One doesn’t often combine “sustainable” with “décor”…at least I haven’t. When you think about it, though, sustainable is sustainable. Sustainable living is a holistic concept. We can’t constrain sustainability to one area of life or another. Here’s an article about green décor…

Green Decor
Interior designers promote sustainable stylings.
By Sharon Nichols

…"We realized we had a common interest in the environment and in trying to live a life more in balance with the world," says Kloiber. "If you are concerned about what you are putting in your body, as you should be, you are probably beginning to consider organic options when it comes to food. You may also be becoming more concerned about what you are putting on your body. It's only natural, pun intended, to be concerned about what you are putting around your body. Green decor is not only a healthier way to live, it's a more responsible way to live. If we want toxin-free oceans, lakes, and rivers to swim in, forests to hike in, and clean air to breathe, we need to start living more responsibly. If nothing else, think about what kind of a world we are leaving for our children."

Jesse Johnson and Anthony Cochran of NYC's Q Collection (www.qcollection.com) offer green decor using natural latex, sustainably harvested wood, water-based glue and stains, and fabrics of organic cotton, down, jute, and wood pulp. "Developing new fabric lines has been a challenge," says Johnson. "It requires a lot of collaboration on dyes, finishing, base materials, and so on. There is a limited selection of materials to work with. We are unwilling to lower our standards on quality and design, so we push our suppliers to be creative. Another challenge is educating interior designers on the toxic materials that typically exist in furniture and fabrics. Our primary goal is the elimination of toxic chemicals, carcinogens, and the leading components of poor indoor air quality." More...