Interior Designer - Our Sustainability

At KINDLY, we ensure our interior design processes and practices are as kind to the planet as possible. We dedicate to having a low environmental impact within the studio, in the way we approach projects and through the suppliers we use and recommend.

Our studio practices

  • KINDLY keeps a paperless office. We avoid printing whenever possible. Our client presentations will always be digital, either online or in-person, with the exception of material samples. This also allows you a digital copy of your project available to view at any time and place.

  • Any printed goods will be produced on recycled or recyclable paper/card whenever possible.

  • KINDLY do not use single-use plastics.

  • The KINDLY team uses sustainable transport methods wherever possible. This may involve electric cars, a car-share agreement, or using public transport when visiting clients and travelling to and from the studio.

  • KINDLY will recycle and reuse any fabric or material samples gathered during the design process.

  • A percentage of our profits are donated to the Woodland Trust towards planting trees in the UK to help offset our carbon footprint.

Making your interior design project sustainable

  • KINDLY has a buy well, buy less ethos. If you already have items that are in a good condition, and can be refurbished or up-cycled, if there’s no need to replace something, we will always recommend keeping existing over replacing goods unnecessarily.

  • We will aim to use responsible suppliers whenever the information is available to make an educated judgement.

  • KINDLY are happy to recommend Graphenstone paints for all of our projects.

  • KINDLY will always try to find suitable trades local to your project in order to prevent unnecessary travelling.

  • We take in mind the energy efficiency of your project: whether you would benefit from additional insulation through lined curtains or specialist blinds, if carpet rather than wood floor will add warmth, recommend LED lighting over halogen, etc.

  • We will emphasise products which may be more beneficial for the environment, such as furniture created using FSC Certified wood or recycled materials.

  • In order to create interiors that last, KINDLY will always design with longevity in mind. Unless you particularly love a specific trend and can imagine living with it for the next 10 years, we would always design according to your lifestyle and long-term plans.

If you are interested in renovating your home in an environmentally responsible way, book a call to see how we can work together.