If you’re thinking about home restoration and want to learn more about my process, here is my guide to sustainable home restoration and interior design choices.
Preservation should be the focus by updating through renewal, not replacing. Essentially, you want to maintain the home’s heritage and rich culture through the highest level of authenticity and replication you can.
The first and biggest step to restoring a house? Talking to the right people. You want to create a clear vision of what you want to achieve and talk to the right people about it, like a trusted designer and a contractor.
The most sustainable furniture around is the furniture you already own! Shop locally and secondhand markets. If buying new, you’ll want to look for brands that utilize recycled, organic and fairtrade materials.
Definitely check to see if you have a local reuse store near you – they could stock building materials at discounted prices. If you’re buying new, look for brands that have sustainable certifications and align with your values
"Think long term. If you’re staying for a good time and a long time, think about who you want to be over the next 5-10 years, so your investment into your physical space has the biggest impact and helps you get there!”