Eco Friendly Home Furniture Design Ideas

One of the crops that is the most eco-friendly for textile use is hemp. The ecological footprint of hemp is a lot smaller than that of most other plants considered for their fibres. Hemp plants grow extremely fast and dense which makes it nearly impossible for weeds to take hold. This eliminates the need for herbicides and artificial fertilizers. Hemp requires no irrigation as it thrives on the amount of water in the average rainfall, and hemp is highly pest-resistant.

Hemp has naturally long fibres which makes it suitable for spinning with the bare minimum amount of processing. Those fibres are also very durable and long-lasting. Hemp fabrics come in a variety of weights and textures. You can buy fabric or clothing, woven or knit; purchase yarn, materials, belts and a growing number of products made of this versatile and sustainable plant.

We love the increased used of hemp in just about every aspect of design, from clothing to furniture…to hammocks!! You can relax and doze off in this two person hammock created from the marvelous eco-friendly material, all natural, organic hemp. Hemp is the most durable fiber so the wind and rain won’t cause your hammock to deteriorate. It will outlast any hammock made with synthetic fibers, plus it will look fabulous on your balcony, deck, or in your backyard. You can even take this hemp hammock camping and tie it between a couple trees.

This totally organic love Seat is upholstered in naturally processed heavy hemp canvas in natural, chocolate brown, and black. The frames are made of hardwood from sustainably managed American forests. The spring units top notch and more durable and comfortable than typical foam and polyester fiber and are way more eco-friendly. A natural hemp base is used to cover the spring units, then several layers of pure organic cotton batting are applied for cushioning, and then everything is secured with a barrier wrap of organic cotton sheeting.

Enhance your floor space with these fabulously eco-friendly 100% organic hemp fiber rugs. With double the strength and durability of cotton, hemp is naturally mildew-resistant and softer than sisal or jute. 100% organic hemp fiber rugs are woven from 100% organic fibers and they make a tough and attractive addition to any room. These hemp rugs come in three great colors, brick, green or natural.

The hemp shower curtain is an eco-friendly alternative to plastic shower liners, and hemp shower curtains have a natural resistance to mildew.This shower curtain is made from Romanian grown hemp. The hemp is grown without pesticides and chemical fertilizers and hemp plants use less water than cotton plants and give a greater fiber yield per acre. A great way to green your bathroom!

The Birch Accent pillow has a gorgeous silhouetted branch design which is specially screen printed using a non-toxic, water-based process on organic, rapidly renewable hemp. Hemp fabric looks and feels like a fine linen, but it can grows up to six times faster than flax. This great looking hemp pillow has a Kapok insert with great loft that needs less material. This accent pillow would look great in a variety of decors and is available in chocolate brown or green, and in a rectangular or square shaped pillow.

What could be better than slipping between a pair of soft sheets at the end of a long day? How about slipping into eco-friendly organic sheets!. Hemp linen feels amazing against the skin and is very breathable and healthy for your body. Hemp requires the minimum in water, pesticides and fertilizers to grow, so it’s an ideal eco alternative to cotton. Hemp sheets are a great eco-conscious solution for your bedroom.