metal and wood
  • Warm and inviting – Compliment your bronze light fixtures with several different types of wood in order to elevate the visual dimension of the space.
  • Beautiful contrast – Choose a light wooden table and surround it with metal chairs or stools to add some interesting visual contrast instead of complimenting it with wood chairs.
  • Industrial style – Build your kitchen island out of distressed wood and add metal to it to create a strong focal point. Add a bit of visual balance by surrounding the island with lighter metal stools.
  • Wood furniture and metal décor – If you have distressed wood furniture pieces, such as dressers or bookcases, add some metal décor – like a small metal lamp – to provide some texture and depth.
Natural design elements
  • Natural light – Make sure that plenty of natural light gets into your living room. You can do this by installing large windows or using folding doors that open the space up to the outdoors. Or install a few skylights.
  • Use earth tones – Add furniture and décor that have earth tones, such as clay reds and neutral browns. These soft colors provide a serene natural environment.
  • Add wood elements – Wood furniture and décor pieces are a great way to physically bring natural elements indoors. Try using reclaimed wood pieces for a unique and organic feel.
  • Grey contrast – If you use a lot of wooden elements, use a few light grey furnishings to provide a cool contrast for a calming atmosphere.
  • Salvaged sink – Pick up anything bowl-like and salvage it as a sink. All you have to do is have a hole drilled in it for the drain.
  • Cement sink – Have your sink poured in place using cast-in-place concrete. You can make your cement sink more eco-friendly by adding recycled aggregates such as porcelain or glass.
  • Wood sink – As long as the wood was salvaged or the source was certified by the FSC (forest stewardship council), then it’s a great eco-friendly option.
  • Rubber sink – For a real unique touch to your bathroom space, consider a rubber sink. There are manufacturers that produce sinks made from recycled rubber tires, which are stretched over a base frame to help form a sink.
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doors
  • Instead of focusing on short-term savings, homeowners should prioritize long-term consequences. As a result, it’s better to install doors made of better and longer-lasting materials because the costs for multiple replacements add up over time. Furthermore, for homeowners interested in helping the environment, a longer-lasting door is much friendlier than one in constant need of repair or replacement.
  • Consider the dimensions of the door because failing to do so can result in expensive and time-consuming modifications to accommodate the room’s needs. For example, if a room is going to be carpeted, then the door might need to be shortened to accommodate the carpet.
  • Similarly, doors will affect the space around them. Double half-doors make convenient installations in cramped spaces such as hallways where opening a single full-sized door might open up into the walkway. Pocket doors and sliding barn doors can also help conserve space.
  • Use bright colors on the walls to keep things bright and airy.
  • If you like a cozy feel wood floors can make the right impact.
  • If your cellar is short on height use custom lighting that sits close to the roof.
  • Leaving walls and floors concrete can provide the right temperature, add some comfort by laying down plush area rugs to provide texture and warmth.
  • Use a color combination making the walls a different color to the racks, this will provide visual appeal.
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