Everything I read and see these days suggests a trend towards green purchases. Not only are consumers becoming aware of their own personal daily life carbon footprint, but they are also much more conscience about the ecological cost of their purchases. This means that clients are taking the time to recycle, reuse and re-purpose. They are also taking the time to learn how to make greener purchases at all levels; from reusable grocery bags and recycled paper for their printer, to rugs made from recycled tires and draperies made with bamboo material and installed on bamboo rods. Interior designers can definitely be an asset when educating yourself on the best ecologically friendly choices and how they would transfer to your home.
The trend I find intriguing is the seemingly connected trend towards nature inspired living spaces. This could be as simple as the color choices: browns, tans, blues, greens and yellows. But it also extends way beyond that in the use of an indoor water piece, plants and grasses, larger window spaces and the continuation of living spaces to the outdoor areas of our homes. It seems as if turning our thoughts to living ecologically correct has opened our eyes to the beauty of the nature surrounding us. And after all, isn’t that what design is all about . . . beauty?
