Interior design philosophy

by Earth Balance Interiors

My interior design philosophy focuses on providing practical, aesthetic and ethical design solutions which equally considers human health & wellbeing and our surrounding natural environment.

Human health and well-being: The residential interior design services offered create a healthy living and working environment looking at both the short and long term for you, the occupant. Particularly of benefit to those suffering with conditions linked to poor indoor air quality levels such as asthma and allergies.

Planet health and well-being: The materials, finishes and products recommended are chosen specifically to have as little negative effect on our natural environment as possible, to reduce the ecological footprint created be interior design and build. Through research and evaluation, environmentally appropriate and ethical design solutions can be found.

* To stay abreast of methods, trends, materials, technology and products to bring you the best eco design solutions without compromising on aesthetics, durability, performance, cost or ethics.

* To source environmentally friendly products and materials

> * To source sustainable products and materials

* To source natural and renewable products and materials

* To encourage resource reduction and energy efficiency

* To analyse product and material lifecycles to reduce embodied energy levels

* To promote local sourcing of products and materials

* To promote the use of Fair Trade and ethically driven companies and manufacturers

* To promote whole building design

* To research, evaluate and provide information about sourced products and materials from ethical manufacturers

* To promote manufacturers, suppliers and retailers who employ sustainable and eco friendly practices and initiatives

* To limit and reduce hazards to human health and wellbeing in the short and long term through intelligent interior design

* To reduce the ecological impact of home improvements through education, information and advice

* To create safe environments for you the occupant

* To provide you the client with information so that you can make informed eco decisions about your home

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