Green Upholstery Cushions for a Vintage Airstream

By |2018-08-30T21:45:01+00:00April 26th, 2016|Natural Upholstery Materials, Uphol-stories, Upholstery Health & Sustainable Living|

In honor of Earth Day 2016, here's a compelling story of one person who is Taking the sustainable lifestyle on the road. James Berroya began renovating his 1969 Airstream [...]

What’s Inside: Upholstery Layers

By |2021-12-30T21:22:55+00:00May 24th, 2015|Natural Upholstery Materials, Upholstery Tips, Techniques & Repair|

The Challenge: Replacing old upholstery layers with safe & healthy materials. Here's a familiar story from an eco- and health-conscious person who recently sent me these chair photos: [...]

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Birds of a Feather – Natural Upholstery with Organic Fabric

By |2022-01-02T23:03:56+00:00April 3rd, 2015|Design & Inspiration, Natural Upholstery Materials|

Chairs that take flight! I'm so excited to share these beautiful bird chairs that I recently reupholstered with 100% natural latex foam, luxurious wool batting [...]

The ‘Safer Sofa’ Foam Exchange

By |2018-08-30T20:08:06+00:00March 12th, 2015|Natural Upholstery Materials, Upholstery Health & Sustainable Living|

80-100% of a couch’s flame retardants are found in the foam inside removable cushions. Are you concerned about harmful flame retardant chemicals that may be [...]

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Organic and Natural Materials in Upholstery

By |2018-08-30T20:12:18+00:00February 2nd, 2015|Natural Upholstery Materials, Upholstery Health & Sustainable Living|

IS there such a thing as 'organic' upholstery? The confusion arises when we go to our knowledge of 'certified organic' products. Most of us are [...]

How to Avoid Harmful Flame Retardant Chemicals in your Furniture

By |2022-01-09T22:11:13+00:00November 10th, 2014|Upholstery Health & Sustainable Living|

What should I know about Flame Retardants in my furniture? The Bottom Line: When buying new, avoid upholstered furniture with a label stating it meets TB117. Instead, [...]

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