• Duette blinds are energy saving Focus on: Duette heat conserving blinds

    If you can't stretch to triple glazing, the next best thing you can do to save energy is to install window coverings that reduce the amount of heat lost through glass

  • Floordrobes are made from fully recyclable materials Floordrobe review

    We bought one, it's pretty useful...but please stop wrapping each component in clingfilm...the packaging contains FAR too much plastic

  • Rush Matters makes rugs from rushes Deco's A to Z of natural fibres

    Ok, what's hemp? what's vicuña? ...not sure?..well you need Kay Hill's guide to fibres and fabrics to help you make the most environmentally-friendly choices when buying floor coverings and textiles

  • delicate Cynoches orchid has unusual shaped petals. www.ellajames.co.uk Dress up your home with orchids

    They have long been the interior designer's favourite indoor plant - no Kelly Hoppen interior is complete without an arrangement of orchids. And prices have come down considerably, so get autumn off to a bright and exotic start with some of these lovely long-lived (fingers crossed) houseplants. 

Accessories

Flower arranging doesn't have to involve armfuls of riotous blooms and ornate ceramic vases, no, the Japanese way is far more minimalist

Duette blinds are energy saving

If you can't stretch to triple glazing, the next best thing you can do to save energy is to install window coverings that reduce the amount of heat lost through glass

delicate Cynoches orchid has unusual shaped petals. www.ellajames.co.uk

They have long been the interior designer's favourite indoor plant - no Kelly Hoppen interior is complete without an arrangement of orchids. And prices have come down considerably, so get autumn off to a bright and exotic start with some of these lovely long-lived (fingers crossed) houseplants. 

Events

Buying antiques is a great way of furnishing with minimal impact on the environment. And if you're always on the look-out for fascinating one-off pieces, don't miss the Decorative Antiques & Textile Fairs, which running through the year

Bethan Laura Wood

An exhibition of work by renowned multimedia artist and designer Bethan Laura Wood opens this month at the Design Museum in London