Is it time to give your bathroom a makeover? Here’s how to do it as sustainably as possible By Diane Small I don’t know about you, but I love spending time in the bathroom. And not for any disgusting…
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The Farm in San Francisco by Feldman Architecture is a wonderful example of how old homes can be transformed into ecological masterpieces By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi When most people think about ‘sustainable architecture‘, the first thing that comes to…
Love decorating your home, but hate buying more stuff? These recycled home decor accessories can be incorporated into your interiors guilt free! By Diane Small Recycled home decor accessories used to be something that maybe a creative student might…
By Arwa Lodhi We’ve long admired the glamorous ‘zero waste‘ home guru and blogger, Bea Johnson, who lives by five simple rules that fuel her zero waste lifestyle: Refuse what you do not need Reduce what you do need;…
By Diane Small Calling all interior design trend fiends: The House & Garden Festival is returning to Olympia London from Wednesday 19th until Sunday 23rd June where dozens of the nation’s top specialists will be on hand to talk…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Whether its the beauty of a still lake, the feeling of a campfire at night, or the firey hues of autumnal leaves, the Echo House aims to encapsulate them all, somehow. This naturalistic abode is…
By Jody McCutcheon As a child, I loved visiting my grandparents’ farm. The barn in particular held me in total thrall: it was a place that smelled of oil and machinery, which to this day I associate with the…
By Arwa Lodhi Every little thing you can do for the environment makes a difference, and this applies to work as well as at home. Whether you own a company and want to create an eco-friendlier environment for your…
Architecture gets eco with these houses that can help fight climate change By Diane Small Here’s a shocking fact for you: private homes are estimated to be responsible for about one fifth to one fourth of global carbon dioxide…
By Jody McCutcheon The term ‘clean living’ has recently entered the modern lexicon, and generally refers to eating pure, healthy food, and avoiding alcohol, cigarettes, and toxins in grooming products. It’s good for human health, and the health of…
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 since having a larger house means you need to buy loads of furniture, bedding, and…
By Rose Burke There can be little doubt that tiny homes are a trend that’s not going anywhere. This is especially true when the hugely expensive housing market in most cities means that buying a home is out of…
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 or hanging out with friends. But what you may not know is that your…
By Jody McCutcheon Dubai is known for its excesses and indulgences: crystal studded cars, 7-star hotels and indoor ski runs mean this emirate isn’t well-known for being at all eco-friendly. Perhaps until now, that is: a spectacular new building, the…
By Diane Small Tiny homes have become an (ironically) huge trend in recent years, as people move away from the stress-causing, energy-consuming clutter of everyday life toward a simpler existence. Moving into a tiny home forces you to re-evaluate…
You’ll definitely want to add these objects made from ocean plastic to your lust list this year! By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi You know when you see some guy inventing a ‘new’ plastic from food fibres or something, and you…
Feeling a bit dull or down when you’re at home? These easy ways to change the mood in your home with lighting may help! By Diane Small As anyone who has suffered through a grey, rainy day knows –…
These eco friendly Hawaiian homes will make you want to run out of the city and live your best life By Jody McCutcheon Living in a lush, Hawaiian paradise would be good enough for most people. But considering that…
Want to change your living space a bit? These simple interior design tips from the pros can help! By Arwa Lodhi Getting tired of your living space? You don’t need to make radical changes to glam it up! Knowing…
The Hamptons are mainly known for lush indulgence. But as more eco friendly homes hit the Hamptons, could this area become the new sustainable hotspot? By Diane Small The Hamptons is an exclusive holiday spot located on Long Island…
By Jody McCutcheon Here at Eluxe, we’ve written at length about luxury homes and sustainability. After all, it’s our ethos, our raison d’être. Yet we also regularly discuss health and wellness. Unfortunately, these various elements don’t always meet up…
By Brenda O’Connor Once upon a (horrible) time, luxury furniture was made out of rare materials like teak, ivory and exotic animal skins. But all of that is changed, and today home owners with a conscience look down upon…
By Jody McCutcheon Floating homes tend to be associated with luxury and exclusivity—but not always with sustainability. They’ve become quite popular, particularly in the Netherlands, on the US west coast and throughout Southeast Asia. Maybe this rise in popularity…