Wood is a beautiful accent for the home, but with new awareness for trees and logging, people are thinking twice about purchasing wood. Thankfully, there are plenty of faux wood alternatives.
Seen in the gallery:
1) Martha Stewart’s faux bois vases.
2) Woodgrain breakfast set made of Nymphenburg glazed porcelain with over-glaze painting, with 24k gold edge from MossOnline
3) Birch screen printed wool log pillows. Made of wool and felt, hand screen printed and hand sewn together from [url="http://www.myimaginaryboyfriend.com" MyImaginaryBoyfriend
4) Faux wood clay plates designed by Rae Dunn, San Francisco.
5) Faux wood plates by
Charles S. Anderson Design[/url], Minneapolis.
6) ‘Plywood’ bedspread and pillow cases by Ferm Living, Denmark. Made from 100% cotton - satin weave. Available at Urbis Home and Design, Denmark.
What's Driving This Trend
- Faux Wood Alternatives
- Opportunity for manufacturers of home goods to innovate and create new products using sustainable and affordable faux wood materials.
- Tree-free Home Decor
- Opportunity for designers and retailers to promote eco-friendly home decor made with non-wood materials.
- Faux Bois Fashion
- Opportunity for fashion designers to create trendy clothes and accessories with faux bois patterns and designs.
Who This Affects Most
- Home Goods
- Manufacturers can incorporate faux wood materials in making products and innovate in various areas of home decor.
- Retail
- Retail sector can promote eco-friendly products that use alternative materials to wood and tap into the growing consumer trend of eco-friendliness.
- Fashion
- Designers and fashion retailers can use faux bois patterns and prints to offer a new and trendy eco-friendly fashion line.
