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3 Tips for Creating a Sustainable Interior Design

These days, “sustainable” is the go-to word for everything. And it all makes sense. We want the way we live on this earth to be good to it because we all have to live on it for a very long time. We want to respect and prolong its beauty and all the natural resources it has to offer. We want everything to be sustainable, including our home décor.

A calming, naturally decorated living space with plants, wood, and natural fabrics

Creating a sustainable living abode is relatively easy. Here at Mary’s Drapery & Window Coverings, we offer a variety of sustainable products that will help you design a naturally calm living space to enjoy for years to come. Here are three helpful tips to get you started on your next sustainable home project!

Incorporate Wood

Wood is one of the most natural resources that nature has to offer. It has a lighter carbon footprint than steel or plastic. By selecting furniture, floors, and window coverings made from various luscious kinds of wood, you will set a strong, sustainable stage for the rest of your décor.

At Mary’s Drapery & Window Coverings, we have a vast selection of furniture and window covering from industry leader Hunter Douglas, including woven wood blinds handcrafted from wood, reeds, grasses, and bamboo, inviting in the great outdoors; and regular wood blinds offered in rich stains or paints that keep their sheen over time.

Combine Natural Fabrics

Cotton, linen, silk, and wool are the most sustainable fabrics. We offer scores of patterns and textures in rich designs and colors that are suitable for decorative pillows, custom slipcovers, valances, and more. You can even take your great-grandmother’s Victorian armchair and extend its life by having one of our professionals upholster it in a modern, natural fabric, adding a pop of whimsy and sentiment to your design. Combining different fabrics and textures will add aesthetic value to your living space.

Select Natural Wallpapers

There is no better way to make an artistic statement than to wallpaper an accent wall in a unique pattern suited to your taste. You can select from a wild, colorful, oversized pattern to add an element of fun or choose a more subtle solid with a small repetitive design. Then try hanging a wood-framed mirror on the opposite wall to reflect the rich personality of your wallpaper. Whatever you do, we have hundreds of selections, and we are here to help you browse through the swatches and imagine your statement wall.

By incorporating wood, combining natural fabrics, and selecting a natural wallpaper, creating a sustainable interior décor will give you hours of enjoyment and satisfaction. But you don’t have to stop there! You can also:

  • Add some candles made from beeswax for a fragrant addition
  • Bring in the plants galore and make your home feel more like a jungle or forest.
  • Pick a bouquet from the garden using all of Mother Nature’s beauty to accent your personalized décor.

Contact Us

Stop into our store located at 2264 Lake Tahoe Blvd, Ste 5, South Lake Tahoe, CA to tour our showroom and the full catalog of what we have to offer. If you feel you need that extra bit of help, set up a consultation with one of our window treatment specialists. We are here to help you find just the right window treatments for you and your home, and we can’t wait to help you make your dreams into a reality!