sustainability
6 Steps Toward a More Sustainable Home
Interior design in 2022 has seen a greater demand for sustainability than ever before. These environmentally friendly homes include materials sourced ethically, or even salvaged. The choices…
6 eco-friendly decorating ideas for your home this summer
With a huge 94% of Brits saying that buying eco-friendly home products is important to them1, it’s clear that the nation is looking to make conscious efforts to live more sustainably.
With this in…
Fall High Point Market Center Stage Programming to Spotlight Sustainability
This fall’s High Point Market, scheduled for October 16-20, will shine a spotlight on sustainability through an immersive, inspirational activation called “Sustainability Stories.” Exploring the home…
Consumer Awareness Drives Home Furnishings Sustainability Efforts
As consumers pay attention to wellness in their homes — COVID has further elevated that focus — sustainability has again taken on an urgency in consumer purchases, including home furnishings. Whether…
The Effects of Holistic Spaces and Sustainability on Mental Health
With increasing popularity in the design scene, holistic interior design is one of the most effective tools an individual can put into practice when striving toward wellness and overall life…
Minimizing Environmental Impact With Eclectic Antique Furniture
With today’s consumer looking more toward the sustainability of the products they purchase, there is more to designing a luxury space than the beauty of the pieces. Clients want to know where their…
Podcasting Goes Green: A Q&A with CaraGreen's Jessica McNaughton
For the average consumer, going green means dropping a few cans and papers in a recycling bin and maybe investing in an LED bulb or two, but as Jessica McNaughton, President at sustainable building…
SFC's 2018 #GetYourGreenOn Competition Open
The Sustainable Furnishings Council has announced that its third annual interior design competition, #GetYourGreenOn, is now open. This competition honors interior designers who specify sustainable…
SFC, NWF Launch Wood Furniture Scorecard for Retailers
This week, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and the Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) have launched the Wood Furniture Scorecard, a comprehensive assessment of wood sourcing policies for…
Outlook Good for 2018, ASID's Latest Report Says
Each quarter, the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) releases its interior design billings index to track growth in the industry and look out for major changes and challenges. The society…