Eco-friendly Materials: What To Look For When Renovating Your Home
Home renovation can be an exciting adventure, and making eco-friendly choices can add an extra level of satisfaction. Not only will you be creating a beautiful space, but you'll also be making a positive impact on the environment and reducing your carbon emissions as you go.
Using eco-friendly materials in your home renovation is a simple way to reduce your carbon footprint. Here are some tips to help you choose green options:
1. Look for sustainable wood products
If you're planning to install new wood floors or cabinets, look for products that are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council UK. The Council ensures that products come from well-managed forests that protect wildlife and local communities.
Beams works closely with Domus to procure wood flooring for your home renovation. Domus is FSC© Certified.
2. Choose paint with low VOCs
Many paints contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are harmful to both human health and the environment. Fortunately, many paint manufacturers are now offering low-VOC options that emit fewer harmful chemicals.
Beams works closely with Little Greene Paint and Paper. All Little Greene water-based paints carry the industry's lowest eco-rating, with VOC content now virtually zero.
3. Consider recycled materials
Using recycled materials is a great way to reduce waste and save energy. Recycled materials can be transformed into beautiful tiles, which makes it easy to use recycled materials on your floors, walls, and backsplash.
In the Beams product catalogue, you will find a number of tiles that contain more than 40% recycled materials.
By using eco-friendly materials in your home renovation, you can create a beautiful space while reducing your environmental impact. And best of all, you can be confident that you're making choices that are healthy for both your family and the planet.
If you’d like to start your journey towards a beautiful green interior then why not book a free consultation with us today and see what a home renovation can do for you: