Coincidentally, just when I was writing about Small Eco Houses and feeling we can make a difference, I came across number 13 on Ikea's Never Ending List. That's a list they compile of things they are doing to help us all reduce the impact we are having on the environment. What a pleasant surprise! They recently redesigned one of their bestselling ranges so that it now comes flat packed. I know what you are saying: flat pack? Ikea? Hardly new! But in this instance it is.
Number 13 on their list is the recently redesigned Ektorp sofas and armchairs. By flat-packing them they take up less room during transportation and storage. Not only is this more environmentally friendly but, according to Ikea, it also makes the Ektorp range more affordable, without compromising on quality.
Throw a Bemz slipcover into the equation and you up your green points even more: replacing the slipcover is a far better option for the environment (and your pocket) than bunging it on a landfill. And the best part? There's no need to sacrifice on individual taste as there are over 170 fabrics to choose from for the Ektorp range at Bemz. The photos in this post give you a small taste of the spectrum of choice.
PS If you are planning on picking up a new Ektorp sofa or armchair at Ikea, did you know you can buy it without an Ikea slipcover? That way there's no need to wait to get your Bemz cover.
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