Use of plant-based materials in interior design
Veganism is starting to make waves around the world in the food, fashion, and beauty industries, but there’s another area where we can make a huge difference in the home.
As an interior designer, I am very excited to be able to offer clients exclusive cruelty-free options when it comes to designing their spaces.
I wanted to share with you some of the cool and innovative alternative options out there, and this is just a small sample!
How to make botanical choices in interior design
The botanical answer to skin
Leather is one of the biggest culprits as people always assume that ‘luxury’ is leather!
Several major furniture retailers have begun offering alternative options to leather.
Some of the more exciting things come along, like leather made from pineapple leaves and pinatex mushrooms.
For example, a new innovative product is made from fibers from the leaves of the pineapple plant to create eco-friendly crib-to-cradle products that are durable and versatile, and can be ordered for custom upholstery.
Home furnishings brand Kravet is a good place to look for plant-based materials.
And with over 2,000 faux skins to choose from, you’ll never run out of options.
Purchased from showrooms and designers across the US, Canada, UK and Europe,
These fabrics can be used to replace any type of leather lining application, and are beautiful, soft and durable in equal measure.
Vegan versions of fleece
Wool is found in a range of products, most often in rugs. Look for bamboo rayon, viscose, cotton, jute, and recycled fibres.
Home furnishings store Safevieh offers a wide range of alternative wool options in many styles from traditional to modern
Its products are available throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Europe.
Another option is Loloi, which is currently only available in the US.
It is a great line that carries beautiful Bamboo Viscose, Jute, Cotton and more options with some pretty cool patterns and designs.
faux on fur
There are many great faux fur options available such as blankets, pillows, and upholstery fabrics.
They’re as adorable and soft as can be and come in so many varieties.
Fabriccoat is an extensive line of fabrics, whose faux fur can be used for custom small piece upholstery, bedding,
and pillows, and they have an impressive array of options and patterns.
Available internationally, you can buy from Fabricut through a designer or showroom.
Known for its modern style, West Elm also has a variety of soft faux fur pillows and throws as well as some upholstered pieces.
The brand is available in more than 60 countries and its product lines are new and constantly changing.
Feather free fluff
A major problem in throw pillows, furniture filling, and bedding, feathers are more common than you might expect.
Some great options include soy-based filling for seat cushions and alternatives such as kapok, buckwheat, and cotton for pillows and bedding.
Described as “Earth Friendly Upholstery,” Lee Industries offers not only incredibly eco-friendly upholstery materials, but soy-based pillows as well.
NaturaLEE is made from soy foam and recycled and renewable fibers, the patterns are versatile and uniquely customizable,
It is available through retailers across the United States and Canada.
Anthropologie also carries a nice line of down alternative inserts and pillows called Geneva,
In addition to select pillows with alternative inserts and covers, they currently have 200 stores worldwide.
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