Choosing Natural Materials
Natural materials will bring warmth and a holistic sense to your home. Their authenticity, texture and serene colours can help create a sense of wholeness.
Choosing natural materials can mean there are less chemicals involved in the production process but with crops like cotton they are water intensive and involve a lot of pesticide-use so be sure to only buy organic.
Examples of natural materials in home accessories:
willow and seagrass baskets
hand-thrown pottery objects
water hyacinth storage units
vintage items and antiques
Examples of natural materials in home textiles:
woollen, organic cotton, linen throws and tableware
linen and organic cotton curtains
linen, organic cotton and silk bedding
organic cotton macrame
coir, bamboo, sisal, jute rugs
Examples of natural materials in flooring and building materials:
wool, cork, paper, hemp insulation
lime plaster
sustainable wood - look for FSC or PEFC
stripped and oiled or reclaimed floor boards
marmoleum, linoleum and cork flooring
Examples of natural materials in furnishings:
metal, sustainable wood or bamboo
vintage items and antiques
Try and reduce your exposure to fabrics that have performances attached to them eg. ‘non-iron’, ‘‘water-resistant’, ‘stain-proof’ and so on.
Images © Unsplash: Living room - Sarah Khan , Bedroom - Minh Pham , Pottery - Toa Heftiba
If you have a project in mind and would like some healthier interior advice, please contact me for a free discovery call.