If you think sustainable living is all about solar panels and insulation, you're forgetting the place where you spend most of your time every day: your living room.
Because it's in your living room that you make choices that impact the world around you. Every time you buy a piece of furniture, you decide whether to increase the demand for fast furniture or to opt for slow design and furniture that lasts for generations.
Why your living room is the key to sustainable living
The living room is often the heart of your home. It's where you unwind, where you spend time with family and friends, and where your style is revealed. It's often the place you've given the most thought to, precisely because you spend so much time there. You want to see something of yourself reflected in that place. As soon as you or your friends walk in, you want them to say, "This is me."
It's also the space where most of the furniture is located. Sofas, tables, chairs, cabinets – often bought for convenience, without considering their impact on the world. Much of this furniture is fast furniture: cheaply produced, of low quality, and replaced within a few years. This means more waste, higher CO2 emissions, and an interior without soul.
3 reasons to choose slow design
There's another way. You can also consciously make a different choice. The choice of slow design. There are many reasons to choose slow design. Here are three good reasons.
1. Sustainability through quality
Handcrafted furniture is made with care and craftsmanship. They're not produced to wear out quickly, but to last for generations. This means less waste and, in the long run, lower costs.
2. An interior with soul
A unique interior doesn't come from mass production. Slow design is about furniture that tells a story. Each piece is different, with character and authenticity. This way, you turn your living room into a place that's truly yours, not a showroom.
3. Consciously contribute to change
By choosing furniture with a soul, you support sustainable makers and production methods. This means less transport, better working conditions, and a smaller ecological footprint. Your living room becomes a reflection of your values.
Sustainable living is a choice you make every day.
If you want to take steps to improve sustainability in your environment, it's not just about technology or energy. It's much broader than that. It's also about the things you surround yourself with. If you choose Slow Design, including handmade furniture, you're not only choosing quality and beauty, but ultimately also a path to a better world.
Want to know how to get started?
To make the first step easier, we've written a practical e-book. It will help you discover step by step how to make conscious choices and create an interior that lasts longer and truly suits you. You can download the e-book here.