Ecodesign is not about plants and jute. We explain what a sustainable interior means and why it is becoming the norm in 2025.
Ecodesign is not about plants, jute, and pallet furniture. It is about durability, local production, and thoughtful solutions that do not need to be redone every year. Sustainability is not decor, but a mindset where quality, functionality, and respect for resources are important.
Stereotype #1: Ecodesign Means Everything Natural
Not everything made of wood is automatically eco-friendly. If a solid wood table starts creaking after a year and the varnish emits toxins, it is not "eco" at all. What is more ecological is something you will use for ten years rather than throw away after a couple. Sometimes a durable composite or quality plastic is more justified than cheap "natural" wood. In sustainable design, lifespan, repairability, and recyclability are valued, not material for the sake of material.
Stereotype #2: Eco Style is Boring and Beige
A modern sustainable interior can be bright, contrasting, with color and character. Sustainability is not about aesthetics, but about the quality of solutions. It is about furniture that does not lose relevance and withstands daily use, about lighting that saves energy, and materials that do not need to be replaced after six months.
Stereotype #3: A Sustainable Interior is Always More Expensive
Good materials and responsible brands do cost more, but they pay off in terms of lifespan. Repairs made "for ages" are cheaper than constant renovations. Sustainability is not an expense, but an investment: less waste, fewer replacements, less stress.
Stereotype #4: To Be "Eco," You Need to Give Up Everything
Ecodesign is not about deprivation. It is about optimization. The unnecessary is removed, the necessary is well thought out. It is when there are not five random chairs, but one quality, comfortable, and suitable for you. Not constant rearrangements, but a stable, comfortable space.
Ecodesign today is a strategy. It is about thoughtful materials, local production, repair instead of disposal, and planning instead of impulsive decisions. It is a mature approach to interior design, where it is important not to "seem eco-friendly" but to actually reduce the burden on resources.
A sustainable home is one where you do not need to constantly change something. It is an interior that lives long, adapts, and does not become outdated. And yes, it can be bright, technological, and absolutely modern. Because true "eco" is not a green color, but smart consumption.
