By Deepika Jindal, Creative Head, JSL Lifestyle Ltd – In order to produce long-lasting, high-quality designs with minimal environmental effect, waste, and pollution – sustainable interior design must be consciously incorporated. Innovation is critical when it comes to creating these spaces. From planning to design, construction, operation, maintenance, restoration, and demolition, one must rely on ecologically responsible and resource-efficient techniques at every step to create a sustainable ecosystem.
Ranging from resource depletion and biodiversity loss to health impacts and trash generation, materials contribute majorly to the way spaces work. It is crucial to comprehend the journey these resources take, and also if their transformation into goods is sustainable. For instance, are the materials obtained responsibly and ethically? Are employees paid a liveable wage? Is their workplace safe and sanitary? Are the materials treated with harmful substances? Do the building’s materials contribute to its efficiency? If they are renewable, are they responsibly renewed?
From thermal performance to general durability, determining an interior’s environmental impact is imperative. However, the process of vetting sustainable materials is still a weak link. There is a lack of consistency and reliability that can authenticate the virtues of sustainable materials among designers. Despite these obstacles, few businesses and organisations continue to provide transparent and diligent materials with standardised information to promote environmental objectives. Designers can embrace this as an opportunity to independently reduce, reuse, and recycle resources by employing alternative materials and monitoring waste generation.
Technological advances in material science have resulted in the development of substitutes, such as stainless steel, that seek to meet all modern requirements while having the least environmental impact. Using stainless steel in interior design opens up a world of possibilities, such as the ability to customize and combine components, as well as resistance to delicate design elements. Given the environmental consequences of most materials, stainless steel is a significant calling.
Blended in style, luxurious craftsmanship, and environmental empathy, the AID community can pick on the stainless steel culture and turn it into a must have. After all, even legendary car maker Ferrari chose to embellish its historic property in Maranello, Italy, with this haute-couture overlay on the 7,000 square metres of the building exterior. For the uninitiated, the iconic Ferrari factory’s present facade is covered in sheets of reflective red steel. Interestingly, glass and stainless steel with a mirror finish are two of the most common materials utilised for modern buildings’ exteriors. The reflective glass used in the glass modules is meant to mimic the appearance of reflected steel while also limiting solar heat gain
Stainless steel has been employed in interior design for decades because of its effective functionality. As pioneers in reimagining stainless steel into artful tableware and décor pieces, we have closely observed the evolution of this material into collectible masterpieces. Firstly, its capacity to be coloured in over 220+ hues makes it an attractive material for design. Secondly, stainless steel is durable, 100% fire resistant, moldable and rust resistant. Furthermore, it can be applied to create wall speartes, planters, cladding, wardrobes, vanity, chandeliers, lamps, mirrors, and several other products.
Having led a group of creative designers at Arttd’inox, I have witnessed how a culture of creative collaboration is redefining the ways stainless steel can be interpreted, highlighting the material’s genuine chic potential in everyday life. Designers can appreciate its aesthetic qualities and futuristic appearance by incorporating it into contemporary decor.
Did you know? All stainless steel kitchens are termite free, hygienic, durable, and environmentally friendly. In fact, the most recent innovation in this area is an ‘all stainless steel kitchen’ concept with over multiple colour options and top-notch German finishes. These kitchens combine innovative contemporary design with great utility
To top it all off, stainless steel light reflections are nothing short of magnificent. It can be used repeatedly to polish surfaces, resulting in a glossy sheen. The polished mirror finish produces an excellent lustre, and its reflection displays a gentle contrast, adding to the beauty of any product. Moreover, the silvery appearance complements virtually all aesthetics and offers daring combinations with rich woods, leather, lacquer, and other matte materials. Additionally, the fact that it is available in 220+ colours makes it an ideal choice for interior design.
Combining innovative design with environmental and social considerations displays a purposeful and authentic design philosophy. From harsh weather to melting ice sheets and rising sea levels, there is no denying that sustainable solutions are the need of the hour. Therefore, it is time to reinvent the components and objects of daily existence as graceful designs and unique avatars that not only indulge the eyes and please the soul, but also improves the environmental condition of our planet.
Ecologically friendly interior design is an interconnected system. There is a ripple effect that begins with you (and your loved ones) in your own home, linking to the earth and reverberating outwards to your neighbours, the people who created your home goods
(and to our communities at large). Finally, our world’s economics and cultures form the outer ring of this ecosystem. This holistic approach encourages us to look more broadly about what we bring into our house and gives us more options for styling our interiors for both beauty and effect.
