Eco-responsible decoration | Ecological materials | Sustainable development

What is eco-responsible decoration?

In your accommodation you are in contact with different materialsboth in terms of floor and walls and furniture. To guarantee your health and protect yourself from toxic emanations, you must take particular care to choice death materials. We consider that a material is ecological when composed of
natural materials whose exploitation preserves the environment and produces little waste. Finally, if he lends himself to recycling It is a perfect material in ecological terms.

Today these ecological materials are present in the construction of housing, in their Thermal/phonic insulation And of course in decoration.

Regarding the decoration, it is eco-responsible When she:

• Choose ecological materials For your coverings of sol et walls.
• offers objects and furniture recycledshot, revamped.
• favors decoration elements and furniture made from natural materials (wood, stone, slate, earth, bamboo, cork, linen …) Read our article: linen in linen, all about this natural material.
• requests local craftsmen that use ecological materials.

Ecological materials:

1-Wall coating

The first material we think of to decorate a wall is naturally the painting. There are many ecological paintings whose components allow the walls and occupants of the accommodation to breathe. Among these paintings on distingue:

• Water paintings which is the main solvent. But the pigments of these paintings can contain heavy metals. We prefer them:
• THE natural paintings. They are made from flaxed oil or castor, soy, cellulose, chalk, natural gum, casein and
  natural pigments. They are European or NF Ecolabel certified. Environment.
• Paintings at lime or at clay.
• the stains and varnishes made from beeswax or citrus fruits for exterior woods.

THE natural ecological paintings are slightly more expensive than traditional paintings containing toxic solvents, but their price remains affordable and above all their quality is excellent. Decor zo soul has established a partnership with Pure & Paint in order to offer you plant paintings for your interior composed of renewable raw materials.

There are still others natural materials To cover and decorate your walls. There is in particular:

• the bois placed in paneling.
• the liège Raw or sanded that offers an interesting color palette in decoration (gray, brown, ocher or bronze green). This
  material has many qualities: rot -prooffire and wear, insulating Thermal and sound, antistatic (dust does not enter it and it is not driver).
• the ecological wallpaper. It is labeled PEFC (Pan European Forest Certification) or FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), that is to say printed on paper from Sustainable managed forests. It is an unstained paper that emits less VOS (volatile organic compounds) and whose printing is labeled «Imprim’Vért» (ink without solvent, waste of printers collected by approved organizations to be recycled). Installation made with glue without solvent.

2-The flooring

Among the ecological floor coverings, we have the choice between:

• stone
• slate
• the wooden parquet massive (no wood glued or laminated).
• Bamboo, natural or varnish parquet. Resists humidity and mold.
• the Linoléum (not to be confused with PVC lino). Very fashionable for its ecological aspect. Is composed flaxed oilwood, cork and
  pigmentsall kneaded then in a hurry in a jute canvas. Completely natural, it is resistant, easy to maintain, healthy and anti-bacterial.
• The fibers of coco Coming from coconut, are treated and woven by hand. The coconut floor is a little stiff but very resistant.
• The fibers of sisal extracted from the agave. Excellent cold insulation. Regulates the humidity of a part. Sold in the footage like a carpet or in a carpet. However, delicate poses requiring the intervention of a professional accustomed to the installation of vegetable carpet.
• the sea ​​rod : flooring 100% natural fibersavailable for sale in carpets, carpet and slab. Aesthetics, green, inexpensive.

Eco-responsible decoration on the furniture side, accessories and trinkets:

The eco-responsible decoration is not a style.

Eco-responsible decoration is an approach ethics of respect the environment.

This is why it adapts to the style of your interior, whatever it is!

If respect for the environment begins with the choice of ecological materialsit continues in the will to recycler objects/furniture and
reduce the consumption. No consumerism in eco-responsible decoration … So we forget the «Black Friday» days!

At Décor Zé soul:

• You are not encouraged to unnecessary work/purchases.
• We offer you revamp your furniture or those of your grandmother to bring them up to date or personalize.
• We invite you to hunt To give a second life to objects of flea market.
• We suggest you natural materials like the lin For your curtains, cushions, tablecloths, and bed linen or bamboo For your suspensions and even your dishes.
• We participate in energy savings By suggesting the change in your traditional and compact LED and fluorescent bulbs.
• We give a place of choice to green plants which have a double virtue: that of appearing and that of purifying the air by absorbing ambient carbon dioxide.
• We communicate to you a list of brands that market natural products and ecological materials.
• We put you in touch with craftsmen who use ecological materials.
• We have solutions for all budgets: furniture in carton is inexpensive, very trendy and has the advantage of being recyclable.

Professionals or individuals, you will find eco-responsible decoration advice at Décor Zé soul which will deliver your ideas, its tips and offer you a style while respecting your personality and your budget. Do not hesitate to contact us.