Design Notes
Decluttering your home can be a big job, especially if you’ve lived in the same place for many years. It’s amazing how much we can accumulate over just a short period of time, and it’s important to clear it all out now and then, not only to make room for new things but to help boost our mental and physical health.
Too much clutter can detract from your home’s wellness and leave you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and even depressed if it sticks around long enough. It can also make it difficult to concentrate, which can affect the entire family. It’s important to set about decluttering in an eco-friendly way to ensure that you aren’t throwing out things that could be put to good use elsewhere. With so many landfills already overflowing, it’s imperative for us all to do our part and keep recycling.
Keep reading for some great tips from Greenbook Design on how to declutter your home in an eco-friendly way.
Donate Clothing
Most of us have one too many things in our closets, and cleaning them out could really help a family or child in need. Look online for programs near you that will collect gently used clothing and shoes to support foster families and women with children living in shelters. This is a great way to give back to your community and help declutter your home at the same time.
Keep Large Items Out Of Landfills
Refrigerators, mattresses, and washers/dryers are all big items that take up a lot of space in a landfill, but they can be recycled if you know where to go. While most recycling centers won’t take mattresses because they don’t have the resources to break them down, there may be a carpenter near you who knows how to take one apart and use the individual pieces as scrap. Large appliances can be donated to a Habitat For Humanity store; look online to find the closest location to you.
Choose The Right Cleaning Products
Decluttering and organizing often means cleaning the space to remove dust, pet hair, and other debris. Look for green cleaning solutions for your windows, flooring, and furniture, such as a simple mixture of vinegar and hot water, and learn some recipes for eco-friendly cleansers so you can keep up with the green way of life during your next round of cleaning.
Go Digital
Decluttering doesn’t necessarily mean throwing things away; you can downsize a bit by going digital with your photographs and scanning them onto the computer, allowing you to pack away the originals into safe storage to get them off the shelves in your home. You can also invest in a good thumb drive or external hard drive to store your photos, and use a digital photo frame so you can see all your favorite photos as a slideshow.
Invest In A Good Vacuum
The right vacuum will have an adjustable height setting that allows you to clean any type of flooring, which will come in handy throughout the house as you’re getting things spic and span. Many vacuums these days also come with high-quality filters to keep dust and dander from flying back into the air, which means you and your family will stay healthy. There are even vacuums that have special attachments to remove pet hair from your home.
Walker WoodworkingRugs have long been a staple in interior design, often described as the “shoes” of a room—they complete the look. Whether subtly complementing a color palette or boldly standing out as a statement piece, rugs add warmth, texture, and personality to any space. A well-chosen rug can effortlessly transform the entire feel of a room.
However, traditional rugs come with their share of drawbacks. From frequent deep cleaning (which often means renting equipment and moving heavy furniture) to concerns about allergies and curled edges that pose tripping hazards, maintaining a rug can be more work than many homeowners anticipate.
That’s why we’re excited to introduce an elegant, low-maintenance alternative: Vintage Vinyl floor cloths.
In today’s tech-savvy world, it’s easy to find decorating tips and budget advice with just a few clicks. Popular shows on networks like HGTV make home remodeling look fast and effortless—transforming entire kitchens or bathrooms in under an hour. While these shows are inspiring, what often goes unseen is the extensive planning and detail required behind the scenes to bring those transformations to life.
At the heart of nearly every successful project is one key factor: staying on budget.
Window treatments not only provide shade and privacy, but they also allow the homeowner to show their personality. No person is the same, and neither should their window treatments. They are meant to be a reflection of you and your style. Whether you prefer a more contemporary or traditional style, solar or soft roman shades, wood or pleated, Graber’s vast array of colors, options, and designs will surely suit anyone’s taste. Learn more about Graber on our product page or come visit us in our showroom located in Shelby, NC, and ask to see our Graber display. We would love to help you add the finishing touches to that space where nature and home meet.
GreenbrookMoe’s Home Collection is, today, one of our greatest finds at the High Point Furniture Market. Three years ago, we stumbled across Moe’s during one of our twice-annual trips to High Point. We fell in love with their rustic, industrial modern furniture and home decor.
Walker Woodworking An organized kitchen is the foundation of a smooth cooking experience, allowing you to focus on what truly matters—creating delicious meals. When designing your new kitchen, it’s essential to plan your space thoughtfully. This includes not only considering large items but also measuring smaller essentials, such as cutlery, plates, and platters, to ensure every item has a designated space. A well-organized kitchen isn’t just visually pleasing; it makes daily tasks more efficient and enjoyable.
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