Hotel mattresses don’t need to be a burden on the planet and comfortable mattresses don’t rely on harmful materials. Beware of ‘Eco’ labelling and look closely at the composition. There are cost-effective options out there if you know where to find them. Base materials & manufacture Firstly, manmade fibres are not an essential component of …
Any hotel owner will tell you about the huge burden of utility bills for their business. Our tips for designing sustainable hotel bathrooms will reduce bills, save water, save energy, contribute to your net zero goals and have no impact on the experience your guests receive. Sanitaryware manufacturers are constantly releasing more efficient products, motivated …
However ‘sustainable’ newly manufactured furniture is, it inevitably has a larger carbon footprint than pre-owned furniture. We’ve been specifying odd pieces of secondhand furniture for a few years now, but increasingly we’re able to fit out offices with primarily used furniture. It’s not always easy and certainly takes a bit of creativity but the benefits …
The Sustainability Hub Big Ideas Weekend brought together a wide range of businesses, community organisations, artists and innovators from across the borough. It’s such a pleasure to attend an event at our very own local arts centre, The Point in Eastleigh, Hampshire. We installed our mini design studio to introduce the public to sustainable interior …
We’ve been working with Essex-based Sunbury Design for many years. They consistently provide one of the best ranges of fabrics for commercial interiors with amazing customer service. At the HIX (Hotel Interiors Expo) back in November 2021, we were introduced to their brand new range of fabrics made from recycled plastic bottles collected from beaches. We met …
We’ve always been aware of the environmental impact that interior projects have but frankly budget has normally been a priority for our clients. However, the tide is turning and we’ve noticed that more people are asking about sustainable options, becoming willing to increase their budget to accommodate environmental concerns and generally engaging with ethical and green …