The Hemp & Sustainable Design Blog

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  • A Beginners Guide to Decorating

    A Beginner’s Guide to Decorating Sustainably

    Take it one step at a time

    Sustainability come from minor changes over time, not throwing everything away and replacing it all at once. One of the core principles of sustainability is using high quality materials that have a low impact in the environment and last a long time, so you don’t have to constantly replace them. Instead of regularly redecorating an entire room, it can be more sustainable to invest in a few higher quality, timeless pieces that don’t rely on the current trends to be stylish.

  • 10 Eco Friendly Interior Design Tips

    Top 10 Eco-Friendly Interior Design Tips

    Fortunately, it’s easy to be green. In fact, you’ll be well on your way with a few insightful sustainable interior design ideas. Moreover, residential, commercial, and industrial spaces can benefit equally from eco-design. 

  • Three Tips for Bold Color Decorating

    Three Tips for Bold Color Decorating

    Bold colors call to some people like a siren song while others fear those slashes of color. No need to shy away. Decorators agree on many small ways to use bold colors in decorating any space.

  • Everything You Need to Know About Throw Pillows

    Everything You Need to Know About Throw Pillows

    I’ll admit, I’m a bit of a pillow hoarder myself so I’m in the camp of “You can never have too many throw pillows.”  But, even if you’re a minimalist and you’re more of a “Less is more” type when it comes to throw pillows, chances are you’ll like at least 1 throw pillow on your sofa.

  • Some Hemp Fabric Questions for Thought!

    HEMP FABRICS!

    Is hemp fabric sustainable?

    Hemp fabric is the most sustainable of all fabrics on the planet! Hemp is the greatest carbon sink in the plant world, meaning that it absorbs more CO2 than any other crop or forest. It even continues absorbing CO2 when it is harvested and processed. This sets hemp off to a great start in terms of its carbon footprint.

  • A Beginner’s Guide to Decorating Sustainably

    Making more sustainable choices to make your life greener is a lofty goal and it won’t happen overnight. If you’re thinking about how to make your lifestyle more sustainable, looking at how your home is decorated can be a great place to start. If you’re not sure where to start with making your home décor better for the planet, this quick guide will give you all the tips you need to begin your sustainable decorating journey!