NATURAL MATERIALS
Since almost every substance can artificially be imitated today, natural materials are of particular importance. When decorating as well as furnishing, natural materials such as organic colors, pure cotton or real wood parquet should therefore be preferred. We show you what to look for in order to live pollutant-free and healthy.
Designers create aesthetic sustainability with upcycling furniture ideas
Upcycling furniture ideas from top designers who combine reuse and aesthetics
The best brands for stylish hemp jeans and clothing
Hemp is an underrated natural fiber that has found its way into the fashion industry: Here are the benefits for hemp clothing and the best brands for hemp jeans, jackets and more
Hippie, chic and something different: The Boho Style at Home
Natural colors, different materials and textiles for an imperfect look: This is the boho style
Book Club: Homes For Our Time
Our book tip of the month shows the most beautiful, most interesting houses worldwide and the ingenuity of visionary architects
Lyocell - Everything about the environmentally friendly material of the future
Wood fiber clothing? Sounds strange - but it's soft, health-friendly and sustainable. Discover everything about the miracle material Lyocell here
Artificial Christmas tree like real: 7 ideas for alternatives
Creative ideas and alternatives for fir trees and why the real fir tree is less sustainable
Minimalism: the conscious decision for more value
Minimalism stands for the decision for more value and quality in life. We show 7 tips and impulse questions to implement the lifestyle
Christmas window decorations: The 10 best ideas and pictures
The right decoration for every style. Ten creative ideas for a Christmas window decoration
Zero waste bathroom: oasis of wellbeing in the name of sustainability
Bathrooms are full of beauty and wellness products. However, these can only be really enjoyed if they can be used with a clear conscience. That works in the Zero Waste Bathroom
Wabi Sabi: Harmony through imperfect purism
Wabi Sabi represents the joy of clarity, the reflection on the essentials and the recognition of perfection in something imperfect. Discover the Japanese tradition, which has aspired to be a trend
Wallmakers House: Award-winning architecture with a sense of sustainability
The architect Vinu Daniel is considered an architectural pioneer. His Wallmakers house Shikhara shows how he is revolutionizing modern house construction in the long term
Mottainai: On the Art of Not Wasting
The Japanese Mottainai philosophy describes appreciation and respect for our resources. We show how the concept promotes sustainability in everyday life
Heimtextil Trends 2021/22: "Nothing New, Everything New"
Heimtextil is a trendsetter and trend barometer for the textile industry. 2021 is considered the kickstart for a sustainable and digitized future
Minimalist Living: The trend at home is that easy
What is the minimalist living trend? We clean up with clichés like strelies living and radical mucking out
Organic cotton - the most important facts and the most beautiful brands
Key facts, tips on care, advantages and brands - we present everything you need to know about sustainable organic cotton
News: PANGAIA protects marine ecosystems with "Coral Reef Collection"
The sustainable label PANGAIA is launching a new collection to draw attention to the threat to coral reefs and actively promote their protection
News: Y / Project launches sustainable "Evergreen" collection
The "Evergreen" Capsule Collection by Y / Project consists of the most popular parts of the Parisian label. Produced sustainably to promote environmental protection
White gold know-how: Everything that glitters is gold
Exclusive white gold jewelry creations promise timeless joy. But why is white gold premium and where can you find the most beautiful jewelry?
Sustainable phone cases - With us, you are spoiled for choice!
There are stylish phone cases everywhere, but also sustainable ones? You bet! We show what is important: criteria, design and tips for buying
Inspiration & ideas for home trends and design 5
As every year, there are many new ways to upgrade modern homes effortlessly as well as stylishly. These are the Top 5 interior home trends and design ideas 2020
Green Glam: These are the trendiest ethical make up brands
Slowly but surely, the organic beauty trend has moved from niche to mainstream. We show 5 Green Beauty brands for natural beauty care
Plants for a good indoor climate - myth or fact?
The fact that plants improve the indoor climate is controversial - we show what is really true of the myth and how you can guarantee to optimize your well-being with a few green accents
Luxury fashion pioneer Julia Leifert - Between ethics and aesthetics
"It's important to start somewhere - 100% is not a short-term goal, it's a vision."
Nature & art: A centuries-long relationship, evolving from Earth Works to modernity
Artists have always combined nature and art - from land art to modernity, these are the creative approaches
Nike News: New program to accentuate the sustainable products of the sports fashion giant
One click, all sustainable products at a glance - With this simple function, Nike drives sustainability in the fashion industry
Top online platforms for exclusive designer second hand fashion
Whether Hermés Birkin Bag or Balenciaga Streetstyles - you can sell old designer treasures and find new ones on these platforms for high-end second-hand online shopping - in the context of the circular economy
Top 10 brands for ethical men's clothing
Get involved socially and for the environment by dressing stylishly and confidently - fair fashion for men makes it possible
Easter decorations made by yourself and from fine natural materials
Decorate and give away for Easter. Modern design ideas that are stylish and durable. Easter decorations are made in-house or come from fine natural materials.
Top 10 sustainable & ethical fashion brands for women
Doing good in style more stylish than ever - with these brands you dress luxuriously and extravagantly, while protecting the environment and acting socially
Green cosmetics - What is behind it?
Clean beauty, vegan, organic or natural cosmetics - these are the differences and these ingredients belong on the no-go list
Green Tech Gadgets - These are the Top 5 Must Haves in 2020
Whether it's a phone case, tablet holder or a lighting system for the home - Green Tech is on the advance and offers new ideas to combine technology and design
Gunther Kleinert on fine design and the questioning of consumption
The esthete and product designer is the winner of the German Design Award 2020
Sustainable sportswear and yoga fashion - More than just performance
The best brands for fair sportswear, active wear and sustainable yoga fashion
Design expert & visionary Ulrike Krages on urbanization and more comfort
"Aesthetics for me is aesthetics & everything that comes from the heart"
Solid wood or solid timber? Here's everything you need to know about woods and the differences between them
Living & building with the most sustainable raw material in the world. Wood appeals to us aesthetically and also ensures a pleasant room climate. Whether solid wood, solid wood or real wood - we explain the differences.
Go green in the bathroom - morning rituals for body and the environment
Welcome to your personal natural body spa: Morning rituals can work wonders in health. We show which daily routines protect our planet and inspire the body
Puristic minimalism by Alix Lawson
Historic classicism meets modern minimalist furniture - The creation of elegant restraint
Cosmetics without microplastics - These are the best natural cosmetic brands
Plastic is found in many beauty products these days. We show you how to easily recognize microplastics and cosmetics without microplastics with a glow factor
Designer portrait - Guillaume Alan defines minimalist luxury on a new level
With his focus on aesthetic restraint, the French exceptional designer counts on the essence of things and the search for the essential
New Heritage Festival - Buy things that matter
Festival for manufactured products and timeless design - review of a successful event
Terrazzo - the designer scene's favorite for La Dolce Vita
Terrazzo as new star of the international design scene. The colorful flooring exudes Mediterranean flair, lightness and elegance. Get to know the zero-emission eye-catcher
Sustainable leather - Here's everything from real to eco leather to vegan fake leather
Leather is considered a durable and above all high-quality material for clothing, shoes, bags and furniture. However, the conventional production and processing is questionable. We show you sustainable leather alternatives.
KPM's new boss Martina Hacker on tradition & trends
In dialogue with Martina Hacker, Managing Director of KPM Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin. A strong woman leads the traditional porcelain brand into the future.
6 creative ideas for a New Year's party with good resolutions
Rethink New Year's traditions and test new ideas. With our tips for a sustainable New Year's Eve party, you will start the new year with the best resolutions already
Ethical Gold: About the Responsibility of the Jewelry Industry
The fashion industry is becoming more and more sustainable, but what about the jewelry industry? Here's everything you need to know about sustainable jewelry, the term ethical gold and what fair gold mining looks like.
Sustainable Christmas: 10 new resolutions for 2020
What is Sustainable Christmas? We show you how you can do something good for the environment and yourself with simple tips.
Wall design inspired by historic villas and châteaus
Wall design can give the living space a completely new effect. With its historic shades, Little Greene creates a prestigious style for your home
Green Living Interior Design: Here's how to make your modern, chic and green home improvements
Beauty and responsibility are not opposites. Green Living stands for a stylish interior and a conscious lifestyle. These interior design tips also succeed in your own four walls.
Sustainable organic colors - Naturally beautiful
These shades enhance your standard of living. Sustainable organic colors ensure a poison-free well-being.
Beautiful textiles for sustainable furniture
Sustainable furniture made of natural materials. Cotton, silk, hemp and artificial leather - These are amazing fabrics for your interior design.
Sustainable building & architecture in terms of the environment
With “Green Living” a trend has entered the living room that has a lasting impact on life in your own four walls
High-end designer objects made from natural materials
Award-winning designer armchairs, elegant high fashion and trend-setting tech gadgets - all these luxury items can only be enjoyed to the fullest if they are made from natural materials. Nowadays artificial substances are often used, which look like their natural predecessors, but are contaminated with pollutants and can be harmful to health. Discover brands, current news and trends related to natural materials here.
Super soft fabrics with incomparable comfort
High-end fashion made from natural materials such as organic cotton or linen is not only flattering to the figure, but also good for the environment and health. Sustainable slow fashion for men or fair fashion for women made from natural materials can be found right here. In addition, current collections launched by well-known fashion brands made from natural materials and everything worth knowing such as values and stories behind the environmentally conscious designers.
Interior goals: aesthetics, quality & a pleasant indoor climate
Even those who want to furnish sustainably are in the right place here. Beautiful parquet made of real wood or organic colors as well as wallpaper give your home a stylish update, while meeting the demands of aesthetics, quality and environmental, animal and human protection. Here you will find brands for furniture made of natural materials as well as tips and tricks to find the right material for your interior. We show what is important.