Guest post- Three resourceful ideas for renovating your home!

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle are the esteemed
three R’s that homeowners are attempting to follow. “Home design is all over
that trend, and has its own 3R’s— Recycle, Repurpose, Reclaim”, says interior
design blogger Jennifer Noonan. Over the past few years, we have become
accustomed to recycling our own items and we often see this as throwing the
correct materials into the appropriate bins.



Have you thought about being on the
receiving end of these recycled goods? Recycling and repurposing your own
possessions as well as reclaiming materials is a fab way to remain
environmentally friendly and have a big of fun with design.



Recycle Your Furniture



From beautiful bookcase to garden benches,
wooden furniture is a timeless household item. However, not only does it become
costly to decorate your house using wooden furniture, it is damaging our
environment. If you are looking to renovate your home, why not have a look at
using reclaimed wood? An eco-friendly method and perfect for the shabby chic
trend.



Reclaimed wood is basically wood that has
been salvaged from its previous use employment and reused, originating primarily
from factories, old barns and industrial sites. Not our usual haunt for design
accessories, but definitely places worth checking out to find unique pieces of
wood. The charming imperfections found in reclaimed wood offer a unique quality
whilst suggesting a historical element; perfect for those of us seeking a
vintage style in our homes.



Recycling our furniture is not just about
multiple trips to the local tip or the nearest warehouse for reclaimed wood;
some treasures can be found in our own homes as well as others. If your
furniture is a little run down, perhaps it is time for a lick of paint or a
reupholstering rather than a shopping spree.



Reclaimed Stone



Using stone in your home, both interior and
exterior, is picturesque and durable. However, it can also be extremely
expensive and this can put most home owners off. A great alternative is to use
reclaimed stone which is effective, unique and adds charm to your property.
When you are buying new stone, you can spend endless amounts of time checking
each individual tile for discrepancies. The great thing about reclaimed stone
is that you do not worry about uniformity.

Resourcing reclaimed stone for yourself can
be a tricky business, especially with regards to buying quality material and
how much of it to purchase. It is always best to stick with professionals such
as Cawarden who specialize in reclaimed York stone- you can view their range here. You can rest
assured that not only will reclaimed stone look an authentic and unique
addition to your home, the durability ensures a hardwearing stone that will
stand the test of time.



Repurpose Your Glass



Trendy glass mason jars and bottles are
spreading like wildfire throughout the high-street. They have a beautiful
vintage appeal and they can store anything from fairy lights to baking
ingredients. However, as they are flying off the shelves, our recycling bins
are filled to the brim with glass bottles and jars from our everyday living.



You might be hesitant to stick an old
mayonnaise jar or fizzy drink bottle on your shelves and call it art, but there
are plenty of interesting a quirky ideas to repurpose your glass. Mason jars
are attractive, suitable for storage and require minimal repurposing. Fill them
with flowers or smaller personal items such as your sewing kit and let the
beauty speak for itself.

This post was written by Brittany Reid in
association with UK-based Cawarden Reclaim, who specialise in the reclamation
and re-sale of reclaimed building materials.