Eco-Friendly Furniture: Sustainable Choices for a Greener Home

29 June 2024
3 mins

Hey there, eco-conscious reader! Are you interested in sprucing up your living space while minimizing your environmental impact? Well, you're in luck because today we're talking all about eco-friendly furniture and how you can make sustainable choices for a greener home. Read on!  

 

  • Non-toxic materials 

 

When it comes to furnishing your home, did you know that opting for eco-friendly furniture is not only good for the planet but also has positive outcomes for your health? Traditional or Fast Furniture often contains harmful chemicals and materials that are released in the air and can accumulate in dust. On the other hand, eco-friendly furniture is made from sustainable materials such as FSC-certified wood, natural latex, or low-VOC (harmful chemicals that cause respiratory irritation) certified materials that are non-toxic and safe for you and your family.

 

  • Renewable materials

 

Greening your home means choosing eco-friendly furniture made from renewable resources such as bamboo, reclaimed wood, or recycled materials. By choosing furniture made from these materials, you are reducing the demand for new resources and helping to minimize deforestation and environmental degradation.

 

These materials also tend to be more durable than conventionally made furniture. Investing in high-quality sustainable furniture may initially cost more, but in the long run, you'll save by not having to replace items as quickly. 

 

  • Go vintage

 

If you're a fan of vintage or second-hand shopping, you're in luck! Buying second-hand furniture is one of the most sustainable choices you can make. You are giving a new life to old pieces, diverting furniture from ending up in landfills. Plus, you never know what hidden gems you might find at your local thrift store or flea market, turning the shopping experience into a bona fide treasure hunt!

 

  • Multi-functional furniture

 

Another way to make your home more eco-friendly is by choosing furniture that is multi-functional and space-saving. Choose pieces that serve more than one purpose or can be easily folded or stacked when not in use. This not only helps to reduce resources but also makes your home more pared-down and efficient. 

 

  • Buy CUURA Space Furniture with Barnything

 

Barnything as a platform tries to help our users live more sustainably, and we are happy to collaborate with like-minded businesses like CUURA Space, the sustainably-minded online furniture brand. Together, we are pioneering an effort to help you sustainably manage your furniture, be it old or new.

 

Whenever you use Barnything to get rid of old furniture or items, you get an RM200 discount when you buy CUURA Space furniture via a promo code. CUURA Space will then deliver your new furniture and will also pick up your old furniture as well to be either donated or disposed of responsibly. Head on over to CUURA Space website to check out their stylish designs now.

 

You can also buy CUURA Space sofas and furniture using Barnyshop, our platform selling defective furniture at rock-bottom prices! Here, you can find good quality CUURA Space furniture that is almost perfect and flawed but still in excellent condition for sale. We are transparent about all defects and offer free delivery in the Klang Valley. You also get a FREE pick-up of your old furniture with every RM800 purchase of any defective item! So make sure you check out Barnyshop to buy CUURA Space sofas for a steal.

 

So, whether you're in the market for a new sofa, dining table, or bed frame, you can make a difference by choosing eco-friendly furniture. By making sustainable choices for your home, you get to create a stylish and comfortable living space and minimize harm to the planet.