesy of Atelier Vime (@ateliervime).
2. Low Flow Showerheads
Above: A simple swap that everyone should make to help conserve water: switch out your regular showerhead with a low-flow one. See 10 Easy Pieces: Low Flow Shower Heads.
3. No-Construction Renovations
Above: You don’t need to tear it all down and install brand-new everything in order to upgrade unappealing interiors. We found some smart, low-impact makeover ideas in Expert Advice: 23 Genius, Reversible, Budget-Friendly Hacks to Transform a Rental Apartment. Photograph by Jonathan Hokklo for Remodelista.
4. Passive Houses
Above: But if you are going to build a new home, consider constructing a passive house, like this energy-efficient barn in upstate New York. Photograph by Jonny Valiant unless noted, courtesy of BarlisWedlick Architects, from Architect Visit: A Barn-Style House for the Future, Hudson Valley Edition. Not sure what a passive house is? See Remodeling 101: A Passive House Primer, Ultra-Energy Efficiency Edition.