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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.
Making the decision to open our own showroom was not done overnight. It began as the answer to a need for our clients. They needed a place where they could come and explore the possibilities that awaited them for their home renovation. It was important to our owners, Travis and Stacey Walker, that their clients could see and feel the products, enhancing their design experience. As the idea became a reality, the Walkers realized the added benefit of having more than just cabinets featured in the showroom. Greenbrook Design is proud to be an authorized dealer for not just four lines of cabinetry but multiple home furnishings and decor companies like Europe 2 You and Moe’s. Get a peek inside the showroom here and listen to Stacey share her vision of the showroom.
We have all witnessed the transformation this past year, bedrooms become offices, kitchen tables become classrooms, and your basement doubles as a home gym. The problem is that most of these spaces were not ready to accommodate double duty. Multifunctional means one area of the home can handle multiple duties, while this sounds great, no one wants it to look like it’s a three-in-one, which is where good design comes into play. Selecting furniture pieces that can serve several purposes or planning a layout that can fulfill multiple needs is key to creating a home that suits your family’s unique lifestyle and routine. Let’s discuss what goes into designing these spaces and how you can make the most of the space you have.
Design is more than just creating a layout that is functional and beautiful; it is about turning a house into a home that has an atmosphere just right for you. A functional home is good, but a home where you feel at home is best, which is the end goal for every designer. One way to have a welcoming environment is to draw inspiration from nature, which is a trend that is gaining momentum in the design world.
When you think of a closet, you envision a space within a room that opens with a door. For some, it means enough room to hang up clothes or store larger items. It has, however, evolved to become much more than a mere stash and go-to spot for necessities. From hall closets to pantries to linen and bedroom closets, they serve multiple purposes. Today, it can be a mini dressing room, a place to keep all the kids’ sports equipment, and even a place of meditation ( really, it’s a thing). It is a great way to gain extra storage in the bedroom for personal items and is considered an extension of the home.
Are you feeling like something needs to change inside your home? Tired of the same old decor pieces greeting you when you come home? Maybe your taste in style has changed, and you’re looking for a little update? The good news is you don’t have to do a full-blown renovation to achieve your goal; sometimes, it takes a little freshening up to update your home.



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