Harford House: Avoiding fast-furniture and unnecessary waste in interior design

Started in early 2022 Harford House interior design consultancy aims to help renters and first-time buyers create spaces they love while avoiding fast-furniture and unnecessary waste as much as possible.

Carina says: “The way I operate allows clients to receive in-depth moodboards, design suggestions and product recommendations for a one-off fee, meaning it’s a more accessible and transparent process than interior design has traditionally been.

Helping to create homes without contributing to the waste stream or the fast-furniture problem is our mission. 22 million pieces of furniture are discarded each year in the UK. Ikea produces a ‘Billy bookcase’ every three seconds. We cannot continue in this way.

At Harford House, we aim to use as many vintage, antique and second hand products as possible. We support clients to upcycle any items they already own before buying additional pieces. Where new items are needed, we prioritise local, small production companies with environmentally-conscious practices.”