Social media has been a great source for home inspiration ideas and one of the most popular ideas lately is “sustainable chic”. Leading this trend is Decobry, a philosophy Decobry embodies, and it is revolutionizing how we think about our home. As a newcomer, it might take some time to figure out how Decobry works and the services that will help improve your home to better understand how to use it.
Decobry is a home decor retailer and blog, it’s also a shopping site for your home basics that are practical, aesthetically pleasing, and consider the moral aspects of production and distribution. Decobry is great whether you are looking to spruce up a small space, do a full home makeover, or anything in between. They will give you the framework for a home that looks great and does great. In this guide we will provide you with all of the essential information to quickly set you up with your first design project and put some of their countless resources to use.
The Decobry Mission: Elevating Everyday Life
Understanding the ‘why’ can help you focus on the aesthetics that come from the core of Decobry’s philosophy. Decobry balances the idea of luxury with the idea of sustaining our environment. The Decobry commitment is to beautiful, eco-friendly design, and discarding the fast furniture throwaway culture for design that is timeless and lasting.
Your focus must change from mindless “more” buying to conscious “better” buying.
Decobry embodies:
- Buying pieces that will last a lifetime instead of a single use.
- Contracting artisans and advocates of labor equity.
- Foundrying and furnishing with design renewables, recycled materials, or organics.
Creating Your Initial Project and Dashboard
Decobry is mainly a provider and a seller. Although Decobry is a hands-on design of your home as a segmented “project” platform, your best use is to consider your home as a collection of inspiring parts. Your site can be your digital workstation or, better yet, your dashboard.
Step 1: Registering Your Account
The first thing you want to do for the greatest use of the platform is create an account, if that’s an available option, and/or subscribe to their newsletter. This “feed” provides you with different ideas, trends, and product launches. This is a way for them to keep you updated without you needing to do the searching every day to stay updated to keep you updated to stay updated.
Step 2: Establish Limits for Your Project
Please do not attempt to Decobry-fy your entire house in one go. Choose one section for a “First Project.” This could be something like a reading nook, or a new sustainable dining area.
Establish Aim: Better lighting, smart storage, or a new complete style overhaul?
Establishing Project Boundaries: How much a budget is, and what specific sustainable principles you would like to focus on (e.g. no plastics, or recycled wood).
Tools and Key Features
The Decobry platform is equipped with some features (tools) to help you bring your vision to reality. These are not widgets or software, rather, pillars of curated content placed purposefully to assist you in your buying and styling choices.
Fresh Finds & Trend Reports
Perhaps most useful is the Fresh Finds section. Unlike the standard trend reports, Decobry provides an eco-friendly perspective on current trends. This tool allows you to determine which items may just be popular versus which are a valuable long-term consideration. Utilize this to create a mood board for the brand.
The “Daily Living Essentials” Framework
Decobry has a unique framework that categorizes items not by room, but by “Daily Living Essentials.” This focuses the selection on the most used and most touched items, such as, comfy seating, storage that you can customize, and layered lamp lighting. This is a helpful way to clear out the clutter and really focus on the impactful pieces.
Artisan Spotlights
The artisan stories and spotlights are a great way to make sure that you are buying ethically. This transparency on where products come from acts as a vetting tool for peace of mind.
Best Practices for Navigating the Interface
Don’t get lost in the pretty pictures and focus on the site strategy.
- Search by Material, Not Just Style: Instead of just searching by style, make sure ethical and material searches such as “reclaimed wood” or “organic cotton” are in the search box.
- Use Categories for Zone Planning: For zones planning Decobry works for small areas. For modern apartments or flats look for their category options for “multi-purpose” or “modular” items.
- Use the “Layering” Process: As their design philosophy suggests, do not purchase everything at a time. First use the site to purchase the main furniture (sofas, tables) and later come back to the “Décor Accents” for rugs and cushions.
Issues & Community Help
Even a well-thought-out project can encounter difficulties. You would not be the first to have trouble integrating a new sustainable item with your old furniture, and questions about the durability of a certain natural material are common.
- Engagement with the Community: If you’re experiencing a design block, the Decobry community can be of great help. They are very active in the comments section of the blogs and social media posts. You can engage with other users on their recent posts to gather some tips.
- Support: If you have questions regarding the origin of a specific item or how to care for it, the support team can answer. They usually have a quick response time regarding supply chain issues, as they value transparency.
- Design Guides: To learn how to style each item, read their articles such as “How to Use Decobry Philosophy in Your Home”. These articles are like manuals to help you resolve some of the most common design problems.
Start Your First Project Today
Decobry aims to create a new experience in fast home fashion. When you understand their vision and learn to use their tools, you can help turn a quick home renovation into a lasting change in your lifestyle.
The sustainable chic approach is slow and intentional and will allow you to give your home spaces a lot of thought and consideration. Visit Decobry, subscribe to their updates and take a few moments to decide which corner of your home to start your transformation process. Your beautiful, mindful home will begin with that first step.
