Living a sustainable life will not just benefit us but will also help protect the environment as it will drastically reduce our carbon footprint. There are various ways in which one can adopt a sustainable lifestyle. For instance, travelling everywhere with a travel mug will reduce the individual impact that each of you is making on the environment. But merely carrying a travel mug is not the only solution; you also need to think of some innovative and different ways to do it. Think of building sustainable homes! Sounds interesting, and now you must be wondering if this is actually possible. The answer to this is "yes," it is. And all you have to do is look for an interior design agency in Singapore that will help you build sustainable homes and even help you convert your current ones.

And you definitely need to hire us for this because we think all the other interior design agencies operating in Singapore might not be able to help you in this regard. They might offer you affordable and premium services, but the expertise that our interior designers have is something that no one else can offer.

Your family home is your haven—the ultimate sanctuary to return to after a busy day and a place to unwind and relax over the weekend. And so you need to ensure that it offers you a sustainable environment to live in. So, we have listed some easy and sustainable designs that can help you build a healthy home.

1. Think solar panels and double-glazing

Solar panels and double glazing are two things that can drastically reduce the amount of energy that you consume and also reduce your carbon footprint. Our interior designers are of the view that double glazing can increase thermal resistance with its added layer of insulation, and this in turn reduces the amount of heat that goes outside, thereby maintaining a more constant temperature inside. Similarly, using solar panels will help you save a lot on your electricity bill and reduce your carbon footprint.

2. Maximise air quality and ventilation

Simple acts like cranking open a window in your home can have a huge impact as you are allowing the good air to circulate, which in turn is helping you get rid of all the air pollutants that are a part of your home now. To ensure that the pollutants do not accumulate on different surfaces, it is advised that you should consider using natural fibres such as wool and cotton and avoid those that have not been chemically treated with pesticides. You can even install an exhaust fan in the bathroom and kitchen to minimise the development of moisture and mould. It is also suggested that you start cleaning your carpets on a daily basis to get rid of all the nasty bacteria.

3. Place rugs

Rugs and carpets have a dual purpose as thermal insulators, holding up to 10 percent of a room’s heat, despite the fact that we sometimes overlook this fact and just consider them to be solely decorative. Besides this, rugs also act as excellent sound insulators, as they have the ability to absorb noise and sound vibrations. Another benefit of using rugs is something that is hard to imagine but is true in reality. They help enhance the air quality by storing airborne dust until it is swept away. We recommend organically produced fabrics that are simple to clean and won't necessitate an ecologically damaging trip to the dry cleaners or chemical-laden items since we are committed to sustainable interior design.