12 Sustainable Home Decor Brands for Ethically-Styled Living
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The Best Sustainable Decor brands in 2023
Are you looking to decorate your home with ethically made, sustainable goods? At our home, we love having a combination of vintage decor with fair-trade mixed in, & these brands are perfect for creating a cozy, eco-friendly oasis.
From stunning ceiling mobiles to beautifully decorated baskets, there is something for every aesthetic you are trying to create in your home. You can even find handmade wall art and unique rugs to tie the room together. This list has so many possibilities; it makes redecorating your home so exciting!
What makes home decor ‘sustainable’?
We look for a couple of things when adding brands to this list. First, what is the product made out of? We want to ensure everything you bring into your home is made from non-toxic, natural, or recycled materials. Second, who made it? Ethics play a significant role in sustainability, and we only add brands with high regard for their makers. Many of these brands partner with master artisans to support traditional crafts; a few have ‘Fair Trade’ certifications.
And, of course, always using what you have and shopping secondhand is very sustainable!
Our Top Picks for eco-friendly, sustainable home Decor:
1. Saffron Marigold
Categories | Curtains, Bed Linens, Table Linens, Candles & Tea Light Holders
Do you love the art of wood-block printing? Saffron Marigold, a fair trade, handcrafted textile company, produces gorgeous boho-chic home decor and accessories! From beautifully-printed curtains to uniquely hand-painted candles, Saffron Marigold will surely bring so much character to your home. Their fabrics are true works of art! They partner with Fair Trade Indian artisans who use eco-friendly materials from local sources and low-energy production techniques (primarily handcrafted methods).
The makers prefer natural fibers like cotton, reclaimed or upcycled materials, and low-impact, natural dyes. Also, their products are made on demand and in small batches to cut back on waste production.
2. Made Trade
Categories | Baskets, Blankets, Curtains, Planters, Rugs, Pillows, Wall Decor
This online marketplace is inviting, wonderfully organized, and lovely to look through! Made Trade includes many different price points, sizes, styles, and values, so you'll surely fall in love with something no matter where you are in your sustainable journey. They ensure each product covers one {or more} values - Sustainable, Fair Trade, Heritage, USA-Made & Vegan. Each value has a symbol next to the product, so you know what category it falls under.
3. Ten Thousand Villages
Categories | Wall Art, Rugs, Lamps, Baskets, Frames
Ten Thousand Villages has been putting people and the planet first for over 70 years. More than just a store, this market-to-market movement is connecting us to some of the most talented artisans worldwide. Our purchase is directly contributing to sustainable livelihoods and keeping crafts original. Every product celebrates culture and the planet, so you know not one is compromised for the other.
4. Parachute
Categories | Throws, Pillows, & Rugs
Parachute carries a collection of decor items made in limited runs and crafted for both style and comfort. They use materials like New Zealand wool and cotton, Peruvian Alpaca, cashmere, and ceramic. Their decor looks and feels so luxurious. Since almost everything is slowly handmade by artisans, you feel like you’re getting a one-of-a-kind product.
5. Uncommon Goods
Categories | Nick Nacks, Lights, Candles, Rugs, Clocks, and More
Uncommon Goods has some of the most fun and unique items for your home. Similar to Etsy, many of the items on Uncommon Goods are crafted by independent makers and use recycled or unconventional materials. A certified B Corp, all of their employees are paid more than twice the minimum wage and are given paid family leave. This is also a great place to find personalized housewarming gifts, too!
6. West Elm
Categories | Pillows, Throws, Vases, Baskets, Frames, and More
West Elm is a sustainable and ethical home goods leader and was even the first-ever home retailer to join Fair Trade USA in 2014. Many materials are FSC-certified, recycled, GREENGUARD-certified, Better Cotton certified, and more.
Plus, you can quickly sort your shopping according to your values, whether you’re looking for handcrafted, Fair Trade, organic, certified-non-toxic, or locally made.
7. Obakki
Categories | Decor, Textiles, Kitchen & Dining, Baskets, Rugs
We're obsessed with Obakki's home goods collection—their gorgeous pieces! From their Italian glassware collection, to these stunning Japanese totem candles, to these naturally-dyed and handwoven baskets, everything is made by their artisan partners in small batches. In addition to paying artisans fair wages for their craft, their non-profit Obakki Foundation allows them to give back even more.
8. The Citizenry
Categories | Baskets, Mobiles, Vases, Mirrors, Wall Hangings, Prints
The team at The Citizenry personally travels to each country where their goods are made so that they can use only local materials and establish sustainable relationships with artisans. But by doing this themselves and cutting out the middleman, they can offer high-quality, handmade goods at more reasonable prices than traditional luxury boutiques. You can learn more about each artisan partner on their website.
9. Folks &Tales
Categories | Throw Pillows, Napkins & Placemats, Rugs, Towels, Bath Mats
Inspired by ancestral craftsmanship, each product from Folks & Tales tells a specific story through its unique design and the hands of the artisan who patiently crafted it.
Every gorgeous (and practical) piece from this brand is 100% handmade from natural, high-quality materials. To do this, the brand has established long-term partnerships with communities of artisans in some of Morocco’s small cities and remote villages.
10. Tulia’s Artisan Gallery
Categories | Mobiles, Baskets, Ornaments
This brand is a Chicago-based woman-owned business showcasing high-quality Colombian craftsmanship by collaborating with master artisans who are preserving & strengthening the diverse cultures of Colombia. They use fair trade practices with their artisans, primarily indigenous and Afro-Colombians internally displaced in Colombia. Tulia’s also donates around 5% of each sale to the Maach Den Foundation. Their range of mobiles are so unique and beautiful!
11. EarthHero
Categories | Candles, Holiday Decorations, Blankets, Pillows, Art Work
EarthHero is a sustainable online marketplace where you can find everything you may need in your daily life, including a nice selection of home decor sold by conscious brands (pictured: Yoga Mat Stand)
Buying your home decor from EarthHero means that you are supporting a certified B Corporation that is also climate-neutral and a member of 1% For The Planet!
12. Yabal
Categories | Pillows, Linens, Wall Art, Rugs
Through the weaving cooperatives, Yabal is working to preserve the traditional art of back-strap weaving. Every product made through Yabal supports indigenous women’s weaving cooperatives in Guatemala. This outlet allows them to sell hand-woven products through local and international markets.
Yabal is also a member of the World Fair Trade Organization and the Fair Trade Federation.
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