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…
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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…
Working from home? Wish you were more comfortable? Check out these small home office ideas! By Diane Small For better or for worse, most of us are now working from home. While we may miss hanging out and forming…
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…
What would it be like to plan and live in an eco community? We asked the man behind Desa Alam Indah, a.k.a. the Eco Village Bali, to share his experience By Kurt Beckman In the dawn of 2015, we…
We asked the experts for the best interior design styles for each zodiac sign. Would you agree with what they say? By Diane Small There can be little doubt that astrology has remained wildly popular over the centuries. Our…
Bathroom need an upgrade, but on a budget? Try these upcycled bathroom storage ideas! By Chere Di Boscio Bathroom storage is an issue for most of us. Whether it’s cosmetics, towels or grooming products, it seems we always either…
It seems impossible, but the Alinti Pot brings cleaner air and light through the power of…clay! By Chere Di Boscio We’ve all heard of solar panels delivering energy and light to those in remote areas. But…plants? Yes, it’s now…
Have the lockdowns got you singing the blues? An eco friendly houseboat may be just the solution you need! By Chere Di Boscio Coronavirus quarantines have done much physical, economic and psychological damage to billions. As a result of…
You can easily buy or DIY these macrame home decor ideas! By Chere Di Boscio For some, macrame may still represent all things hip and groovy from the 1970s. Images of hippy crash pads and Emmanuelle style peacock chairs…
Want to save money by basically doing nothing? Follow these ways to get a more energy efficient kitchen! By Nick Miles The kitchen is one area in the home where we use a lot of energy, and unfortunately many…
Decorating with plants is cheap, easy, and eco-friendly. Here are 15 great ideas to inspire you! By Diane Small There’s just something about plants that we cannot resist. Our primal connection to nature draws us to them. We long…
It’s easy to give your home an eco friendly interior design makeover with these quick tips! By Jody McCutcheon They say it’s what’s inside that counts. In terms of your home, when said interior consists of sustainable options, all…