The Sustainable Homeware Brands To Know
Our homes are our sanctuaries, a truth that has become even more apparent in recent years.
We round up seven stylish brands, perfect for the sustainably house proud.
Rose Uniacke
Aptly monikered ‘The Queen of Serene’, Rose Uniacke is a luxury British interior designer, who also designs furniture and lighting for clients and Pimlico shop.
An accomplished antiques dealer seasoned in the art of furniture restoration, Uniacke displays an exquisite collection of sustainable homeware pieces, that allow a slice of her serene style in your own home.
Antique mirrors, plush seating and sheepskin rugs all feature in her offering, as well as cashmere blankets, ceramics and glassware.
Collective-Stories
Ethical craftsmanship and considered design are at the centre of what Collective-Stories offer.
Founded by designers Pernille Brodersen and Pierre Luc following a trip to Guatemala, Collective-Stories celebrates the beautiful, handcrafted textiles and ancestral Mayan weaving culture of the Central American country and presenting this to a global audience.
Alexis Basso
Drumbeg based potter Alexis Basso, produces a small selection of tableware and sculptural pieces in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland.
Each piece is hand-crafted using traditional techniques and natural materials, offset by clean lines and a minimalistic approach to colour.
JYSK
JYSK is the perfect example that even large-scale global companies are working on their environmental impact. From stylish garden furniture assembled with FSC-approved wood, to towels made from recycled plastic bottles, JYSK are expanding their sustainable offering one collection at a time.
New sustainable packaging has been adopted across the bedroom, bathroom and kitchen collections; and single-use plastic has been replaced by recyclable cardboard tags.
Brüün
Based in Bristol, Brüün is a furniture design studio owned by Steve Brüün who specialises in handmade bespoke kitchens, furniture and homeware.
Trained as a cabinetmaker and now with over 30 years experience, Brüün designs minimalist furniture for those who favour a pared-back style.
The timber used in Brüün’s work is responsibly sourced from well-managed British and European forests, and considered in its durability to prevent overconsumption.
Dor and Tan Studio
Located in rural Hayle on the North Cornish coast, Dor and Tan are a small family run ceramics studio, aspiring to depart from the disposability of modern life.
Inspiration hails from the Cornish Sea, local wilderness and the studio’s own, sheltered garden.
Each piece starts its journey thrown by hand, using locally sourced clay, before being fired in a kiln powered by green energy.