@louiseroehome, for inspiration). Sustainability is a major concern for today’s home shopper – even Ikea is offering to buy back unwanted pieces in a bid to up its eco credentials.
Brands such as Toast champion handmade pieces and artisan techniques, and the high street is offering more eco-conscious products, too: H&M’s new rugs are handwoven using recycled cotton and plastic bottles.For the ultimate in slow interiors, make your own: craft has taken off as we have tried both to beautify our homes and to give ourselves something to do.
Candle-making is a hit on Instagram, with 900,000 posts, while sales of traditional craft kits are up 67 per cent at John Lewis & Partners.
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