Posts about:

sustainability

Bar and Counter Stools

2024 Summer Furniture: Vibrant Fabrics & Sleek Silhouettes

Discover the latest trends in summer/fall furniture with vibrant fabrics and sleek silhouettes for a modern and stylish home decor.

Read More

2023 Fall & Winter Collection - Decorating with the Japandi's Flair

As the crisp embrace of cooler weather envelops us once again, a sense of comfort and coziness settles in. For us, the transition into the Fall and Winter Season signifies a time to cultivate joy and a profound sense of well-being within our abodes.

Read More

The Beginner's Guide to Biophilic Home Design

Humans have always been drawn to and inspired by nature. Sitting by a river, listening to the leaves rustle in the trees in your backyard, taking a breath of fresh air – nature has a way of improving our physical and mental health. Biophilic design embraces the human-nature connection by incorporating natural elements into your home. 

Whether you are building a new house or decorating your current one, there are a few ways to enjoy the many physical and mental health benefits of a greener space

Read More

Why Choose Teak Wood Furniture?

On a recent trip to our teak root furniture supplier in East Java, we had the opportunity to observe and document the processes for storing and creating reclaimed teak wood furniture. Discarded Teak roots are reclaimed and recovered to create unique designs for small accessories, lamps, side tables, consoles, and coffee tables.

These raw materials are acquired through sustainable, local resources governed under the SVLK standards. In partnership with the Indonesian government and the demands from international buyers, the SVLK approach provides transparency, thus creating trust and ecological benefits for both people and the planet. 

Read More

2022 New Summer/Fall Collection

This Summer's newest additions highlight time-honored silhouettes that are graceful, yet playful and elegant. We are delighted to present another fashionable season incorporating classic and modern styles. Also, tried-and-true best sellers are reintroduced in refreshed colors and fabrics.

Within our catalog, we are extending the fabric selections with classic monochrome colors of beige, gray and black and featuring versatile, rich color tones such as darker green, teal and terracotta.

Below is our latest color and material combo:

 

Read More
Residential Trees Worth

How Much Are Residential Trees Really Worth?

 

To celebrate Earth Day this month and to respect one of the most utilized natural resources on earth, we are presenting this co-blogging article about the benefits of trees in residential areas and how they increase the value of the homes.

Everyone knows trees are valuable, but did you know you can actually calculate their specific added value to your property? If you’ve ever had to purchase a tree for your yard, you know that it can be an expensive investment, even for a young tree. And maintaining this tree can also be costly, such as leaf removal or tree trimming. Having mature trees in your yard or property is usually seen as value commodity: trees provide necessary shade for houses, can act as a screen for unwanted noise or views, protect slopes from erosion, and are pretty to look at. But they can block a desirable view, create a leafy mess, cause damage to the home from broken limbs, and roots can damage driveways or underground pipes. So, should you be planting more trees in your yard or paying for their removal?

Read More
Leander Accent Chair

2021 New Modern Collection

In times of uncertainty due to the pandemic and limited travel activity, we are presenting smaller, more curated pieces for the latest collection. Focusing on unique styles that are also best sellers, we're excited to bring you fresh designs in contemporary 80's remix and designers' favorites silhouettes.

Here's a representation of this season's color pairings by New Pacific Direct:

Read More
Rattan Chairs in a Dining Room

Your Guide to 2020 Stylish & Eco-Friendly Furniture

While the world may feel uncertain, one thing for sure is that we're looking forward to the warmer days of summer. During current shelter-in-place restrictions, many of us might be keeping busy on indoor home projects or a patio refresh. It's no surprise that  the latest Wayfair study indicates that searches for rattan garden furniture are up 401% year-over-year, while searches for patio seating are up 171% and outdoor seating groups are up 30%.

With sustainability statement pieces in high demand, we've geared up our rattan and natural pieces selections for 2020. Our latest collection offers clean, classic and Scandi-modern styles in eco-friendly rattan and bamboo materials.

Read More
Venezio Sideboard 3 Drawers + 2 Doors w/ Faux Cement Top, Rustic Brown

Our Top 5 Best Seller Categories

Is your store or interior decor service ready for the upcoming holidays? The National Retail Federation hints that a 4.3 to 4.8 % holiday sales increase is expected this year, forecasting an aggregated total north of $715 billion. This year, we are excited to announce that for the first time, NPD Furniture offers all items at 10% off for a limited time; November 15 - 30.

Read More
Darwin bamboo chairs and stools in gray with nail heads trimming

All Things Bamboo & Rattan

According to the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), consumers' increasing awareness about the effects of global warming, motivated a change in buying behaviors that resulted in new government mandates for the furniture industry.

As we mark the 48th year of Earth Day, two natural materials (Bamboo & Rattan), spring to mind when we think about fast-growing and sustainable resources for home furnishings.

Read More