{"id":1636,"date":"2019-04-22T13:46:56","date_gmt":"2019-04-22T19:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stowersfurniture.com\/blog\/?p=1636"},"modified":"2019-04-22T13:46:56","modified_gmt":"2019-04-22T19:46:56","slug":"eco-friendly-home-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stowersfurniture.com\/blog\/eco-friendly-home-living\/","title":{"rendered":"The Eco-Friendly Home: Living With Sustainable Design"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In a time where threats to our ecosystems and environments are increasingly prevalent, sustainability is more than just a buzzword. It\u2019s become an important practice across many industries, especially in the realm of interior design. Organic, natural, and sustainably made materials and products are now a top priority for designers and consumers alike, inspiring one of the biggest trends of 2019.\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
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\u201cThe green emphasis is to live with nature and not against it, which means this trend reaches far beyond the resulting products. Eco-friendly material sourcing, construction, and innovative design all form part of sustainability,\u201d\u00a0<\/i><\/span>says Decorilla interior designer Germarie Bruwer.<\/i><\/a><\/span>\u00a0Ready to take a green approach to your own space? By setting your sights on eco-conscious fabrications and shopping for sustainably focused brands, you can take steps to reduce your environmental impact at home this year.\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
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From recycled, repurposed, and reclaimed to 100% au naturel, the materials you incorporate into your living spaces have never mattered more. \u201cAs more reports share how different products and materials wreak havoc on the environment (and our health!), we all want to minimize our carbon footprint. We buy clean beauty and ethically-made clothes, so why should our home decor be any different?\u201d\u00a0<\/span>Apartment Therapy\u2019s Kelsey Mulvey shares.<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
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Do right by the environment on your search for the perfect furnishings, whether you\u2019re seeking a large-scale piece or striking accents with a one-of-a-kind feel. Think big with styles like this\u00a0<\/span>sculptural side table<\/a><\/span>\u00a0that\u2019s artistically pieced together from natural teak wood, and\u00a0<\/span>this weathered and sun-faded console cabinet<\/a><\/span>, constructed from solid reclaimed fir wood. And when it comes to embellishments, we suggest the following accessory finds:\u00a0<\/span>a statement-worthy chandelier<\/a><\/span>\u00a0made from wrought iron and recycled glass,\u00a0<\/span>a distinctive floor clock<\/a><\/span>\u00a0built from rustic live edge acacia wood slabs, and\u00a0<\/span>a textured rug<\/a><\/span>\u00a0that\u2019s hand-woven from recycled charcoal leather and natural hemp.<\/span><\/div>\n
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“I think it’s so important to be really strategic and purposeful about making any sort of purchase, but especially for the home. And to take that a step further, to really think about who you are buying from, the materials being used to create each item, and what values the company stands for,\u201d\u00a0<\/span>lifestyle blogger Grace Atwood explains<\/a><\/span>. Here at Stowers, we admire brands that stand for something, which is why we\u2019re proud to feature several vendors on our showroom floor that specialize in sustainably made products.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
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Look to\u00a0<\/span>The Phillips Collection<\/a><\/span>\u00a0for a selection of artisan-designed organic contemporary furnishings. The High Point, North Carolina-based company also offers a line of furniture called the Origins Collection, where not a single tree is cut down in the production process. Family-run brand\u00a0<\/span>Palecek<\/a><\/span>\u00a0handcrafts their eco-conscious designs from abundant renewable plants like rattan, abaca, and seagrass, and each piece is upholstered and finished in California. Headquartered in Austin,\u00a0<\/span>Home Trends and Design<\/a><\/span>\u00a0makes solid wood furniture by hand from sustainable and reclaimed materials. A founding member of the Sustainable Furnishings Council, HTD also created the Mango Foundation, an organization that works to reverse the harmful effects of furniture production by planting trees.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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