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Fast Furniture vs. Investment Pieces: Understanding the Difference
When it comes to designing your home, the choices between fast furniture and investment pieces play a significant role in shaping the aesthetics, quality, and longevity of your space. Understanding the differences between these two categories can profoundly impact your interior design decisions and the overall ambiance of your home.
Sustainable Kitchen Features: A Recipe For Longevity
In an age where sustainability and environmental consciousness are becoming increasingly vital, the kitchen is no exception to the trend. Sustainable kitchen features have risen in popularity and importance, not only for their environmental impact but also for their significant contribution to the longevity and health of your home. Especially in a post-pandemic era, we are spending much more time in our homes compared to before 2020. Let's delve into the world of eco-friendly kitchen design and explore how these features can transform your kitchen into a healthier and longer-lasting space.
Collected: The Luxe Bath
When it comes to interior design, bathrooms are often overlooked or treated as purely functional spaces. However, styling your bathroom is just as important as any other room in your home. A well-styled bathroom can transform a mundane daily routine into a luxurious and rejuvenating experience.
We have rounded up some of our favorite bathroom sourcing and styling go-to’s below. Each vendor embodies a commitment to environmentally and socially responsible production, which bolsters their dedication to offering sustainable and organic products.
Limewash Paint: Exploring the Pros + Cons
Limewash paint boasts a timeless aesthetic, leaving behind a beautiful, subtle texture. This traditional paint technique has been used for centuries, adding a classic charm to various architectural styles. The resurgence of limewash paint in the 2020s can be attributed to its ability to transcend trends, sustainability, preservation of history and desire to reconnect with nature.
Collected: Handmade + Sustainable Products
I have recently been loving Wescover (pronounced We-scover, like ‘discover’). Wescover focuses on curating a collection of sustainable products made by independent artists and designers. They prioritize products that are crafted with care and attention to detail, often using reclaimed, locally sourced or natural materials. Nothing is mass produced and creators are more than happy to work with you on custom pieces.
Furniture Off-Gassing — What is it?
That ‘new’ furniture smell, well it may not be what you think.
Off-gassing in interior design is the release of chemicals from materials and products used in the design and construction of indoor spaces. This happens when new products or materials are used and they emit chemicals into the air as they age or when they're exposed to heat or sunlight.