Furnishings for good

Can you go green when redecorating or buying new furnishings and accessories? Beautiful products, good vibes – it’s a win-win!

Natural, recycled, sustainable…

• Consider buying pieces made from recycled and/or upcycled materials, such as wine glasses, rugs or throws made from plastic (they feel as soft as wool) and furniture from reclaimed timber.

• Natural materials such as wool, linen, sisal, cork or timber are a sustainable choice and always make beautiful additions to a home.

• When buying new timber, check that it’s from a sustainable source. Ask your retailer or check for an identifying label.

• Question where items are made and how they’re transported –there’s obviously a larger carbon footprint when products are moved across the world. Buying things that are handmade locally can be a lovely treat.

• Opt for long-lasting quality if you can afford it. Although the initial cost is higher, if a piece is well-made it could last for generations.

• Buy water-based paints where possible – fewer harmful chemicals are not only kinder to the environment but also to the air quality in your home.

▲ Hand-poured with a natural, plant-based wax, this candle uses an organic cotton wick, is scented with essential and botanical oils, and comes in a reusable ceramic pot. Aromatherapy Restore scented candle, £48, greathousefarmstores. co.uk.

This console table has been constructed using light reclaimed wood and features two good-sized drawers to offer practical storage space. Chelwood console table, £455, modishliving.co.uk.

▲ Choose eco-friendly paint and wallpapers if you can. Pea Green 91, from £52 for 2.5l Absolute Matt Emulsion; Hencroft wallpaper in Pink Primula – National Trust Papers, £109 per roll, both littlegreene.com.

Multipurpose furnishings with a difference – these pieces are constructed with a recycled table top made from yogurt pots and children’s toys. Poppy side table/stool, £150, woodmancoteretro.com.

▼ Different from every angle, this light fitting is constructed from curves of sustainably sourced timber, fasted with two brass screws. Small SEYA pendant in ash, £215, tomraffield.com.

Finance available through Kanda from 11.9% APR

Kanda is a trading name of Kanda Products & Services Ltd, company registered in England and Wales (No.11220984) with registered office at Kanda Products & Services Ltd, 17 High Street, Forward House, Henley-In-Arden, Warwickshire, England, B95 5AA. Kanda Products & Services is authorised by the FCA. Registration number 920795

Cottage in Countryside

Penybontfawr

With no onward chain. Town and Country Oswestry offer this detached country cottage located in a popular village with two reception rooms, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The property has many original features including beams and open fireplaces along with modern kitchen, bathroom and UPVC double glazing. Located in Penybontfawr with its own Primary School, shop and public house.

Asking price £135,000. For viewings call Town & Country on 01691 679631 or email sales@townandcountryoswestry.com

Detached bungalow

Lower Minster, Oswestry

Being well located on the fringe of the town centre, on an established residential estate affording similar style dwellings, this detached bungalow offers an ideal opportunity to acquire a well-placed home. Benefitting from an attached external single garage, affording scope for workshop/office space, and a full width conservatory with views over the enclosed landscaped garden. Available with no onward chain and affording scope for some minor improvements, this property would provide an ideal retirement bungalow with easily maintained grounds. Town bus service passes close-by to the bungalow.

Asking Price £247,500. For viewings call Morris Marshall & Poole on 01691 679595 or email oswestry@morrismarshall.co.uk

Two bedroom family home

18 Guinevere Close, Oswestry

Offered for sale with no upward chain, a well presented and attractively appointed spacious two bedroom semi-detached family home, set with front and rear gardens in a private cul de sac position with views to the rear. The property has the added benefit of planning permission for a two storey side extension. The ground floor offers lounge, fitted kitchen and conservatory. To the first floor there are two bedrooms and family bathroom. The property has the fantastic benefit of rear garden and driveway parking.

OIRO £185,000. For viewings call Monks on 01691 674567 or email sales.oswestry@monks.co.uk

3 Bedroom Family Home

Oaklands Road, Chirk Bank

Asuperbly presented 3-bedroom semi-detached property, close to the canal and the beautiful village of Chirk. The property boasts a stunning and contemporary open plan living/dining room and kitchen with a log burner, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. Externally the property benefits from a double garage, ample off-road parking and a good sized enclosed garden with a decking entertainment area and shed. Viewings are highly recommended to fully appreciate this beautiful home’s location, accommodation and position.

OIRO £269,950. For viewings call Woodheads on 01691 680044 or email sales@ woodheadsalesandlettings.com