Want to make the world a brighter, better, and greener place? It starts at home. When most people plan to make their spaces more sustainable, they might think about decreasing their energy consumption by installing solar panels or swapping out incandescent bulbs for LED lights. However, a handful of home brands are proof that it’s possible to decorate your home with sustainability in mind.
Of course, there’s no one, definitive way brands embrace sustainability. Some companies double down on recycled or organic materials, while others tweak their processes to eliminate the use of harsh chemicals, heavy metals or phthalates. But, regardless of what makes them environmentally-conscious, it’s safe to say Mother Nature would certainly approve.
Eskayel by Shanan Campanaro Orbs Rug
Eskayel
Founded by Shanan Campanaro in 2008, the bicoastal brand’s offerings run the gamut from wallcoverings, to textiles to rugs; however, its commitment to the environment remains at the core of Eskayel’s enduring legacy. Campanaro collaborates with trusted, transparent production partners to turn her design dreams into a reality — one made with water-based inks and sustainable materials.
Art and Forge Warren 12-Inch Appliance Pull in Polished Nickel Finish
Art and Forge
Spruce up your kitchen cabinetry with Art and Forge, which makes its hardware from 100 percent recycled brass — and coats each piece in a medley of finishes. The Norfolk, Virginia-based brand has also adopted a series of eco-conscious practices such as closed-loop water, low-emission casting and optimized energy use to reduce its carbon footprint.
Rebellion III collection by Black Crow Studios x Academy of Art University
Black Crow Studios
For walls that wow — and are environmentally sound — look to Black Crow Studios. Not only are the brand’s Smooth Matte and Raw Texture materials free of vinyl, phthalates and heavy metals, but the ink that’s printed on them is GreenGuard certified.
Alkemis Paint in Hoodoo (53)
Alkemis
Or, if a fresh coat of paint strikes your fancy, Alkemis’s all-natural paint is made with non-toxic materials and artist-quality crystalline pigments. Available in over 100 colors, the brand promises its paints are good for your wellbeing, the planet and your home’s style.
Piegatto by Sandra Ovalle Lena Dining Table
Piegatto
Forget fast home décor: Piegatto designs with longevity in mind, not trends. The Guatemalan brand sources all of its wood from responsible and eco-conscious — and are working to repurpose wood dust and offcuts.
Stackabl by Benoist F. Drut Night City Scape Series Contemporary Standing Lamps
Stackabl
One company’s trash can be a design opportunity waiting to happen — just ask Stackabl. A partnership between Jeffrey Forrest and Maison Gerard, the brand uses textile and manufacturing waste as the building blocks for bespoke furniture and accessories. Case in point: Stackable’s totem-style light fixtures, which is made with upcycled PET, post-consumer aluminum, offcut stone, and remnant Merino wool felt.
Hollis+Morris Shoal Lounge Chair
Hollis+Morris
Canadian company Hollis+Morris brings a hand-crafted, eco-conscious touch to all of its home offerings. Light fixtures equipped with energy-efficient LED technology? Objets made with FSC-certified local wood species? Upholstered furniture swathed in Kravet’s Couture Bouclé? Yes, yes, and oh yes.
LIVDEN Roundabout Tile
LIVDEN
Each of LIVDEN’s tiles use upcycled post-consumer materials, keeping waste to a minimum. For example, the Polar Ice Terrazzo option seen here is made with up to 66 percent of recycled components.
Coyuchi Organic Linen Sheets
Coyuchi
Coyuchi has been serving up sweet, sustainable dreams since its founding in 1991. According to the brand, Coyuchi was the first company to create 100 percent organic cotton bedding — and has since become GOTS, GOLS, and FairTrade-certified.
Borrowed Earth Objects Nami Plate
Borrowed Earth
At Borrowed Earth, founder Ruchika Grover repurposes leftover materials to create textural serveware, games, and accessories. As a result, the company is able to lower its carbon footprint and move closer to zero-waste. Eco-friendly with an artful edge.
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