Sustainable interior design isn’t just about environmental impact. It’s about creating a home environment that holistically supports its residents, their communities, and indeed, the larger global community. That might sound like a tall order for a set of home design choices, but experts underscore the wide-ranging impacts of the undertaking.
If it all sounds daunting — and expensive — consider that sustainable interior design is scalable for all budgets and ambitions. With feedback from experts in sustainable interior design and real estate, here’s a deeper dive into the concept, why it matters, and how to execute it in your own home.
Sustainable interior design: What it is, and what it’s not
Sustainable design has the goal of reducing negative impacts on the environment, and the health and comfort of the building’s occupants, making for a better overall approach to design. According to the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the objectives of sustainability are to reduce consumption of non-renewable resources, minimize waste, and create healthy, productive environments.