# Ecological Interiors Home decor is given an environmental edge to satisfy green lifestyle needs. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published Apr 28, 2014 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ecological-interiors ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.0/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Ecological Interiors trend? **Ecological Interiors:** As the gaze of the eco-friendly consumer switches from minimal changes to full-on lifestyle adoption, home decor with specific regard to lighting is seeing a green overhaul. The upcycling of materials into aesthetically pleasing appointments is seen as appealing to consumers not only for the eco benefits, but also for the bragging rights. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 6 to Apr 25, 2014 - Published: Apr 28, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Ecological Interiors trend ### Upcycling Business professionals in the home decor industry can explore upcycling as a trend, by transforming waste and discarded materials into aesthetically pleasing appointments. ### Organic materials A growing number of designers are using organic materials to create eco-friendly lighting options, catering to the needs of the green lifestyle consumer. ### Smart lighting Designers are introducing technology to lighting options to provide smart and secure solutions for customers, such as live updates of the activities happening in the surroundings. ## What the Ecological Interiors trend means for industry ### For Sustainable Home Decor The trend of using eco-friendly materials and transforming waste products is good news for businesses in the home decor industry that are exploring sustainable solutions. ### For Artistic Lighting Designers who are using recycled materials and innovative designs are shaping the artistic lighting industry, making it more eco-friendly and resourceful. ### For Internet of Things (IoT) With the trend of smart lighting, there are opportunities in IoT for home security and automation companies, to integrate technology into traditional lighting fixtures, offering new solutions and added value for their customers. ## Trend signals for Ecological Interiors Trend score 5.0 out of 10, from popularity 69%, activity 73%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 69% - Activity: 73% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Ecological Interiors trend 6 featured examples from Mar 6 to Apr 25, 2014. - [Mason Jar Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-lights): These Backyard Lights String Together Upcycled Mason Jars (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for manufacturers to develop innovative and eco-friendly lighting options for outdoor spaces. - [Recycled Stacked Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamp-shapes): This New Line of Lamp Shades is Vintage and Whimsical (Category: Eco) Implication: The interior design industry can benefit from incorporating recycled lighting products that offer unique and sustainable design solutions. - [Whimsical Recycled Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicker-lamp-shades): This Range of Wicker Lamp Shades Turns Trash into a Source of Light (Category: Eco) Implication: The use of recycled materials in wicker lamp shades can revolutionize the lighting industry. - [Mushroom-Grown Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushlume-table-lamp): The Mush-Lume Table Lamp by Danielle Trofe Uses Biodegradable Materials (Category: Eco) Implication: The home furnishings industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating biodegradable materials and grown products into their designs. - [Gorgeous Lifesaving Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pendent-lamp): The Drop Pendent Lamp by Subinay Malhotra is Very Hi-Tech (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the home lighting industry by incorporating security features and advanced technology into light fixtures. - [Modern Seltzer Bottle Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-lighting): The Unique Glass Seltzer Bottle Lighting is Modern (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Seltzer bottle lighting fixtures serve as a disruptive innovation in the home décor industry by offering a unique and modern lighting option. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Eco - [Jewel-Toned Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quince-silk) - [Compostable Coffee Pucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-coffee-pucks) - [Intelligent Private Grids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ara-core-powers) - [Compact Electric Family MPVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-family-mpvs) All articles: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)