Sustainablity

SUSTAINABILITY is high on everyone’s agenda these days with most of us trying to choose ethically source products that are kind to the environment. This is no different with our home interiors where more and more emphasis is being placed on choosing sustainable décor, furniture and accessories for our homes. These kinds of items are becoming more readily available from both high street stores and local artisans and are sure to become a long-lasting feature within your chosen room.

Sustainable furniture has been available for many years and has seen a huge surge with the rise of green homes and environmental interior designs. A substantial amount of oak, pine and walnut furniture these days is sourced from sustainable forestry that is replanted as soon as a tree is used to ensure that there is a constant stream of wood available without having to move onto other forestry areas. The great thing about wooden furniture is that it is timeless and long lasting; meaning these items will not need to be replaced for a long time, allowing the forestry areas to be replenished. Many furniture items now choose to add select panels of man-made board alongside the solid wood to reduce the amount of wood needed to create each item.

Sustainable fabrics are set to be a massive trend for 2019 and are easy to find locally in many shops or artisan fayres. Wool is a fabulous sustainable material that can be used across many of the soft furnishings within your home. A selection of locally sourced wool throws will look great on a bed or sofa area and can be teamed with some woollen knitted cushions that can be coloured with natural dyes to co-ordinate with the rest of your home interior. You can also purchase duvets that are filled with natural non-allergenic wool that are warm and temperature regulating, making them an all year-round addition to your home.

We all love home accessories as they add a finishing touch to any home interior. There are many companies that now provide an array of sustainable products and accessories that are perfect for those who are looking to create an environmentally conscious home. Recycled materials are a perfect choice for sustainable accessories with a variety of ornaments, clocks and vases that are made from recycled metal and plastics to make use of the tonnes of waste we produce every year. Paper lanterns and lampshades are a sustainable option that still look stylish and chic and can be teamed with paper waste bins and storage boxes for a co-ordinating finish. If you are looking for unique crockery for your kitchen and dining room then opt for some handmade pottery that is sustainable and ethically sourced and is sure to create a stylish feature within your home.

For more ideas on creating a sustainable home interior, take a look at this week’s latest Pinterest board – Pinterest – Sustainability.