Sustainable by Design
CARBONSHACK'S BLUEPRINT FOR A GREENER HOME
By Jessica Varone
In a bold move towards sustainable living, CarbonShack Design, a trailblazer in eco-conscious interior solutions based out of Los Angeles, has recently made a splash with its BRIGHT SEAS furniture line, a pioneering collection crafted from the non-recyclable plastics littering our oceans. This launch is more than a design statement; it's a bold manifesto on sustainability, merging aesthetic appeal with an urgent call to environmental action. By transforming marine waste into everyday home furnishings, CarbonShack is not just repurposing materials but also reshaping mindsets towards conservation and responsible living.
Each piece in their collection, from salvaged wood furniture to hemp fiber textiles, serves CarbonShack's philosophy: that good design can and should foster a deeper connection to the natural world. Through their work, they're proving that sustainability can be seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, not just as an abstract ideal but as a tangible, visible practice that combines beauty, craftsmanship, and ecological consciousness in every stroke and seam.
“Sustainable design is not just about good intentions but about good integration.”
CYRTOIDEA "BLOSSOM" SCONCE 3D-printed sconce series inspired by Haeckel's drawings of microscopic Cyrtoidea. $4,428
Photo: James Chou Photography
LICHEN PENDANT
3D-printed sconce, paying homage to the species Cladonia fimbriata in NorCal. $1,695
Photo: James Chou Photography
LIVE-EDGE SIDE TABLE
Occasional side table constructed of solid reclaimed Yellow Cedar, the legs of salvaged Italian Sugar Pine, coated with clear food-grade varnish. $1,950
Photo: Nolasco Studios
BRIGHT SEAS FURNITURE
Indoor-outdoor furniture handcrafted from blocks of upcycled marine plastics.From $1,750
Photo: James Chou Photography
FUNGAL SPORE LINKS FABRIC Hemp blend fabric by the yard, featuring a full-panel pattern inspired by undulating California sea kelp forests. $150/yd
Photo: Nolasco Studios
URBAN FOREST SERIES BOOKCASE Takes inspiration from the work of mid-century designers, combining aspects of naturalism, organicism and Japanese minimalism. $6,800
Photo: Courtesy of Carbonshack Design
CELLULAR SECTIONAL SOFA
A playful nod to the complex cellular structures that compose all life forms. $2,250.
Photo: Nolasco Studios
JEWEL OF THE SEA OVAL SCONCE 3D-printed sconce inspired by the natural geometries of microscopic diatoms. From $5,360
Photo: Nolasco Studios