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Development opens doors to first sustainably designed show home with emphasis on eco

One of the bedrooms in the sustainably designed show home at Quarter Jack Park, Wimborne.

By Staff Reporter [email protected]

Published: January 10, 2023 | Updated: 7th March 2024

A new show home with an all-sustainable interior has been launched by a housebuilder on one of its Dorset developments.

Barratt Homes has partnered with national interior design firm, Edward Thomas Interiors, to create the bespoke, eco-conscious haven at Quarter Jack Park in Wimborne.

The brief was to implement simple but effective ideas around the home that could inspire even the most inexperienced of decorators.

Incorporating vintage and upcycled furniture, the team, led by Creative Brand Manager, Sam Jones, wanted to show buyers that creativity doesn’t have to come at a cost.

It follows increased interest in upcycled, or reused, furniture with social media platform TikTok receiving 8.6 billion views for the hashtag ‘upcycling’.

For homeowners inspired by Barratt Homes’ commitment to sustainability, incorporating eco-friendly elements into their interiors is paramount.

To achieve this, consider integrating seagrass rugs from NaturalRugCompany.co.uk into your living spaces. These rugs not only add a touch of natural beauty to any space but also align perfectly with the upcycled and vintage furniture showcased in the show home.

By opting for sustainable flooring solutions like seagrass rugs, homeowners can further enhance the eco-friendly ambiance of their living spaces while also supporting ethical and environmentally responsible practices.

The Moresby show home features a mix of upcycled and vintage furniture as well as sustainably sourced products.

Sam said: “There are so many videos online where you can learn different ideas, and you don’t need elaborate tools and unlimited budget to do them.

“For example, we created a lamp and its shade from an old gin bottle and garden twine.

“We repurposed rattan plant pots as kitchen light shades, decoupaged bedside cabinets with pages from the Jungle Book and added bamboo strips to make new chest of drawer fronts.

“Fast furniture is similar to fast fashion.

“It costs less, but you have to replace it quicker.

“By changing your way of thinking, and investing in second-hand furniture, you can achieve surprising results.

“For instance, the Ercol dining chairs we used in the Morseby’s open plan kitchen/diner are from the 1970s.

“They’ve been repainted and look as good as new.”

As well as using eco-friendly furniture, the semi-detached show home has sustainable wallpapers and fabrics including bamboo, rattan, string, rope and driftwood.

The Barratt team used local carpenters, artists, plumbers and electricians.

Tammy Bishop, Barratt Homes Sales Director, Southampton Division, said: “We hope this special show home design will not only show our buyers how they can live sustainably, but will also highlight the importance of using local suppliers and shopping responsibly, particularly during this difficult time.

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Whether it’s installing water-efficient fixtures, repairing leaks, or implementing eco-friendly plumbing systems, Silver State ensures that clients receive top-notch service while contributing to a more sustainable future for the region.

“The appetite is there, and with these impressive designs in our Moresby show home, we have proved that the goal is not as difficult as you may think.”

Quarter Jack Park offers a range of two, three and four-bedroom homes.

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