Don’t be put off by the word “sustainable” on the label. Choosing eco-friendly furniture and furnishings will have your home looking good and you feeling great
Forbo Flooring’s Artoleum Striato linoleum is made from all-natural ingredients including linseed oil. It is versatile, sustainable and durable — perfect for any flooring project. POA. forbo-flooring.com
Designed by Sala Verde, these three handsome hand-turned acacia wood pendant lights are new in town. Each one is made from a single piece of sustainably sourced acacia wood and shows off the natural colours and unique pattern variations, making each one individual. $579 rrp each. salaverde.com.au
Available at CASF, Global Greentag-certified, DuPont Corian® is a solid surface suitable for kitchens and bathrooms and where other solid surfaces are required. POA. casf.com.au
Anomaly is a new brand representing innovative, beautiful and sustainable Australian-designed and -made furniture, homewares and lighting. Pieces are created by some of the best-known contemporary Australian designers. POA. anomaly.com
Ink and Spindle, 2013 Melbourne Design Awards winner for Textile + Surface Design, Interior, creates hand-printed fabrics using water-based inks and sustainable base cloths in timeless designs that are made to last. POA. inkandspindle.com
There’s no need to sacrifice style for efficiency as the Axor Starck Organic range by renowned designer Philippe Starck combines his unique and stylish signature with efficient water consumption. POA. hansgrohe.com
Designed in Melbourne and sculptured from reclaimed sustainable crushed marble, the Apaiser Nest bath and free-standing basin are crafted to resemble a bird’s nest. Bath from $7995 rrp; basin from $2395 rrp. apaiser.com
Nomad by Karton is an easily-adjustable modular system made from recycled cardboard which can be used to create freestanding partitions, doorways and corners, or any space you desire. From $95 rrp. kartongroup.com.au
Edited by Kate St James, FDIA
Originally from Home Design Magazine Volume 17 Issue 1