Ecoshack https://ecoshack.com How to build, renovate and live sustainably - actionable advice and inspirational homes. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:57:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://ecoshack.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-Orange-circle-1-32x32.png Ecoshack https://ecoshack.com 32 32 Object of desire: organic, eco-conscious linen by Carlotta + Gee https://ecoshack.com/carlotta-and-gee/ https://ecoshack.com/carlotta-and-gee/#respond Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:21:36 +0000 https://ecoshack.com/?p=12323 Ecoshack

Object of desire: organic, eco-conscious linen by Carlotta + Gee

Soak up the sustainable goodness of Aussie brand Carlotta + Gee who have an amazing range of lush, organic bedlinen and homewares.

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Expert guide: buying a round dining table https://ecoshack.com/round-dining-table/ https://ecoshack.com/round-dining-table/#respond Wed, 12 Apr 2023 04:03:39 +0000 https://ecoshack.com/?p=12247 Ecoshack

Expert guide: buying a round dining table

Designer Tina Nettlefold gives her top tips for buying a round dining table plus our top 10 round dining tables for 2023.

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Object of Desire: Lindsay Wherrett’s hand made ceramic basins https://ecoshack.com/ceramic-basin-handmade-lindsay-wherrett/ https://ecoshack.com/ceramic-basin-handmade-lindsay-wherrett/#respond Thu, 12 Jan 2023 05:13:44 +0000 https://ecoshack.com/?p=12101 Ecoshack

Object of Desire: Lindsay Wherrett’s hand made ceramic basins

Objects of Desire: ceramic basins hand made by Lindsay Wherrett in her Tasmanian studio. Sigh.

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7 best teak outdoor lounge ideas https://ecoshack.com/teak-outdoor-lounge/ https://ecoshack.com/teak-outdoor-lounge/#respond Mon, 14 Nov 2022 06:10:33 +0000 https://ecoshack.com/?p=12054 Ecoshack

7 best teak outdoor lounge ideas

There is no better timber for outdoors than teak. Used for boat decks for centuries, it is a stunning choice with golden hues or left to patina to silver.

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The Ripple House https://ecoshack.com/the-ripple-house/ https://ecoshack.com/the-ripple-house/#respond Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:38:28 +0000 https://ecoshack.com/?p=11989 Ecoshack

The Ripple House

The stunning sustainable Ripple House in Melbourne features a host of eco-friendly features including a soaring silver-top ash ceiling that reveals itself in ripples of texture and light.

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Sustainable living: 57 ways to create an eco friendly home https://ecoshack.com/sustainable-living/ https://ecoshack.com/sustainable-living/#respond Fri, 24 Jun 2022 01:57:41 +0000 https://ecoshack.com/?p=11941 Ecoshack

Sustainable living: 57 ways to create an eco friendly home

If you're looking to create a more sustainable home, our ultimate checklist gives a room by room list of things you can do, starting today!

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Our top picks: best 25 prefab homes for 2022 https://ecoshack.com/prefab-homes/ https://ecoshack.com/prefab-homes/#respond Fri, 10 Jun 2022 01:43:57 +0000 https://ecoshack.com/?p=11653 Ecoshack

Our top picks: best 25 prefab homes for 2022

Recent innovations in prefab construction mean you can have a sustainable home for lower cost, a fraction of the timeframe and with the oooh factor. Check these out..

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The 15 Best Australian made sofas (2023) https://ecoshack.com/australian-made-sofas/ https://ecoshack.com/australian-made-sofas/#respond Tue, 08 Mar 2022 05:13:36 +0000 https://ecoshack.com/?p=11384 Ecoshack

The 15 Best Australian made sofas (2023)

Australian made sofas (or sofas made in your country) are far superior environmentally than cheap imports destined for landfill. Check out our top 15 picks!

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Shipping container house with vintage industrial vibe https://ecoshack.com/shipping-container-house-with-vintage-industrial-vibe/ https://ecoshack.com/shipping-container-house-with-vintage-industrial-vibe/#respond Fri, 25 Feb 2022 02:31:55 +0000 https://ecoshack.com/?p=11298 Ecoshack

Shipping container house with vintage industrial vibe

Check out this sustainable shipping container house that you can rent on Airbnb - filled with cool vintage pieces and designed with an eclectic, industrial vibe by the clever Alicia Doyle at Ramble Interiors 😍

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17 timber dining chairs (that are sexy AND sustainable) https://ecoshack.com/17-timber-dining-chairs-that-are-sexy-and-sustainable/ https://ecoshack.com/17-timber-dining-chairs-that-are-sexy-and-sustainable/#respond Tue, 15 Feb 2022 05:21:54 +0000 https://ecoshack.com/?p=11164 Ecoshack

17 timber dining chairs (that are sexy AND sustainable)

If you're in the market for some planet-friendly timber dining chairs, feast your eyes on our top 17 picks in Australia!

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The owners of this shed home wanted sustainability 3 ways https://ecoshack.com/the-owners-of-this-shed-home-wanted-sustainability-3-ways/ https://ecoshack.com/the-owners-of-this-shed-home-wanted-sustainability-3-ways/#respond Fri, 17 Dec 2021 01:57:57 +0000 https://ecoshack.com/?p=11079 Ecoshack

The owners of this shed home wanted sustainability 3 ways

This stunning barn-style shed home is on a large rural property on the rugged surf coast of Victoria, Australia. It's success depended on three things...

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New eco friendly house plans launched by Architopia https://ecoshack.com/eco-friendly-house-plans-launched-by-architopia/ https://ecoshack.com/eco-friendly-house-plans-launched-by-architopia/#respond Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:03:02 +0000 https://ecoshack.com/?p=10937 Ecoshack

New eco friendly house plans launched by Architopia

Aussie company Architopia has launched eco friendly house plans that are beautiful, sustainable, architect designed AND affordable.

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Striking black cabin immersed in nature https://ecoshack.com/striking-black-clad-cabin-immersed-in-nature/ https://ecoshack.com/striking-black-clad-cabin-immersed-in-nature/#respond Mon, 01 Nov 2021 05:36:13 +0000 https://ecoshack.com/?p=10798 Ecoshack

Striking black cabin immersed in nature

It’s hard not to be struck by the spectacular lines and location of this black clad beauty known as the ‘Skylark cabin’. 

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10 rattan pendant lights we can’t get enough of https://ecoshack.com/rattan-pendant/ https://ecoshack.com/rattan-pendant/#respond Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:07:56 +0000 https://ecoshack.com/?p=10507 Ecoshack

10 rattan pendant lights we can’t get enough of

Rattan pendant lights are a great way to finish a space and go with nearly all interior design aesthetics. Here are some of our favourites...

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How to choose the most eco friendly insulation https://ecoshack.com/eco-friendly-insulation/ https://ecoshack.com/eco-friendly-insulation/#respond Wed, 08 Sep 2021 05:49:23 +0000 https://ecoshack.com/?p=9665 Ecoshack

How to choose the most eco friendly insulation

Insulation might not be a sexy topic but it’s a vital part of sustainable house design and key to achieving the number one goal...

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7 stunning ways to add thermal mass to your eco home https://ecoshack.com/thermal-mass/ https://ecoshack.com/thermal-mass/#respond Thu, 26 Aug 2021 07:08:09 +0000 https://ecoshack.com/?p=9003 Ecoshack

7 stunning ways to add thermal mass to your eco home

Thermal mass is a great way to increase the energy efficiency of your dream sustainable house, helping to keep your home warm in winter...

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How to live off the grid: the ultimate guide for beginners (2022) https://ecoshack.com/how-to-live-off-the-grid/ https://ecoshack.com/how-to-live-off-the-grid/#respond Tue, 24 Aug 2021 21:10:59 +0000 https://ecoshack.com/?p=8855 Ecoshack

How to live off the grid: the ultimate guide for beginners (2022)

In 2022 more people are looking to live off the grid than ever. Here's our ultimate guide on how to do it by off gridder Logan Hailey.

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The ultimate guide to sustainable interior design. https://ecoshack.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-sustainable-interior-design/ https://ecoshack.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-sustainable-interior-design/#respond Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:20:25 +0000 https://ecoshack.com/?p=8766 Ecoshack

The ultimate guide to sustainable interior design.

Choosing to live sustainably is the greatest thing we can do to personally make a difference to the emissions we create. Sustainable interior design...

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How to build a sustainable house in 2022 https://ecoshack.com/how-to-build-a-sustainable-house/ https://ecoshack.com/how-to-build-a-sustainable-house/#respond Tue, 22 Jun 2021 03:31:51 +0000 https://staging.designhunter.net/?p=8195 Ecoshack

How to build a sustainable house in 2022

The 7 keys to sustainable house design and how to incorporate them into your new house build or renovation.

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The stunning Northcote house https://ecoshack.com/australian-timber-design-awards-nominee-the-stunning-northcote-house/ https://ecoshack.com/australian-timber-design-awards-nominee-the-stunning-northcote-house/#respond Wed, 30 Sep 2020 22:43:58 +0000 https://staging.designhunter.net/?p=7951 Ecoshack

The stunning Northcote house

It’s little wonder that this eye-catching design by Melanie Beynon Architecture has been shortlisted for the People’s Choice award in the Australian Timber Design...

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