Sustainable Luxury In Interior Design: The Home & Willow Approach

Over the past few years, “sustainability” has become a hot buzzword, and rightly so. While definitions vary widely, think of it as the ability to meet today’s needs without sacrificing tomorrow’s. It is finding the balance that empowers us to become more conscientious and intentional in our approach to design – and to life.

To us, sustainability is not a buzzword, nor a trend. It is part of our philosophy; a willow moves with the wind. Its resiliency is its strength. In our designs, we prioritize this capacity to endure, creating spaces with timeless elegance. Sustainability comes naturally.

Living Sustainable Luxury

What does sustainable luxury mean to Home & Willow?

Selecting with Intent

For many top manufactures, sustainability isn’t just marketing speak but rather business as usual. Vanguard Furniture, for example, seamlessly blends exquisite quality and style with environmentally-conscious production practices. The result: Pieces that you’ll be able – and proud – to pass on generation after generation. Vanguard lives up to its name by leading the way in the use of renewable energy, sustainably sourced and reclaimed wood, byproduct recycling, natural, recycled, and salvaged materials, and more.

As Vanguard says, “Sustainability is more than a program. We see it as a way of life.” It is a way of life that will fit flawlessly into your way of life.

Investing in Durable Materials

Opting for “green” products is one route to sustainable luxury. There are others that are equally powerful and impactful when we keep the goal top of mind: To reduce waste and the pervasive love-it-then-toss-it mentality while designing a home that truly reflects your personality.  One avenue through which to pursue sustainable luxury is choosing highly durable materials.

Too often, fabrics, textiles, and even furnishings are not made to last. Our partner, Norwalk Furniture, challenges this status quo with exceptional products like their Purely Protected Leathers. This upholstery collection is designed to withstand intense (yet everyday) use. Think dogs jumping on the sofa, kids finger painting with PB&J on the dining room chairs, and hot sun pouring into the great room. The highly durable, and supremely sumptuous, line lasts beautifully while resisting tears, scratching, fading, and staining.

Quality and endurance on this level means you will not have to replace or reupholster your keystone pieces, which helps reduce waste in terms of resources and of money.

Designing for Longevity

As Home & Willow founder and senior designer Stacy Stater says, “We don’t really concentrate on current trends. We welcome them and receive them as a nod towards a certain look. We like to encourage more timeless, classic looks that will give our clients greater longevity.”

With longevity comes sustainability. When you have space that resonates with you, that captures your essence, and that is able to evolve with you, you leave behind a fad-driven aesthetic. You choose pieces that speak to you – and that you won’t feel the need to jettison with each changing season. That doesn’t mean your look stays the same year after year; you have the flexibility to change and grow. And you have the freedom to do so in a way that is intentional – and thoroughly you.

Our Approach, Your Results

Our passion is empowering clients to make a house a home, one that will bring joy today, tomorrow, and in years to come. Sustainable luxury is simply an organic part of our process. Learn how we can work together to create spaces filled with timeless elegance – and beautiful memories. Connect with Home & Willow.