Ever wonder how to buy sustainable home goods like a pro?
Here, we have your complete room-by-room guide to refreshing your space.
Im grateful to have the opportunity to work remotely, he admits.
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Millions of fellow Americans similarly relocated in 2020.
Govea makes the argument that whatever you do buy, consider the long game.
Below, find an expert guide to more sustainable furnishings thatll help youretrofit your home to be more wellness-infused.
For Govea, its an investment in warmth.
This protective fabric treatment extends its life significantly and lends an opportunity to explore beyond stain-camouflaging shades.
Light-colored seating brings more light into the space, Govea explains.
It can also help a narrow or awkward room feel bigger, more airy, and less weighted.
A brass candelabra from ChicagosLost Girls Vintageand pre-washed Baja blanket from Austins female-foundedPrototype Vintagemakes it all feel wheres-the-remote inviting.
Ceramics are sculptural and embrace the aesthetic of imperfectionyou feel good knowing that no two pieces are alike.
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Actual paper towels are just not good looking, says Govea of the never-recyclable kitchen staple.
He likes LA-based brand Suays take on responsible textiles.
For beginners indoor gardening, edns Wi-Fi poweredSmallGardendoubles as ornamental greenery.
Its ecologicalandsends updates to my phone so I never have to worry about watering.
Things I would buy new?
A mattress and bed linens.
Next, take inventory of whats plentiful: Pallets are literally laying around everywhere and basically free.
Four under a king-sized mattress can make a really good looking platform bed, Govea shares.
For bed linens, consider exactly that: Linen.
For such a personal space, art is even more of a focal point.
I hereby reject and denounce generic artwork, Govea jokes.
It should resonate with you.
Doing this gives it personality, likeMary Maguires beautiful vintage folk-style artworks placed in antique frames, he shares.
To lend everything a soft glow, LAsSunbeam Vintagereminds us that IKEA can be classic.
Now, its even easier to window shop online.
Anything can be a desk.
Ten bucks of recycled plywood later, I had a new office desk!
Consider the space above for dreaming.
An inspiration board is great here, or something that represents a passion project.
Maintaining boundaries is essential.
Not only is it functional, its sculptural!
And when approaching outdoor lighting, why not try solar strands in exactly the place where solar power isactuallyabundant?
Since your outdoor atmosphere can handle as many plants as youre able to tend, the more the better.
The result is functional craftsmanship that softens up hard cement edges and creates a habitat filled with actual life.
Combining natural elements with the industrial provides a soothing sense of balance, says Govea.
Not only does it promote good health, but it looks stunning.
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