Eco-Hugo: Exploring Sustainable Living
At Eco-Hugo, we believe sustainability starts at home. Our goal is to educate and inspire sustainable living through upcycling and repurposing vintage, antique, and retro furniture. We want to showcase how the old can be made new again.
On our blog, you’ll find informational articles covering all aspects of eco-friendly interior design and living. Learn how sourcing and incorporating vintage pieces can reduce waste. Discover clever upcycling ideas to give discarded items renewed purpose. Read tips on minimalist decor and creating stylish spaces with a smaller footprint.
While we don’t sell products directly on this site, you can browse our curated vintage furniture finds on our Facebook Marketplace Page. There you’ll find our co-founder Gavin’s expertly chosen selection of unique retro and antique pieces.
On the blog, dive into categories like vintage furniture guides, upcycling project inspiration, furniture care, and minimalist living essentials. Get ideas for giving new life to mid-century credenzas, transforming tired garden items, and more through imaginative eco upgrades.
Join us on our mission to appreciate the old, upcycle the forgotten, and cultivate more sustainable homes.
Meet the team
Gavin (Founder)
Gavin’s passion for mid-century furniture led him to found Eco-Hugo in 2020. With over 5 years of experience buying and selling vintage pieces, Gavin has developed an eye for quality across eras and styles. His expertise helps Eco-Hugo identify and offer the best information on vintage, retro, and antique furniture and collectibles.
You can browse Gavin’s current and past vintage furniture finds for sale on his Facebook Marketplace page. His curated selection showcases his knack for finding unique, stylish vintage gems.
Emily (Co-Founder)
Co-founder Emily pairs her lifelong passion for DIY and crafting with a creative eye for upcycling and reviving tired, worn furniture and items. With an imaginative spirit and commitment to eco-friendly makeovers, Emily spotlights ingenious ways to transform discarded, forgotten items into one-of-a-kind, sustainable showstopper pieces
Together, Emily and Gavin share a love of vintage furniture and a commitment to sustainable living. Their educational and inspirational blog content highlights their expertise in identifying unique vintage pieces while showcasing DIY tips for giving forgotten items new life.
The co-founders’ complementary skills and passions come together on the Eco-Hugo blog, where they provide inspiration and knowledge to help others appreciate the art of vintage furniture and sustainable decor.
