MUSHLOOM LIGHTING: This is sustainability to the max: These stunning lights are grown from mushrooms. danielletrofe.com
FORBES & LOMAX: Aged brass switch plate in one of Lisa’s latest projects. forbesandlomax.com
Current projects include a Scandinavian-inspired new build in Asheville, North Carolina; the restoration of a 1920s Santa Barbara carriage house that she is gently reworking to function for modern life; and her homebase is a 1940s cottage that serves as a lab for eco-artistry. Her ethos has drawn her to a diverse network of local creators who tread lightly while making big statements. She works to find new ways to reuse building materials while sourcing one-of-a-kind gems secondhand. For this lifelong surfer, a big part of reducing waste is being thoughtful about the longevity of a space. “In real life, we see starting from scratch as a disadvantage, but in the design industry, it’s where most people choose to start. My philosophy is that we get something truly unique and inspired when we start from a place of valuing what’s already there,” says the designer. “Well-built, well-designed spaces that consider their community are the ones that stand the test of time.” fishandcostudio.com
Sustainability Without Sacrifice Four ways to design your home without the staggering amounts of waste
Opt for Remnants Natural stone remnants are the design industry’s best kept secret. Remnants can be found in the yards of many stone fabricators and are simply extra stone “scraps” leftover from other projects. Davis Stone in Escondido is a favorite. davisstoneinc.com Find Waste-Not Vendors Fireclay and IndoTeak Design are two great makers who use salvaged materials to create tiles. For pillows, I love Suay, which sources dead-stock fabric and discarded clothing to make one-of-a-kind pillows and home goods in downtown Los Angeles. They also pay their sewers a living wage! indoteakdesign.com; suayla.com; fireclaytile.com
Reuse Building Materials Don’t be so quick to ditch unused building materials and fabrics. Instead, repurpose them in other areas of the home. Design bonus points? It can add visual consistency to a space. Buy Secondhand…From the Same Seller With 12.2 million tons of furniture dumped in the US each year, we all know by this point that buying secondhand is a simple way to divert waste from landfills. Facebook Marketplace is teeming with sellers who have great taste, but they’re not always easy to find. When I see an item I love, I’ll often go to the seller’s profile to see if I can score more than one top notch find.
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