Home is where we live, and there's nothing more joyful than decorating our beloved space. Beyond aesthetics, sharing the stories and efforts behind every corner with loved ones during leisure time makes us love our home even more. The homeware and furniture brands we recommend today are leaders in globally inspired, professionally designed household items.
These brands are committed to ethically sourcing and producing their products, and actively giving back to the community. If you happen to be renovating your home, check out this article to choose the right furnishings and make the decorating process even more enjoyable!
1、Lorena Canals
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
Ethics: Handmade, sustainable raw materials, non-toxic dyes, zero waste, water conservation, fair trade, giving back
Product Range: Rugs, baskets, poufs, cushions and floor pillows, wall decor
Price Range: $–$$$$
Lorena Canals' sustainable rugs help create the ethical home of your dreams. These washable rugs, personally designed by Lorena, are the first series of their kind in the world and are handmade by Indian artisans using traditional manufacturing processes. Choose from a rich variety of natural styles, or design your own custom washable rug delivered straight to your home! Lorena's carefully selected children's rugs are washable, ensuring everyone, including kids, can find something suitable, making stubborn stains a thing of the past.
Official Website: https://lorenacanals.com/
2、Our Place
Headquarters: Los Angeles, California
Ethics: Vetted manufacturing partners, recycled materials, plastic-free packaging, giving back
Product Range: Cookware and tableware
Price Range: $–$$
The kitchen is often the heart of the home, so we love equipping it with plates, cups, and cookware that align with our values. Our Place's minimalist tableware offers a beautiful and sustainable way to set the table, while the fan-favorite Always Pan (replacing eight traditional cookware pieces!) will be a staple in your home for years to come. (We find the design impeccable, and the pan cooks wonderfully, but be careful not to use excessively high heat, as the non-stick coating may wear.) The brand is committed to ethical labor standards, with its factories audited by third-party organizations like BSCI, SA8000, Sedex, and ISO.
Official Website: https://fromourplace.com/
3、Etsy
Headquarters: New York State
Ethics: B Corp certified, powered by renewable energy, sustainable and upcycled products, carbon-offset shipping
Product Range: Vintage and unique furniture, rugs, lighting, cookware/drinkware, and home decor
Price Range: $–$$$$
To support small businesses, fair trade artisans, and sustainable sellers, we recommend Etsy, especially for vintage home decor. From Victorian candlesticks to 19th-century prints, there are over a million items available for purchase. You don't need to browse everything to find what you want — Etsy's search filters get the job done in seconds! Etsy ships globally, offsetting all carbon emissions during transport, so you can decorate your space without worrying about a muddy footprint.
https://www.etsy.com/
4、Uncommon Goods
Headquarters: New York State
Ethics: B Corp certified, eco-friendly packaging, giving back, uses sustainable and recycled materials where possible, artisan-made
Product Range: Cookware, tableware, home decor, garden
Price Range: $–$$$
If you want your space to be different, choose home decor from Uncommon Goods. The brand partners with makers worldwide to create unique products you might not find anywhere else. Each product includes information about the artisan who made it and any sustainable materials used; plus, many orders can be customized. A portion of every order is donated through the Better to Give program; to date, the company has donated over $2.8 million to the IRC, RAINN, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and the American Forests Foundation.
Official Website: https://www.uncommongoods.com/
5、Parachute
Headquarters: California
Ethics: OEKO-TEX and GOTS certified textiles, responsible manufacturing, some fair trade certified options, giving back
Product Range: Bedding, bath, decor, rugs, pillows, tabletop
Price Range: $–$$$
Parachute's home goods are crafted by artisans with over 80 years of experience in their craft. By partnering with expert artisans, Parachute delivers quality textiles that uphold the highest standards and traditions of their regions. We love the duvet cover sets made by Portuguese artisans, as well as the decorative pillows and throws sewn from responsibly sourced fabrics. We've outfitted our own bed with Parachute's sheets and blankets and are thrilled with the perfect blend of function and form, and the effortless look. Parachute gives back through its partnership with the United Nations Foundation and a mentorship program for Black entrepreneurs.
Official Website: https://www.parachutehome.com/
6、Obakki
Headquarters: British Columbia
Ethics: Vancouver fair trade, traceable supply chain, giving back through clean water, education, and livelihood initiatives
Product Range: Home goods, decor, kitchen and tableware, textiles, clothing, accessories, skincare
Price Range: $$–$$$$
Canadian lifestyle brand Obakki is a purpose-driven platform collaborating with international artisans for small-batch, high-quality, sustainable designs. Founder Treana Peake is dedicated to providing long-term, ethical support to the global maker community, meeting artisans face-to-face in their home countries, building meaningful relationships, and supporting slow design that respects traditional arts. Through its charitable arm, the Obakki Foundation, the brand has provided clean drinking water to 4 million people. Their commitment to ethical partnerships with artisans includes paying fair wages on time, often upfront at prices set by the makers themselves. We haven't purchased yet but are eyeing their handmade pottery collection for dining room decor.
Official Website: https://obakki.com/
7、Ten Thousand Villages
Headquarters: Pennsylvania
Ethics: Akron Fair Trade Federation member, artisan empowerment, handmade, locally sourced materials
Product Range: Kitchenware, wall decor, home decor items, textiles, outdoor accessories, bath
Price Range: $–$$
For over 75 years, Ten Thousand Villages has been a pioneer in the fair trade movement, laying the foundation for sustainable change in over 25 low-income countries. The company provides safe spaces and interest-free loans to empower makers and communities. Every homeware and decor item is created by independent, small-scale artisan groups, cooperatives, and workshops, meticulously crafted using locally sourced materials and time-honored techniques.
Official Website: https://www.tenthousandvillages.com/
8、GOODEE
Headquarters: Montreal and New York
Ethics: B Corp certified, ethical manufacturing, transparent sourcing, giving back
Product Range: Some sustainable natural materials wall and home decor, rugs, beds, baths, baskets, lighting
Price Range: $–$$$
GOODEE was launched in 2017 by designers and creative directors Byron and Dexter Peart. The twin brothers wanted to collaborate with artisans who prioritize sustainability and environmental impact. Now, GOODEE is a global marketplace offering a curated selection of furniture, decor, accessories, and more from nearly 60 brands. Every curated item is ethically made and reviewed by an internal sustainability team. All GOODEE partners are transparent about their labor standards, supply chains, ecological footprint, and materials used.
Official Website: https://www.goodeeworld.com/
9、The Citizenry
Headquarters: Texas
Ethics: Dallas handmade, fair trade and small batch production, giving back some
Product Range: Sustainable materials furniture, rugs, decor, bed, bath, kitchen
Price Range: $–$$$
We are huge fans of The Citizenry. The company aims to honor the people behind its products, and the name reflects exactly that: a collective of individuals—artisans, designers, and dreamers—who come together across cultures and continents to carefully craft product collections. Each piece is handmade, hand-numbered, and released in limited quantities to ensure it is as extraordinary as the culture that inspired it. The founders firmly believe that an alpaca wool throw is the perfect item to drape over a chair, sofa, or bed, not only making it look sophisticated but also providing a quick and easy way to snuggle up when the weather turns cool.
Official Website: https://www.the-citizenry.com/
10、West Elm
Headquarters: New York State
Ethics: Brooklyn fair trade, local makers and organic collections, Fair Trade USA retailer, sustainable materials, giving back
Product Range: Furniture, rugs, lighting, bedding, decor, art, storage, kitchen, patio
Price Range: $–$$$
West Elm is one of our favorite brands for stylish home design and decor. The company firmly believes in producing sustainable products while paying attention to its impact at every level. It is committed to sourcing handmade, fair trade certified, organic, sustainably sourced, and/or local products. To date, it has invested over $200 million in artisan communities and local craftspeople, and over 50% of its wooden furniture is sustainably sourced.
Official Website: https://www.westelm.com/
11、Bolé Road Textiles
Headquarters: New York State
Ethics: Kingston handwoven, fair wages
Product Range: Rugs, curtains, towels, pillows, blankets, sheets, bath mats, home decor
Price Range: $–$$$
Designer Hana Getachew, born in Ethiopia and raised in Montreal and New York, founded Bolé Road Textiles because she wanted to blend her love for interior design with Ethiopian handwoven textiles. From curtains and coasters to towels and tablecloths, Bolé reuses traditional Ethiopian patterns and recolors them, giving them a modern feel. The pieces are handwoven in Ethiopian workshops owned and operated by female entrepreneurs who pay fair wages, and the yarn is made from locally sourced cotton, processed by hand from harvesting to spinning.
Official Website: https://boleroadtextiles.com/
12、Jenni Kayne
Headquarters: California
Ethics: Santa Monica ethical manufacturing, giving back, recyclable packaging, sustainable collections
Product Range: Furniture, throw pillows, pillows, vases, rugs, sheets and napkins, wall hangings
Price Range: $–$$$
