Facility Perspectives September–November 2014

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TOWARDS MORE SUSTAINABLE FURNITURE BY EMMA LLOYD, GOOD ENVIRONMENTAL CHOICE AUSTRALIA There seems to be a strange dichotomy in the interior design space at the moment. On one hand, design blogs and makeover shows have a tendency to promote the idea of interior design as a form of consumption. It’s not just our clothing that should always be fashionable and on-trend, but our interior spaces, as well. This attitude can lead to a rapid turnover of furniture pieces and soft furnishings before their use-by dates, simply to keep spaces fresh and modern.

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