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How to decorate sustainably

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Five ways to use rugs (that aren’t just on the floor)

If you’ve got a rug that needs a new home, it’s time to think above and beyond its usual purpose
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The dos and don'ts of decorating responsibly

Experts share some of the ways in which they take a more considered, forward-thinking and eco-conscious approach to design
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Is our furniture poisoning us? The arguments for removing toxic materials in sofas, beds and more

Delyth Fetherston-Dilke, a specialist in upholstery and furniture repair, makes the case for removing ubiquitous chemical flame retardants from our soft furniture
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The most surprising toxic things you probably have in your house

Try as we might to be as environmentally friendly in our interiors, there are some hidden surprises that need addressing, as Mirry Christie explains
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Five designers and dealers on why we should all be buying salvage

We’ve asked five leaders in architecture and design to offer their tips, tricks, and tales on the importance of salvage and reclamation in interior design
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Why you should be making do and mending at home, according to Philip Hooper

The Sibyl Colefax and John Fowler joint managing director on the virtues of reuse and upcycling
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How to minimise the carbon footprint of your next decorating project

Amidst the growing realities and impact of climate change, learning how to reduce one's carbon footprint is as important as ever. Following Studio Hooton's launch of Planet Hooton, the interior design practise shares what they’ve learnt – and how you can do the same
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What does sustainability mean today?

In celebration of our August issue, which examines how we can all live and decorate more sustainably, we are asking ourselves what the word really means today.
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What does 'non-toxic' actually mean? We talk to the experts

From ‘off-gassing’ to ‘forever chemicals’, we dive beyond the toxic jargon to work out what you should and shouldn't have in your household
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Jules Haines on how to use repurposed textiles in a scheme

Jules Haines, who rescues and resells surplus fabrics, demonstrates how to create a luxurious interior at a fraction of the price by repurposing textiles, with beautiful examples from her own house
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How to decorate with vegan-friendly interiors

Animal products are found in a surprising number of interiors products, from paints to textiles to glues. But for those who disavow them, there is a burgeoning vegan interior design industry