5 Tips for Decorating Homes Sustainably
At Stanwick & Co, we are committed to designing and crafting sustainable, handmade pieces of furniture that stand against the fast, throwaway culture prevalent in the interior design world. We've dedicated countless hours to researching the best ways to make interiors more sustainable without compromising on style or quality. Here are some simple steps you can take to ensure you're decorating sustainably.
Invest in Timeless Pieces
In the world of interiors, 'fast furniture' refers to cheap, trendy, and easily disposable furniture. To decorate sustainably, invest in timeless, high-quality pieces that will last for generations. While these pieces may come with a higher initial cost, they encourage a mindset of care and preservation.
Unlike fast furniture, which is often discarded when damaged, investing in well-crafted furniture adds character to your space and supports sustainability. Our Stanwick & Co. English oak furniture is made from high-quality sustainable wood and is designed to last, making it a great choice for those seeking more sustainable furniture options in their home.
Giving New Life to Furniture Through Repainting
One of the benefits of choosing solid wood furniture like our English dining room tables is that they can easily be painted and repainted to suit your current interior style. If you still like to follow trends but want to be more conscious of your purchases and waste, then repainting your existing furniture to suit the colour palate of the moment can be a great way to approach this.
Choose Non-Toxic Paint
Many paint and wallpaper brands now offer products made with natural dyes and pigments, providing a wide range of colours, patterns, and textures without harmful chemicals. We love using Farrow & Ball at Stanwick & Co. For over 75 years, Farrow & Ball has made environmentally conscious decisions, such as creating a paint range that is 100% water-based
Look for FSC and PEFC Certified Products
When shopping for wood products, look for the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) marks. These certifications indicate that the wood comes from sustainably managed forests.
Both FSC and PEFC are non-profit, non-governmental organisations created in response to rapid deforestation. They ensure that certified suppliers undergo annual inspections to maintain compliance, promoting a more environmentally friendly way of doing business.
At Stanwick & Co., all of our wooden furniture is made using sustainable FSC and PEFC certified wood.