The Hemp & Sustainable Design Blog

  • 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.

  • It wasn't easy to transition back to pre-pandemic living—record-high gas prices, a housing market boom, and global uncertainty all slowed us down. However, this shift also caused many of us to seek solitude and rest in our daily lives. With most of our time spent indoors, cultivating a zen home b...
  • 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!
  • Need Perfect Pillows? Four Things to Know

    Need Perfect Pillows? Four Things to Know

    Nothing gives a room—whether bedroom, living room or home office—a finished look like the perfect throw pillow. Pillows accent specific furnishings and add a touch of personality with such a small financial investment.

    Many people purchase pillows on impulse. That might work for the short term, but if you want to invest in pillows that won’t lose impact before the next season rolls around, there are four things to know about choosing the perfect pillow.

     

  • Your sustainable home Checklist by Urban Re-Leaf Home

    Your Sustainable Home Checklist Sustainability starts at home. If each and everyone of us took the proper steps towards a more sustainable lifestyle our overall ecological footprint would reduce by leaps & bounds, creating a much more sustainable future. We’ve put together this sustainable ho...
  • Go Bohemian with These Five Simple Tricks

    Go Bohemian with These Five Simple Tricks Bohemian design blends multi-cultural layers of patterns and colors to bring visual interest to any room. As with most things, achieving this distinctive style can be harder than it looks. If you’re looking to go a bit Boho in your personal space, here a...