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Minimalism is a popular lifestyle movement that’s focused on intentionality and clarity. You’re probably familiar with the aesthetic, as the clean look is evident in modern design and architecture. However, more than its surface-level appearance, minimalism is also characterized by a deeper ideology of sustainable non-consumption. An article published in the Journal of Consumer Culture explains that this is achieved by actively buying less, prolonging the life of what is already owned, and practicing highly intentional and often ethical consumption.
If you genuinely want to adopt the minimalist lifestyle, you’ll have to welcome the eco-friendly aspects that come with the aesthetic. You may wonder how this can apply to your bathroom, which is often filled with numerous supplies and consumes many resources. Here are some ideas you can try.
Have A Smart Home Solar Systems
When non-renewable sources supply most of the world’s electricity, having a smart solar home system can transform your home significantly. It makes your home highly convenient and energy independent, so you don’t have to rely on costly and environmentally harmful energy sources. This can also result in a serious upgrade in your bathroom. Solar-powered smart homes can enhance that clean, minimalist feeling with solar-heated showers and solar LED lighting systems. Hoymiles explains that solar energy systems also automate tracking energy use, which you can monitor, manage, and troubleshoot from your mobile device. This helps you adjust your energy usage based on your data. Some minimalist bathrooms even take energy independence to another level by incorporating rain harvesting to maximize their eco-friendly aspect.
Declutter Your Bathroom!
No matter how nicely you’ve decorated your bathroom, having excess products you don’t need can ruin your aesthetic. Our post, ‘Decluttering Your Home in an Eco-Friendly Way,’ explains that excessive clutter can make it difficult to focus and leave you feeling overwhelmed. Yet, when clearing out your bathroom, you shouldn’t throw anything that could still be useful. Gather all the items you don’t need. If there’s still a good amount of product left, try asking friends and family if they could use it before disposing of it. Go through your medicine cabinets, countertop, shower room, bathtub, and linen cabinets. If you can’t give them away, then dispose of them.
Greenbrook Design Home improvement spending is surging as homeowners take advantage of low-interest rates to tackle overdue projects. However, homeowners aren’t spending their remodeling dollars recklessly. They’re investing in projects that save energy, add value, and make their homes more comfortable, functional, and livable.
Whether you plan to sell in the coming months or are simply ready for an upgrade, you’re probably wondering which home improvements will pay off in 2021. Let this information from Greenbrook Design guide you as you prepare to remodel your home.
Greenbrook DesignNow that it’s summer, you may have forgotten about your New Year’s resolutions to keep your home organized and embrace a more minimalist home interior. As you take a look around your home, you may even start to notice miscellaneous papers strewn across the counters, or knick-knacks you can’t remember buying cluttering up your shelves. With a new season about to begin, there’s no better time than now to clear the clutter and start fresh.
Our very own hometown talent, nationally recognized photographer Randy McNeilly, has earned multiple prestigious awards for his exceptional artwork—proudly on display in the Greenbrook Design showroom.
Will kitchen islands go out of style? The answer is no. The kitchen island is often the focal point in the kitchen and one of the most sought-after features in a kitchen renovation; in fact, it is one of the most versatile areas in the kitchen. Need a place to do some homework? How about a family dinner or brunch? Looking for a surface where you can spread out when cooking? Some extra storage for large pots and mixers would be nice, too. All of this and more can be accomplished with a kitchen island; some might even call it a mini kitchen within the kitchen. This flexible workstation can be created to reflect any style, accommodate any size, and suit any need. Today, we want to answer some common questions about the kitchen island, explore the benefits, and explain why it will never go out of style.
As the COVID-19 pandemic slowly comes to an end, you may be ready to update your home and make a few changes. Perhaps being stuck inside during lockdowns gave you time to identify areas that needed cleaning, upgrading, or other home improvements. If you want to start rebuilding your house but aren’t sure how to get started, see how these tips can help, brought to you courtesy of Greenbrook Design.
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