Alys Bryan is editor of Design Insider magazine and a highly respected furniture designer. She has worked with Larson-Juhl on a number of projects and this article summarises the insight she shared with us in her recent webinar. During recent art, design and interior events it has been wonderful to discover prominent displays promoting artwork, production methods and materials which address the need to create a sustainable world. It is understandably important to know the sustainable credentials of the products you sell, such as the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) accreditation awarded to many of Larson-Juhl’s mouldings. An FSC mark is accredited to products produced using materials with the highest environmental and social standards, promoting responsible forestry and protecting the world’s forests.
NATURE, JOY AND SHOPPING LOCAL Sustainable design can take many aesthetic forms, however, there is an ongoing trend to reflect sustainable design using natural materials and a neutral colour palette. Textures such as rattan add depth to this pallet, with white walls creating a contemporary balance, punctuated by black accents. The ongoing trend for biophilic design (the inclusion of materials which link us directly to nature) has brought plants into the sustainable scheme, allowing for the colour palette to extend to include the full spectrum of greens, as well as the wellbeing benefits of being in spaces incorporating nature. The LJC Barefaced Ash Moulding FSC ® 119300000 allows for a natural or waxed finish as well as the opportunity to stain the timber in a green tone.
LJC Driftwood FSC ® 232170985 is an ideal moulding. Maintaining a timber grain and biophilic texture whilst extending the contemporary white backdrop of this trend.
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LJC TouchWood Art Moulding Walnut 991099116 is a sophisticated option, drawing the trend into a refined material pallet whilst maintaining the sustainable and biophilic benefits.
Consider the use of linen mounts to show attention to detail and textural interest e.g. LJC MB Cons Linen Calla 1600 TTT008502. 119 300 000 Natural Barefaced
