Eco-Friendly Home Staging Ideas for 2024
As we step into 2024, the focus on sustainability is more pronounced than ever, and this extends to the world of running a home staging business and how we stage homes. Eco-friendly home staging not only appeals to environmentally conscious buyers but also aligns with a global shift towards sustainable living for buyers. Moreover, with Decorus Staging Solutions’ innovative approach to solving the home staging industries problems by incorporating eco-friendly solutions to allow your home staging business to become simpler and more efficient. Let’s explore some ideas for eco-friendly home staging in 2024, highlighting the role of reusable furniture covers and other sustainable practices into your home staging company.
1. Embrace Reusable Furniture Covers
Our sister division, Decorus Staging Solutions, offers a game-changing product for home stagers – custom-designed reusable covers for sofas, accent chairs, dining chairs, and headboards. These covers are a sustainable alternative to disposable wrappings, reducing waste and enhancing the efficiency of transporting staging furniture. They are not only eco-friendly but also cost-effective in the long run.
2. Source Sustainable Furniture
Re-claimed wood coffee table featured in Clyde Hill Stage by Decorus Home Staging. Upcycled encyclopedias for books.
Prioritize furniture made from sustainable materials like bamboo, reclaimed wood, or recycled metal. Such pieces are not only environmentally friendly but also add a unique aesthetic to the staging design. Find accessories that can be upcycled. We love sourcing bookshelf filler books off of eBay in large lots.
3. Use Eco-Friendly Decor Items
Image from Hi-End Accents featuring their SEASIDE LYOCELL BEDDING SET
Incorporate decor items made from natural or recycled materials. Opt for organic linens, rugs made from sustainable fibers, and decorations crafted from recycled or upcycled materials. One option is Lyocell. Lyocell is considered eco-friendly for several reasons, primarily stemming from its manufacturing process and the source of its raw materials. A fun new bedding set by one of our favorite vendors Hi-End Accents has a beautiful set made out of this new fabric called the SEASIDE LYOCELL BEDDING SET which is featured in the picture above.
4. Implement Energy-Efficient Lighting
Ketra lighting by Beemer Smart Home in a Kitchen
Choose LED lighting for its energy efficiency and longevity. LED lights consume less energy and have a lower environmental impact compared to traditional lighting options. Incorporating Ketra lighting solutions provided by Beemer Smart Home into your eco-friendly staging strategy can significantly elevate a property's appeal. Ketra's advanced technology, renowned for its energy efficiency and ability to mimic natural light, enhances both the aesthetic and functional aspects of a space. Beemer Smart Home's expertise in customizing these lighting solutions aligns perfectly with sustainable home staging, offering a unique selling point of a healthier, more adaptable living environment. This integration showcases how cutting-edge technology and eco-consciousness can coalesce to create an exceptional and dynamic lighting experience in home staging.
5. Minimize VOCs in Paints and Finishes
Use paints and finishes with low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). These products are better for the environment and healthier for home inhabitants, reducing indoor air pollution.
6. Stage with Indoor Plants
Indoor plants not only add life and color to a staged home but also improve indoor air quality. They are a natural and eco-friendly way to enhance the aesthetic appeal of a space. While this can be difficult in a home staging environment there are possibilities to offer this as an add on service for an additional cost. For ultra luxury home staging projects in the Medina and Clyde Hill neighborhoods nothing screams luxury like beautiful fresh bouquets in key rooms throughout the house for buyers when they walk in.
7. Advocate for Minimalist Staging
Wabi-Sabi minimalism inspired Living Room staging in Medina Washington by Decorus Home Staging
Adopt a minimalist approach to staging. This strategy involves using fewer pieces of furniture and decorations, reducing consumption and waste. It encourages focusing on the essentials, creating a clean and sustainable staging design. We have recently been asked to incorporate minimalism in some of our designs. Check out or amazing Wabi-Sabi project we completed in Medina recently which utilized minimalism home staging.
8. Promote Sustainable Living Features
If the property has sustainable features like solar panels, rainwater harvesting systems, or energy-efficient appliances, highlight these in your staging and marketing efforts.
9. Practice Responsible Disposal
Recycling Can
Ensure responsible disposal of staging materials. Donate unwanted items, recycle where possible, and avoid contributing to landfills.
10. Educate Clients about Eco-Friendly Staging
Apple a day - Education
Educate homeowners and real estate agents about the benefits of eco-friendly staging. Awareness can lead to more sustainable choices in the real estate market.
Conclusion
As we embrace eco-friendly home staging resolutions in 2024, it’s clear that sustainability can go hand in hand with style and functionality. With innovative solutions like reusable furniture covers from Decorus Staging Solutions and a commitment to green practices, staging can play a pivotal role in promoting a more sustainable future in the home staging industry.