Sofas and beds made from recycled plastics and sustainable materials
At the heart of the new Grand Designs range sits a grand ambition; to create sofas that are stylish, super comfy and beautifully made from innovative and sustainable materials
Watch our video to find out more about this fantastic collaboration. Ben Frost, furniture designer, explains the design ethos behind the sustainable Grand Designs sofa ranges and talks about the goal to make sofas that will help transform your living space whilst reducing your impact on the environment.
Each seat is made up of ethically sources and sustainable materials. It’s design-led, innovative and sustainable to the core.
With generous proportions and a luxuriously deep sit, this range isn’t a case of style over substance, each cushion is filled with a material made from recycled plastics which not only keeps its shape, but is exceptionally comfortable too.
Quallofil® Blue is a new polyester fibre for sustainable sofa cushions. The filling fibre is made using 50% recycled plastic from Plastic Bank, globally recognised as one of the leading solutions to stop ocean plastic, whilst helping people living in poverty to build a better future.
Sustainably sourced solid timber raw finished feet, free from any man made chemicals or lacquer finishes.
Fabric made from recycled polyester yarns
100% recycled polyfibres, made from plastic bottles.
Made from 100% recyclable & reusable high carbon steel.
Recyclable and made from 30% recycled polythene bags.
By following a few basic design principles you can create a modern living space that feels really stylish. Here’s our advice on how to get the look.
See how combining statement pieces with natural materials and contrasting textures help get the Grand Designs look.
Lou Peterson, design director at DFS gives an insight on how to create the Grand Designs look with colour.
Sofas and beds made from recycled plastics and sustainable materials