Be brave and up-cycle or recycle furniture. It can be easy and saves you a lot of money instead of buying cheap and fast-produced furniture pieces. I often receive questions about where to start from my social media community—especially about taking the first step and sourcing furniture pieces that can potentially be something new. I love mid-century items as they are mostly well made with true craftsmanship. But, of course, you should always keep an eye on the composition of the wood to ensure there are no significant damages. If the item has any minor imperfections, it can always be repaired.

Which brings me to another important point of creating a sustainable home. Think of repairing, reusing or reselling before throwing away furniture. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure! In times of shortage of raw materials, we need to rethink the interior industry. Managing the resources we already have on hand can not only be a budget solution; it also can open up creative options and new ways.

When we moved in after renovations, I already had bought a few new interior items. Now three years later, sadly, none of the pieces is still in our home. You always should take your time with decorating and choosing the right pieces. Due to the media, we tend to get everything done as quickly as possible and forget what’s really important. Every interesting interior takes time. You can not simply put on-trend pieces together in a room and create a home. The small and imperfect items with history make the interior look great and add character to its surroundings. Don’t be afraid of empty walls, missing carpets or mismatching decors. Research and finding your own style is important.