The drive to create more ecologically responsible living and work spaces goes hopefully deeper than a passing trend. Being truly thoughtful about the materials, construction, ethics, and environmental impact of one’s design is about making positive changes in creative ways. As consumers become more and more familiar with the true costs of our modern consumer culture, people are seeking design that reflects a certain social responsibility.
We also seek to widen our portfolio of sustainably produced furniture and accessories. Natural light, natural materials and natural colors all create honest, conscious interiors that speak to the need for humanity to dial back flashy consumerism and get back to what matters. Here are the few guidelines of the new trends of ecologically sustainable furnishing.
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Natural colors and materials
Lighter colors (beige, powder, brown, green, terracotta, ochre, warm orange, blue) have dominated interior trends for the last few years and communicate an appealing sense of clarity and minimalism. Sustainable materials like bamboo or reclaimed wood are now common in furniture design, and the emphasis is on soft furnishings that are humble and extremely durable.The use of classic and durable textiles like broad linen, jute, wowen rattan, artificial leather, wool and crypton fabric (durable, easy-to-clean, odor-free, soft and strong, velvet-like fabric).
Sustainable materials
Modular furniture