Having an eco-friendly interior design in our home is extremely popular nowadays. It is popular not only because it is cheaper and because it saves us money on electricity and other things but also because it is good for our planet. However, still, many people believe that eco-friendly interior design does not look good. And, that is why we are here today – to show you how amazing it can actually look.
So, if you want some eco-friendly interior design ideas for your beach house, as well as some inspiration on what materials to use and how to use them, you have come to the right place. We will share with you some tips and tricks for creating a sustainable home that is comfortable and visually appealing at the same time.
- Bamboo Everything
One of the most eco-friendly materials you can use in your beach house just has to be bamboo. You can use it for your furniture pieces, for décor, and even for bedding. Yes, you can find bamboo bedsheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers and savor nature-given comfort.
Ditch the plastic bins you were using as containers for organizing things all over your house and replace them with bamboo ones. These are eco-friendly and, to be honest, they look better in beach houses.
And, to stick with the overall bamboo beach house, you can also get some bamboo kitchen utensils and bathroom necessities too! If you can’t find these in your local markets, just order them on Amazon.
Caption: Many things in your home can be made of bamboo.
Alt-tag: A pot made of bamboo.
- Use Terracotta for Tiles
If you have the time, energy, and money to spend on the eco-friendly interior design of your beach house in Florida, or in any other place in the world, you should consider some simple upgrades. And, one of the best and most sustainable upgrades you can go for is terracotta flooring.
Terracotta is a natural material that has warm and earthy tones perfect for beach houses. It is extremely durable and can be used in all areas of your house not only in the kitchen and bathrooms. And, the best part is – they are cheaper than regular flooring!
- And, Use Rattan and Jute for Furniture
When it comes to eco-friendly furniture, rattan and jute are a match made in heaven. They are the most sustainable materials you can use for your furniture pieces.
Rattan is great for sofas, chairs, and tables. But, don’t use it for beds as it may bend over time because of weight. This type of furniture material is perfect for beach houses as it gives away that summery vibe. And, again, it is cheap! So, you have no excuses not to use it in your home.
Moreover, on those sofas and couches, you have to have some kind of upholstery, right? Well of course! For that, use jute. Jute is a natural fabric that can come in all colors. It is durable, versatile, and easy to clean.
Caption: Jute and rattan can do wonders for your eco-friendly beach house.
Alt-tag: A man and a cat on a couch.
- Insulate Your Home from Inside
Okay, this is not one of the eco-friendly interior designs for your beach house, per se. But, since you can insulate your walls, floors, and ceiling from the inside, we just have to mention it.
You already know that lowering energy consumption as much as possible is a huge part of eco-friendly living. We need to do this to reduce our carbon footprint and, thus, save the planet. And, the best way to lower our energy consumption is to have proper insulation inside our homes. When you have good insulation and good doors and windows, you will be able to turn off that AC completely.
Moreover, once you are done insulating your home, we suggest sticking to eco-friendliness and continue using sustainable materials for finishing your walls.
- Replace Old Light Bulbs with LED Ones
This one just goes without saying – all eco-friendly homes must have LED light bulbs. There is no other way to light up your beach house sustainably than this. So, replace all your old light bulbs and get LED ones.
When buying them, consider looking for LED lights that either imitate natural light or give a warm light. These two are great for beach houses and their interior designs. Avoid those too-bright lights as they can make the house look sterile and hurt your eyes.
- Use Cork Wallpaper for Accent Walls
If you are a lover of accent walls, we have some good news. You can create an accent wall using eco-friendly wallpaper. Namely, that is a new kind of wallpaper made entirely of barks of the cork oak. This may sound strange, but we dare you to google it. You will love the colors and textures of this wallpaper even if you are not into sustainability that much.
However, if you decide to change the look of your walls by adding wallpaper or by insulating your home as previously mentioned, you have to have some skills. If you don’t, hire the pros. And, speaking of pros, you should also consider hiring some movers to help you empty your home until all the renovations are done. According to movers from Miami Movers for Less, most people decide to renovate their homes with all their funture scattered around. And, they either end up in hurt or with broken household items. So, take their advice – empty your home before you decide to renovate it. If you don’t have the place to put your stuff, have movers relocate your items to a nearby storage unit.
Caption: Cork is an amazing sustainable material.
Alt-tag: Pile of corks.
- Add a Lot of Plants
If you want to use some instant eco-friendly design ideas for your beach house, the best thing you can do is add a lot of plants inside. Or, in other words, the best thing you can do is to bring the nature inside. Just don’t forget to toughly clean the plants you plan on bringing inside so that you won’t have to end up paying for pest control, or even worse, for pest disinfection.
But, if are not lazy and your want to make the plants even more eco-friendly, replace their plastic pots with ones made of bamboo or terracotta. If some of them are hanging plants, you can use rattan instead of plastic hangers too.
These are just some of the eco-friendly design ideas for your beach house you can try. So, give them a go, we are sure you will not regret them.
