8 Eco-Friendly Design and Home Decor Brands We Love
When it comes to interior design, sustainability has been associated with drab dull, or boring. When thinking about eco-friendly design, images of hemp woven rugs and grungy recycled furniture may come to mind. Don’t fear, there are many companies out there that prove that beautiful products can also be nice to the planet.
If you’re conscious about your environmental footprint and like living an eco-friendly lifestyle, check out some of our favorite sustainable brands to incorporate into your home decor and design.
Why Support Eco-Friendly Brands?
To some, it may be obvious, but if you’ve heard of green design and aren’t sure what it is or why it’s important let’s cover the basics first.
Eco-friendly design focuses on improving indoor air quality as well as reducing the impact the production process has on the environment. So its goals are twofold - making sure your indoor environment is healthy and free of chemicals as well as creating products that have been made through sustainable and environment-friendly methods.
Ethical and sustainable design can be incorporated in nearly every part of your home, from flooring, hardware, and finishes, to paint, furniture and decor.
Keep reading to learn about the brands we love.
Jenni Kane
Jenni Kane
You may already be familiar with Jenni Kane as a designer and clothing brand. But in 2017 she launched a home collection.
As sustainability has become increasingly important for many companies in today’s world, Jenni Kane makes sure her products are fairly and ethically made. Her company is on the road to sustainability and they offer sustainable collections. She also makes an effort to give back and partners with a number of philanthropic organizations.
Shop the Jenni Kane Home here.
Matthew Calvin x MAiK
MAiK
The UK-based brand offers sustainable and ethically made textiles, jewelry, prints, and homeware. They only work with factories and manufacturers that have their same ethical standards so you can rest assured that your money is being well spent.
Even their packaging is sustainable as it’s plastic-free and all elements are recyclable and biodegradable.
Shop MAiK products here.
Avocado
Avocado
Avocado is a sustainable furniture company offering stylish mattresses, bed frames, bedding, dressers, and nightstands with a midcentury modern aesthetic.
Their goal is to be one of the most sustainable brands and they incorporate sustainable practices in a number of ways. They only use organic and non-toxic materials and their factory in Los Angeles is powered entirely by renewable energy.
They also donate 1% of all their revenue to environmental nonprofit organizations.
Shop Avocado products here.
Tala
Tala
Tala is a UK-based light company. They specialize in beautifully designed LED energy-efficient lightbulbs and light fixtures that mimic the same effect as incandescent bulbs.
The company supports reforestation programs internationally including The Heart of England Forest in the UK and the National Forest Foundation in the US.
Tala has an ongoing mission to reduce its impact on the environment and is currently in the process of developing sustainable packaging.
Shop Tala lighting here.
The Citizenry
The Citizenry
The Citizenry is a furniture and home decor company. They partner with artisans around the world to create beautiful handcrafted furniture and decor pieces only made in small batches, so there’s a limited number of each item available.
They support fair trade practices and 10% of their proceeds get invested back into artisan communities.
Shop The Citizenry products here.
Tarkett
Tarkett
Tarkett is a Swedish-based flooring company the offers a wide range of products from vinyl, laminate, carpet, wood, and more.
The company’s mission focuses on creating a circular economy in the flooring industry and minimizing their impact on the environment, using only good materials and creating healthier indoor spaces.
Shop Tarkett flooring here.
ABC Home
ABC Home
Featuring modern and elegant designs, ABC Home supports fair trade and sustainable practices. Their products are locally produced with natural and organic materials and made with energy-conscious resources. They focus on handmade goods as well as products from repurposed materials.
They have two stores in New York and offer a wide range of products including furniture, dining, bedding, bath, jewelry, and cosmetics.
Shop ABC Home here.
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