Why sustainable design matters
Sustainable design is a key priority for nelisignature, ensuring that interior decors are long-lasting, and protect your well-being and the environment. This may be as simple as using refashioned materials and fabrics for modern decoration that does not require any processing or using recycled materials to reduce waste and reusing these materials in the future. This space has expanded with the development of new technologies which allow for non-toxic paint solutions that are free of volatile organic compounds, which may exacerbate asthma or allergies. Therefore, sustainable design is one that prioritises the health and well-being of the people who live there, so you can truly make it your home for life. Indeed, carbon-negative paints may purify the home or workspace beyond reducing the carbon footprint. We have a long history of working directly with trusted craftspeople to ensure that sustainability is at the heart of the products that we design and procure.
There are a number of design solutions that have sustainability at their heart from using sheer drapes instead of curtains to not only increase energy efficiency but also maximise the use of natural light, solar-powered lighting, and carbon-negative plant walls to bring the outside in for all space sizes and shapes. This can contribute positively to mood and ensures that the design is built for the long term, Planning for the long-term means preparing for how the purpose and aesthetic of a space may change over time and accounting for that flexibility in the design directly. Finally, an end to the major renovation every season! If you are looking for sustainable fabrics, there are a range of options that have limited processing that are biodegradable and hardwearing that you may never have considered before. Our advice would be to take the plunge into this exciting world, and you would be supported by us every step of the way to make the process smooth and straightforward.
At nelisignature, we encourage clients to be part of the design journey so that their interior decor reflects their own signature beliefs and tells their story. We want to create a sense of awe and wonder, and sustainability is the best way to achieve that. Luxury label designs are being upcycled and regenerated, whilst antiques are finding new forever homes. Fast fashion and consumerist design are making way for timelessness and longevity. The industry may be starting small whether through using vegan materials or giving old furniture a new lease of life with plastic-free paints but the impact on promoting home-grown, bespoke British craftsmanship is stark.
Far from being a compromise, sustainability is about fostering luxury, high-end design where clients can work in concert with us and British craftspeople to create stunning signature pieces in a sustainable design. Yet, there is still more work to do in ensuring that sustainable manufacturers have the platform for clients to find them (here a designer is invaluable) and that environmentally friendly materials continue to be the cheapest options in the immediate term as well as the long term. Addressing this, there is no limit to what you can achieve with sustainable design when used purposefully and in the right setting. We cannot wait to see how this industry grows.
