Green News
Alison Riva from Riva Eco Interiors talks about the environmentally friendly products, including furniture, lighting, wallpaper and paint, that her company try to incorporate into their design schemes in order to combat damage caused to the environment by waste.
The new range of ecosense paints from Dulux are not only good for the environment, but also good for you as they are virtually odour-free.
Interior designer Angie Kraft talks to us about the steps she's taking to make every aspect of her work greener, including sourcing eco-friendly suppliers, organic fabrics, energy-efficient light fixtures and furniture made from recycled materials.
Period Living talks to designer Niki Jones about how how she intends to make her linens and furniture last for generations.
Salvage queen: Everyone loves to have something original and Di Wood’s talents using fabric offcuts, remnants, old curtains and samples know no bounds – her pieces include throws, doorstops and laundry bags.
Kitchen cleaning has never been more attractive with help from these pretty cloths from Jangneus Design. They are made with hard-wearing recycled cotton and hand-printed in the Cotswolds. Once they are no longer needed they can be put on the compost heap as they are 100% biodegradable.
It can be difficult to find ethical products with a luxury look, but Moko Direct in Devon is full of such eco products. This attractive jewellery box has 15 layers of lacquer and is £35.
‘As far as possible, we stock products made by craftspeople in our area. We support part-time workers, many of whom are local mothers, as we feel they understand our customers better.
Gemstones including lapis lazuli and aquamarine decorate a range of dazzling picture frames and mirrors from Kiri. They are available in two sizes with prices from £30 to £65 and come in a reuseable gift box. Kiri is a fair trade company that uses recycled and eco-friendly materials with 10% of profits donated to community projects in and around Delhi.
