The eco-friendly wallpapers you should be buying
Given the vast choice of wallpapers on the market, which ones are eco-friendly?
Vikki Fox
Eco-friendly fabrics
Textile manufacturing is the second-largest water-polluting industry in the world, after agriculture. So what fabrics should we opt for?
Wallpapers are not made from paper
The word ‘wallpaper’ is a misnomer, and fools people into assuming wallpaper is made from paper. In fact, there are hardly any wallpapers on the market these days that are 100% paper.
Fabrics – what to avoid
Most of us take fabric for granted. What I mean by that, is what fibres make up a yarn. Particularly when a fabric looks like it is natural. It might be mostly natural but it is invariably combined with manmade fibres.
Why I don’t offer silk to clients
Silk is natural and biodegradable. It takes dye extremely well, including eco-friendly vegetable dyes, and often comes in stunning jewel-like colours. It also has many health benefits, due to its natural antibacterial and hypoallergenic properties.
Biophilic interior design
I love being out in nature, whether it’s going for a scenic walk, doing some gardening, or simply sitting quietly in a chair in the garden with a cup of tea. I love a good wildlife programme too.
My own eco lifestyle
As Ziboh is based at home, I treat my company and my household as one. We are not perfect, and we have a long way to go, but we are changing our ingrained habits little by little.
Tips on staging your home for sale
Also known as house doctoring, Home Staging is when you prepare your house for sale, in order to maximise its appeal to potential buyers.