Designing a Home with Natural Materials

Are you thinking about redesigning your home but don’t know where to begin or what to do next? Consider going green and using natural or reclaimed materials. Materials that are less processed are renewable resources and therefore are better for the environment. Not only that, but they tend to be more durable. The longer they last, the longer before you have to replace them. To get you started, here are some great ways you can design your home with natural materials.

• Accent your dining room table with chairs made from rattan. Rattan is a type of palm tree that is reused to create durable tables and chairs when woven together. This is also a very popular way to add a unique vibe to your home.

• Try to replace your countertops with marble, granite, or slate. These materials are more resilient, and more importantly they are easy to clean. The value of your home will increase dramatically, especially with granite countertops.

• Use materials like stone to add accents to your kitchen walls. Once again, harder materials such as stone are easier to clean and maintain. Plus, it adds a unique texture.

• Consider installing carpet made from natural fibers. These include materials such as coir and seagrass that are usually weaved together to for a nice alternative to carpet. One of the greatest benefits of this is that they are more stain resistant.

There are so many benefits to using natural materials to design your home; the task ahead will be well worth it. Spend some time thinking about how you can integrate these reclaimed materials into your kitchen, dining room, and even your flooring. To tackle these projects, make sure you have a certified, licensed contractor to help you.
Contact ELA Home Repairs with all of your installation or repair needs at 800-368-PROS (7767).