Tips for sustainable living in the countryside

Many people are moving to the countryside to make their dream of owning their own home come true. Our expert offers tips on how to achieve sustainable and healthy living with products that are not harmful to human health.

Tip 1: Opt for natural materials

When designing the interior of your home, natural materials such as wood, bamboo and rattan are recommended. Earthy colors instead of the commonly used white are a good match. With textiles, too, attention should be paid to quality and sustainable sources. Indoor plants provide an ambience of “natural living”. On top, they have an air-cleaning effect and thus improve the quality of indoor air. If you have the option of adding a conservatory, you can create a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Tip 2: Firmly bond the flooring to the subfloor

When looking for the right flooring, homeowners are often spoiled for choice. Whether oiled parquet, tiles that, for example, imitate the look of wood, or classic natural stone slabs made of limestone – many floor coverings today perfectly match the natural living style and can be ideally combined with underfloor heating. When frequently working from home, textile floor coverings are also an attractive choice. They significantly reduce impact sound and reverberation time, thus facilitating concentrated work at home. However, expert installation is of crucial importance no matter which floor covering you choose. Full-surface bonding to the subfloor is the ideal method: it ensures that the above benefits of pleasant warmth underfoot and sound insulation can be used to their full potential.