It’s a common problem new homeowners and renters run into (don’t even get us started on picking a paint color), but the key to sprucing up your home is to find sustainable home decor pieces that are made with long-lasting materials like cotton—which is naturally grown from the earth, sustainable, easy-to-clean, and hypo-allergenic—that’ll also jive with the rest of your space for years to come.
“A high-quality piece will last a lifetime, or several for that matter, versus lower cost fast furniture which will inevitably come to the end of its time,” says Megan Hopp, founder and principal of Megan Hopp Design. “I’m a big advocate of taking your time and collecting the right furnishings as you go.”
Searching is half the fun, but the question still remains: How do you decide? According to Hopp, you need to love the piece in question. “It’s a hard thing to do in a vintage shop, but I try my hardest to give myself at least a day to think on a purchase—even with the risk of it being swept up from under me,” she says. It’s like dating, but with furniture.
To help you get started on your sustainable home decor quest (and to overcome those commitment issues) we had Hopp and creative producer and design expert Kristine Claghorn shed some light on five must-have pieces that’ll help you seal the deal.
Keep reading for the 5 sustainable home decor pieces worth investing in, according to design pros.
Couches
If furniture were people, the couch would be the super host of your group, who always has you over for game and movie nights. So, it’s vital to choose one that’s durable. “Buying timeless, high-quality pieces of furniture is a smarter choice in so many ways,” Claghorn says.
When on the hunt for the sofa for your chill-out space, opt for one that’s neutral enough to last you through many future design phases, and that’s made from a durable fabric, like cotton—which makes any wine spill or accidental smudge ultra easy to clean up.
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