Creating an Eco-Friendly Apartment

Your Nashville apartment is the perfect place to enjoy a modern, connected lifestyle. The Flats at Taylor Place has already set the stage for a greener living experience, with onsite recycling, ENERGY STAR appliances, plenty of outdoor public greenspace, and indoor ceiling fans throughout each apartment. Building on these first steps to create an eco-friendly apartment home is simple, convenient, and rewarding—not only will you enjoy the knowledge that your lifestyle is more sustainable, you’ll also save money on many of your monthly bills.

Eco-Friendly Lighting

Today, your lighting options are not simply limited to traditional incandescent bulbs. CFLs and LEDs offer long-lasting, low-energy lighting that is often more comfortable and versatile than the light given off by a regular light bulb. By replacing all of your traditional light bulbs with these lower-energy options, you can save as much as 66% on your energy bills while enjoying a bright, vibrant, and welcoming apartment space. During the day, you can take advantage of your apartment’s large windows and stunning views to enjoy natural light simply by opening your curtains, which will make your apartment look and feel larger, while also cutting down on your daily electrical needs.

Eco-Friendly Cleaning

Keeping your apartment clean helps to maintain a comfortable and healthy indoor environment. However, many common cleaning chemicals can contribute to poor indoor air quality and cause contamination of local water and land after disposal. The best way to keep your apartment clean and your lifestyle green is to use greener cleaning products, which won’t affect your long-term health or that of your local environment. You can opt to purchase certified green products, or use simple household cleaning solutions such as vinegar, baking soda, dish soap, and lemon. Keep in mind that you’ll need to make sure the product you want to use is safe on the surfaces of your apartment—for example, citrus and vinegar work well on time but can affect granite and vinyl, while water, baking soda, and dish soap are completely safe for these features.

Eco-Friendly Decorations

Adding functional and eco-friendly decor to your apartment will improve its style while lowering its energy consumption. Area rugs add visual texture as well as physical warmth to help you feel more comfortable during cool weather. Curtains and shades can be used to keep out the hot sun during the summer, as well as insulate your apartment on cooler winter nights for a more stable indoor environment. Adding houseplants to your apartment is an excellent way to improve air quality and add a touch of organic color and style, while choosing linens made from wool or recycled fibers will reduce your carbon footprint and often keep you more comfortable than polyester and other manmade products.

The Flats at Taylor Place feature modern Nashville apartments with historic charm, set against the backdrop of Germantown and Salemtown. Each apartment features upscale finishes, modern appliances, and contemporary fixtures, while our community includes a conference room, fitness studio, and pet-friendly outdoor spaces. You can find out more about our luxury apartments for rent when you visit our website, where you’ll also discover floor plans, our extensive gallery, and more information about our Nashville neighborhood; contact us today if you’re ready to lease one of our amazing apartments!