Here at Homewood, our team is extra conscious of our planet and its people, which directly fuels our passion for sustainability. In a time on earth largely characterised by a generation of consumers, wasting without a second thought and destroying (or supporting the destruction of) precious resources for our own material gain, we want to […]
Red flags to watch out for when purchasing eco-friendly furniture Read More »
In our last blog, we shared our thoughts on the 2023 design trend of sustainable or eco-friendly furniture. Perhaps you’re on the fence, still wondering if this trend is for you. Maybe it’s the price point, or you too easily fall in love with the latest trends and enticing “cheaper” offers. Below, we’ve outlined some
Sustainable vs Fast Furniture Read More »
Custom, Conscious, and Celebrating Life Much of Homewood’s story begins in the roots of sustainable processes that honour the lives of our community members as well as our environment. We understand how vital our fragile ecosystem is, which has manifested itself into our long-term vision for sustainability. What Does Conscious Mean? We don’t mean the
Creating Conscious Furniture with Heart Read More »
Wood is one of those things we often take for granted – we just accept that it “is” without really understanding how it came to be that way. But our ethically made furniture has a beautiful story to tell. You know the basic journey well enough: a tree grows and from that tree, wood is
Ethically Made Furniture: The Miracle of Trees – from seed to furniture Read More »
Wood has been an important component of our homes for centuries. From chairs and tables to coat racks and cupboards. It only takes a glance through any of the top interior design mags or a scroll through Pinterest to discover it’s everywhere. Wood is timeless yet trendy and lends itself to so many different forms
“The beauty of empowering others is that your own power is not diminished in the process.” – Barbara Coloroso If you know anything about Homewood, you’ll know that at the heart of this sustainably handcrafted, luxury wood furniture brand is, in fact, its people. Both staff and customers alike, the story has place for both
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FURNITURE: ROOTED IN A STORY Read More »
If you’ve been following us on our journey of ridding South African waterways of water-thirsty, alien-invasive trees, then you’ll be familiar with our Amanzi Conscious Collection, which gives our customers a chance to be a part of our quest to rehabilitate natural environments – by choosing to make their furniture with a collection of alien
River Red Gum: The Right Choice for South African Waterways Read More »