{"id":19603,"date":"2020-02-11T07:00:51","date_gmt":"2020-02-11T07:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=19603"},"modified":"2020-02-11T07:00:51","modified_gmt":"2020-02-11T07:00:51","slug":"how-to-stage-homes-with-5-these-eco-friendly-decor-swaps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/how-to-stage-homes-with-5-these-eco-friendly-decor-swaps","title":{"rendered":"How to Stage Homes with 5 These Eco-Friendly D\u00e9cor Swaps"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]<em>Lianne Cousvis is a graduate of QC Design School with certifications in decorating (IDDP), home staging and redesign (ISRP), color consulting (ICCP), and professional organizing (AIOP). Lianne grew up in the Bahamas, where colors are celebrated and regularly utilized. She now owns her own design company, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chichifringodesigns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ChiChi Fringo Designs,<\/a>\u00a0in Toronto, Canada.\u00a0<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]The expertise of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2018\/04\/changing-careers-become-a-home-stager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a home stager<\/a> will ensure that your home appeals to as many buyers as possible, thus getting the best possible sale on your home! Part of being on top of your game in this field is knowing what the current trends are. From there, you can incorporate them in your home staging jobs.\n\nIn recent years, the trends have leaned heavily towards the importance of saving the planet. Environmentally-friendly d\u00e9cor ideas can be big or small, but every little bit helps. Here are 5 useful ideas that you can use in your next home staging job, no matter what the budget![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;19609&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>1. Low VOC Paint vs. Regular Paint<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Paint is usually <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2020\/01\/the-best-and-worst-colors-to-choose-when-staging-a-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the number one game-changer<\/a> when home staging. Your best bet is to shop for zero-VOC or low-VOC emission paints, which have no volatile organic compounds. Almost every brand has this paint available. While it <em>is<\/em> usually more expensive, it\u2019s certainly worth the investment![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4><strong><em>Pro tip: You can also use stencils with your low-VOC paint to create a pattern that mimics wallpaper. Wallpaper is trendy and fun for certain areas, such as a small powder room. This lets you give the home depth in an eco-friendly way, without any harmful adhesives!<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>2. Natural Fabrics vs. Synthetic Textiles<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]When home staging, you&#8217;ll tend to use a LOT of fabrics. Fabric can be used in many ways, such as:\n<ul>\n \t<li>To create window coverings<\/li>\n \t<li>To hide any unwanted sights<\/li>\n \t<li>To cover throw pillows and make a couch inviting<\/li>\n \t<li>To add on top of bedding<\/li>\n \t<li>To create a focal point within the room<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nFabric rugs are commonly used to warm up a space, or define the space in homes with open <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2018\/07\/floor-plans-presentation-boards-and-more-key-tools-for-interior-decorating-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">floor plans<\/a>. As a certified home stager, you can suggest more than just synthetic textiles for your client\u2019s d\u00e9cor. Instead, you can offer luxurious, eco-friendly options, such as the ones listed above!\n\nFor example: your client can swap out synthetic materials for a window treatment and instead choose a fabric woven from renewable resources or recycled fibers. To take it a step further, you can also look for fibers that have been dyed with <em>natural<\/em> dyes made from plants, fruits, and even berries.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;19608&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]As a general rule of thumb, good eco-friendly materials to use for d\u00e9cor include:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Organic cotton<\/li>\n \t<li>Wool<\/li>\n \t<li>Linen<\/li>\n \t<li>Bamboo<\/li>\n \t<li>Hemp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThese are all great options for bedding, window coverings, and throw pillows \u2013 just to name a few! If you want eco-friendly area rugs, look for wool, jute, sisal, and\/or seagrass options.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>3. Upcycling vs. Buying<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Home staging often means swapping out your client\u2019s furniture for other pieces that are going to appeal to a wider audience. But what happens when you encounter a client who\u2019s firm on keeping a piece of their own furniture in the staging, <em>regardless <\/em>of what you say?\n\nWell, if they aren\u2019t willing to part with it, maybe they\u2019d be open to upcycling it with a bit of paint? (So long as it\u2019s no-VOC or low-VOC, of course!)\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2020\/01\/2020-new-year-resolutions-for-designers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Upcycling<\/a> your client\u2019s current possessions gives you the opportunity to save her money on storage. It also eliminates the need to buy a replacement piece when staging the home, so rental fees are reduced. A fresh coat of paint could breathe new life into so many items that would otherwise end up in a landfill!\n\n(Just make sure you always have your client&#8217;s permission before re-purposing any of her belongings!)[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;19610&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Items can also be re-purposed in terms of <em>how <\/em>or <em>where <\/em>they\u2019re staged.\n\nLet\u2019s just say that your client is trying to sell her home in a relatively hip and youthful neighborhood. The potential buyers are likely to be those in their mid-twenties to early forties. Your client wants the house to reflect this hip and trendy vibe, both inside and out. So you decide to take that bike she was planning to get rid of, coat it with one solid, funky color, and mount it on a wall.\n\nOur point is, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2018\/08\/how-to-express-your-creativity-when-learning-interior-decorating-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">think outside the box<\/a>! Remember: when home staging, you\u2019re thinking in terms of (1) scale and (2) the color of all the pieces. You\u2019re <em>not <\/em>thinking in terms of what room the furniture was originally purchased for.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>4. Shop Local vs. Shipping<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Shopping locally not only supports small business owners, but it cuts down on the transportation-related damage that shipping causes to the environment. This category can mean anything, from the artwork you need to stage the home, to the flooring.\n\nIf you have the budget to replace an outdated or worn floor in your client\u2019s home, you might want to choose a wood floor that has been harvested responsibly. For example, <a href=\"https:\/\/fsc.org\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)<\/a> stamp of approval in wood is especially important when choosing tropical hard woods. Tropical hard woods are durable and highly sought after, but due to not being harvested in an eco-friendly way, they\u2019re also at risk!\n\nOf course, the best way to be eco-friendly is to use salvaged materials! Other flooring options that can be considered eco-friendly d\u00e9cor substitutes include bamboo and cork. Bamboo is actually a type of grass that is extremely sustainable. Cork, on the other hand, is harvested from the outer bark of cork trees. This is done so that the rest of the tree is left standing, and preserved. Cork is sound absorbent and cushy, making it a d\u00e9cor option with great potential for home owners![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;19607&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>5. Plastic Plants vs. Real Plants<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]As a home stager, you\u2019ll soon realize that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2017\/10\/green-guide-using-plants-home-decor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">plants are an irreplaceable d\u00e9cor item<\/a>! You can use plants to add pops of color needed to help create the proper curb appeal, and curb appeal is your first step in getting potential buyers to enter the home! Once you do that, you\u2019ll find that adding houseplants indoors also makes a great eco-friendly d\u00e9cor option that\u2019s both pleasing and practical.\n\nBut while many believe that having fake, plastic plants is the better option, it\u2019s absolutely <em>not <\/em>the more eco-friendly one. Real plants act as living sculptures that can fill in awkward spaces or empty places. They filter out toxins, add welcomed humidity to warm rooms, emit fresh oxygen, and improve a home\u2019s overall air quality. Studies have also shown that real plants <a href=\"https:\/\/hside.org\/plants-improve-mental-physical-health\/\">have a positive effect<\/a> on both our physical and mental health!\n\nPlastic plants are the exact opposite. They offer no positive health benefits \u2013 physically or mentally \u2013 and they\u2019re made with dyes in large factories. In fact, the manufacturing of plastic plants contributes greatly to the growing pollution problems our planet is facing.\n\nThese are just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2018\/07\/creating-sustainable-design-decor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a small handful<\/a> of all the potential eco-friendly home d\u00e9cor swaps you can make, both for yourself and for your clients! A career in professional home staging means that you\u2019re devoting yourself to always wanting to give your clients the best service you possibly can. Showing your concern for the environment when you choose eco-friendly decor swaps, instead of the non-green options, is just ONE way you can stand out in this competitive field.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;19611&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]Moving forward, how best can you learn the ins and outs of home staging? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/2017\/11\/sell-houses-home-staging-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Education<\/a>, of course! Home stager schools, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/qc-design-school-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">QC Design School<\/a>, give students the chance to learn from professional stagers who can provide expert tips and tricks from the real world. 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