Sue, having just completed the rustic architraves and skirting boards for her corridor, discovered a few pieces of chocolatey jarrah timber that hadn’t quite made the cut for the architraves. Rather than discarding them, she decided to use them for a hall stand, and began brainstorming how to create a bench seat to serve as the base. She perused the leftover bits of timber from the build, settling on some sturdy weathered pine pieces that had been lying around in the garden for five years after separating them from packs of roofing iron they originally came with. Over the years, the pine had taken on a rustic beauty in their outdoor surroundings, quite different from their bright, unremarkable appearance when new. Sue laid out the pine pieces around two storage baskets for the base of the bench seat, and found that there was enough material to construct it. The pine was simply brushed clean and received no other treatment before being cut and assembled.
Sue’s creativity didn’t stop at repurposing leftover materials. She also found innovative ways to incorporate sustainable, eco-friendly options into her home’s design. After discovering the merits of using natural latex on a trip to Thailand, Sue decided to incorporate it into her home as mattress material. She found a local producer of natural latex mattresses and decided to try one out. Impressed by the comfort and quality of the mattress, she decided to become a stockist for the brand in Australia. In addition to this, Sue also incorporated sustainable design and material choices into her home’s renovation, opting for energy-efficient LED lighting, double-glazed windows to minimize heat loss, and recycled timber throughout.
Sue’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond her home’s design and into her everyday practices. She has implemented various eco-friendly measures into her daily routine, such as using bamboo toothbrushes instead of plastic ones, sourcing all of her produce from local farmers’ markets in reusable produce bags, and composting her food scraps to minimize waste.
Sue’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and creativity is an inspiration to anyone looking to make positive changes in their own lives. Her ability to incorporate repurposed materials and sustainable design choices into her home’s renovation is a testament to the fact that eco-friendly options can not only be practical and affordable, but also beautiful and stylish. Sue’s willingness to think outside the box and pursue her vision is an inspiration to all those who seek to make a positive impact on the world around them.
Posted by Red Moon Sanctuary on 2016-04-11 09:50:35