The Whidbey Island Farm retreat is our sustainable dream home! It beautifully meshes into a surrounding forest By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi The 21st century’s call to action for a more sustainable planet has triggered both the public and private…
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Sustainable home wear matters – for your health, and the planet’s. Here are some of the best eco-friendly textiles for your home, from carpets to curtains By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi As we’ve mentioned before in Eluxe, textiles can have…
The Summit Powder Mountain project offers sustainable living in the remote mountains of Utah By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Lockdowns made many of us who live in the city miserable. With no outdoor space, we were deprived of fresh air,…
We often think of recycled materials comprising mainly clothing. But did you know you can make super cool lamps using recycled materials, too? Check out these inspiring examples! By Chere Di Boscio At Eluxe, we’re always delighted by furniture…
Live in a small space? We have some great tips for how to decorate a tiny home, be it a house or apartment! By Rose Burke There can be little doubt that tiny homes are a trend that’s not…
Wondering how to buy a greener car? We have five easy tips to get you started By Diane Small It is great to see that all car manufacturers are now focusing their efforts on eco-friendly vehicles. But the truth…
Feeling the winter blues? Here are ten easy ways to make your home happier! By Katy Caric When we think of ways to boost our mood, most of us immediately think of doing something fun, like watching a comedy…
Want to eat as naturally as possible? Download one of these apps for finding non GMO foods! By Christina Ray Health and ethical issues concerning genetically modified foods have been a hot topic of debate for many years, and…
Looking for ways to make a tiny home seem bigger? These 8 tips will help! By Diane Small Minimalist living is really taking off, as more people realise they don’t need more clothes, more books, more decor, more….stuff. And…
Stuck inside? These fabulous interiors trends for 2021 are designed to lift your spirits By Chere Di Boscio It’s an unfortunate fact that many of us have been forced inside our houses over the past year. Unsurprisingly, the top…
Think design doesn’t matter much? Star architect Paul Raff explains how your home can extend your life By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Houses are obviously important. We need them for shelter, for feeling secure. They’re the biggest investments most of…
Why buy anything plastic when you can easily achieve these plastic free Christmas decoration ideas yourself? By Diane Small Oh, the garbage horror of Christmas! We generate so much rubbish over the holiday season, it’s genuinely heartbreaking, and makes…
Winter can suck. But these 10 ways to make your home cosy this winter can make it suck less! By Diane Small There are lots of ways to make your home cosy this winter. To get that feeling when…
Using the best natural cleaning products at home is a great way to keep your domain toxin-free! By Lora O’Brien It’s insane. These days, we’re told to wash our hands and keep everything cleaner than clean. Fine. But I’m…
Modular buildings bring many green advantages! Here are a few we love – and one excellent example! By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Buildings come in all shapes, sizes and materials. But there’s one eco-friendly construction trend we’re loving: modular buildings.…
Learning how to grow vegetables indoors is easier than you think! Here are some tips to get you started By Diane Small No matter what the season, it’s time to learn how to grow vegetables indoors! It’s way easier…
I can attest that these green diaper subscriptions are a true lifesaver for new moms! By Lora O’Brien If you’re a new mom, then I guess you’re riding the rollercoaster that is motherhood. Those precious moments with your newborn…
Clothing is one thing. But have you considered shopping for the best sustainable furniture brands for your home, too? By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Here at Eluxe, we talk a lot about shopping for sustainable fashion. We know it’s more…
Traditional ones use a lot of chemicals. But what’s an organic mattress, exactly? And should you get one? By Diane Small Healthy lifestyles are often rooted in a commitment to organic, eco-friendly product lines that resist the standards of…
These 10 ideas for urban gardening in small spaces will greenify your life, no matter where you live! By Chere Di Boscio In 2008, for the first time in history, more than half of the world’s population was reported…
These upcycling ideas for nightstands turn unwanted goods into something truly useful By Chere Di Boscio Sure, you’re bedroom is eco-friendly. You’ve got sustainable bed sheets. You use long-life light bulbs. You’ve bought a mattress that’s free of nasty…
Love clean interior design? Follow these easy steps to modernist interiors, and you’ll have it! By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Mid-century modernism has been in style for decades. It’s typically characterised by clean, simple lines, honest use of materials, and…
They’ve been made trendy thanks to Tesla. But are electric cars really greener? By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Since the lockdowns started around the world in 2020 due to the pandemic, millions of people noticed something. The air quality in…