Elegant and sustainable

Organic linen draperies embellished with appliqués filter morning light. A natural fiber, organic linen is grown without the use of pesticides or herbicides (pindler.com).

Sustainable balsa wood pieces fit together to form the lacy pendant lights. Balsa is a fast-growing, easily replenished wood. Designed by New Zealand architectural designer David Trubridge, the pendants are also made of bamboo (www.davidtrubridge.com).

The silky rug from Karastan is made from renewable bio-based polymer fibers that use 30 percent less energy to produce than standard nylons (www.karastan.com).