When designing a villa, resort, boutique hotel, or just a refresh of a room in your home, it’s easy to get swept up in those Pinterest trends and Instagram aesthetics. But here’s the real question everyone in this position should ask:

“Will this material still look good in ten years?”

Are you leaning towards a material that won’t go the distance or a style that’ll look a bit out of place in a few years, or something more enduring?

The Problem with Cheap Materials (They’re the Fast Fashion of the Timber Industry)

Many villas and hotels look flawless when they open, but some environments, such as tropical ones like ours here in Bali, can be fairly hard going: heat, humidity, rain and salty air, along with daily wear and tear really test every material. Mass-produced furniture, cheap finishes, and engineered boards often fail long before their projected lifespan.

Common issues many people face with cheap materials:

• Plantation timber: Kiln-dried quickly, making it prone to warping, shrinking, or cracking. 
• Engineered boards and veneers: Lightweight and cheap, but quickly peel when exposed to moisture. 
• Low-grade finishes: Fade, chip, stain, or easily scratched, leaving interiors looking very tired very fast.

The result? Villas and hotel rooms that looked modern and luxurious in 2026 can start showing serious wear just a couple of years later.

Reclaimed Timber: Why It’ll Likely Outlast Us All

If durability and longevity is the goal, materials need to have already stood the test of time. Reclaimed teak is one of the few options that genuinely pass the “10-year test.”

Why reclaimed timber works:

• Naturally aged: Decades of drying in all kinds of weather make it dense and stable. 
• Resilient: Resistant to tropical humidity, heat, and pests. 
• Eco-friendly: Uses existing resources without harvesting new trees, drastically reducing environmental impact.

And we don’t just say that because it sounds good. Nusantara Lifestyle is FSC Recycled certified under the Forest Stewardship Council system. That means the timber we use is independently verified as reclaimed material, not new plantation wood with clever marketing attached.

For developers and villa owners, reclaimed timber is a smart long-term investment, saving on replacement costs and seriously reducing maintenance headaches.

Beyond Furniture: Floors, Doors, and Fixtures

If you want your furniture to last more than a few years, the same goes for everything else that gets heavy use on your property. It’s not just about chairs and tables — every daily-use part of a property needs to pass the 10-year test.

• Flooring: Solid reclaimed timber handles wear, moisture, and movement better than plantation boards, engineered planks or laminate. 
• Doors and window frames: Reinforced, climate-conscious joinery prevents warping and sticking. 
• Cabinetry and staircases: Custom-built, properly finished, and measured for real use — not just showroom perfection.

Concrete, Cement, and Structural Durability

Even if furniture and floors are handled correctly, poor-quality concrete or cement-based finishes can undermine a property’s lifespan. Common problems include:

• Cracking or crumbling patios or pathways 
• Tile lifting in high-moisture areas 
• Foundations or walls can weaken if the concrete isn’t mixed or set properly. 

Thinking about all materials at the same time — timber, concrete, and finishes — means your property is still going to look great in 2036, not just 2026.

Finishes That Age Gracefully

The finish you put on a material makes a huge difference. Heat, humidity, sun and spills all take their toll on wood, so fading, staining, and wear show up fast if you don’t choose the right finish. These are the important things to remember:

• Water-based finishes, which is what Nusantara Lifestyle uses, work really well and keep timber looking good for years. 
• Natural finishes on reclaimed timber let age add character instead of ruining the look. 
• Factory chemical coatings may look perfect on day one, but a few months in harsh weather and they start to fail. 

Thinking Long-Term for Property Owners and Developers

Whether you’ve got a villa, resort, hotel, café, office, or your own property, short-term thinking is tempting. Fast projects and quick ROI means everyone is happy at first. But what happens in ten years?

Thinking a decade ahead saves money, stress, and reputation. Here’s why it matters:

• You replace less and spend less on maintenance. 
• Interiors stay impressive for guests, tenants, or customers. 
• Property holds value for resale or rental. 
• You build a reputation for quality that lasts.
  

Sustainability and Longevity Are Linked

Cheap materials are expensive. Not just for your wallet, but for the planet. Constant replacements use more energy and timber, and create serious waste.

Using durable, reclaimed, and responsibly sourced materials is the smartest option there is. It also shows you actually care about sustainability instead of just talking about it.

Case Example: The 10-Year Test

Imagine a property finished in 2026, built mostly from concrete and cement and decked out with mass-produced furniture and other factory-made bits. By 2030, doors are warped and hard to close, the finishing on the in-built cabinets are chipped, the chairs are a bit wobbly, and the paint is peeling off the walls.

Now imagine the same property built with reclaimed timber furniture, solid timber floors, reinforced joinery, and finishes made to last. Ten years later, it still looks great! Minimal upkeep. Character, not cracks. Happy guests and happy investors.

Materials, craftsmanship, and long-term planning make all the difference.

Tips to Pass the 10-Year Test

• Go for reclaimed wherever you can, including furniture, flooring, and structural elements 
• Think climate-smart for doors, cabinetry, handrails, and high-use areas 
• Insist on finishes that protect against sun, moisture, and daily wear 
• Rethink your concrete and cement because shortcuts now create headaches later 
• Think lifespan, not just style. Instagram aesthetics fade. Durable design lasts 

Yes, it costs a bit more upfront. But you will save money, stress, and maintenance headaches for years.

The Nusantara Lifestyle Approach

At Nusantara Lifestyle, every piece of timber we use is:

• Reclaimed and naturally aged, meaning our wood is bloody tough 
• Crafted to last by people who don’t take shortcuts 
• Finished to endure whatever life throws at it, without losing its charm 
• Eco-conscious with minimal environmental impact 

The Ultimate Question

Before you choose materials for a villa, resort, restaurant, or any property, ask yourself:

“Will this still look good in 10 years?”

The ones that pass combine durable materials, climate-aware craftsmanship, and finishes made to last. Invest in quality from the start, and your property will not just impress in year one. It will stand the test of time.

Ready to plan for the long-term? Get in touch with us now so we can start planning together.

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People often assume custom furniture costs a fortune compared to ready-made store-bought pieces, but the truth is much more complicated. Factors like material quality, craftsmanship, longevity, and (yep, it’s true) sustainability all influence cost. Understanding these can help you make smarter, long-lasting furniture choices.

The Cost Question Everyone Asks

We get it. Price is always the first thing on people’s minds when thinking about furniture, whether it’s for a resort or villa or just for their home. “Custom? Must be exie, right?” That’s the assumption. But let’s break it down.

Custom furniture isn’t automatically pricey. What makes it look expensive upfront are factors like:

• Choice of timber or material
• Complexity of design
• Craftsmanship and finishing
• Sourcing and sustainability considerations

Mass-produced furniture often has a cheaper price tag, but here’s a vital reality check: it usually won’t last. Cheap joints, low-quality finishes, and factory shortcuts mean you might be replacing it every few years. So, it’s not hard to figure out that over time, those ‘savings’ actually mean nothing.

Custom furniture, especially when made with durable, tough-as-nails reclaimed timber, can actually be highly cost-competitive if you factor in durability, style longevity, and environmental impact.

Why Mass-Produced Furniture Seems “Cheap”

Mass-produced furniture dominates the market because it’s fast and predictable. But there’s a reason factories churn it out:

• The timber is most often plantation-grown and kiln-dried quickly.
• Joints and panels are designed for production efficiency, not for decades of daily use.
• Finishes are factory-applied, often chemical-heavy, and prone to wear and tear.

With a cute filter, these mass-produced pieces may look nice on Instagram, but in everyday life, they can quickly start to struggle. Humidity, heat, or just your kids or pets climbing on a chair can reveal the cracks very fast.

So while the upfront price might seem low, if the piece needs repairing or replacing in a year or two, the total cost is higher than you think. The fancy term for it is “a false economy”.

The Value of Reclaimed Timber and Custom Build

Custom furniture lets you select materials that are built to last. Take reclaimed timber, for example. It’s the only material that Nusantara Lifestyle works with, for all the right reasons:

• Pre-dried naturally: Reclaimed wood has spent decades, sometimes even close to a century, drying in real-world conditions, which is a very different drying story to the energy-intensive kiln drying that most plantation timber goes through. Natural drying makes the wood dense, stable, and resistant to cracking and pests. And while there will always be some movement — wood is wood, after all — planks of reclaimed timber will always be stronger than the cheap and nasty stuff.
• Durable and low-maintenance: It handles daily wear far better than new timber, saving money over time.
• Genuinely eco-friendly: We’re using what already exists instead of cutting down new trees. And we don’t just say that. Nusantara Lifestyle is FSC Recycled certified under the Forest Stewardship Council system. That means our reclaimed timber is independently verified as recycled material, not plantation timber dressed up with a green label.

Custom builds also let you design for function and longevity. Doors, drawers, and surfaces are measured and engineered for real use, not just showroom perfection.

What Actually Drives Cost

When you compare custom vs ready-made, price depends on:

1. Material Quality: Premium woods, sustainable fabrics, or reclaimed timber cost more upfront, but last decades.
2. Complexity: Simple slabs and clean lines are cheaper than intricate, long-lasting joinery.
3. Finishing: Water-based stains are more labor-intensive but safer for your home and the environment.
4. Sourcing: Sustainable, recycled, or ethically sourced materials might be pricier up front, but it doesn’t take a genius to realise they’re better for the planet.

So, as you can see, if you’re cutting corners on materials and craftsmanship, you’ll save a bit today, but all you’re doing is setting yourself up for replacements, repairs, and frustration down the line.

Myth-Busting: “Custom Furniture Is Always Expensive”

Let’s be honest. Some people still think custom furniture is only for super cashed-up clients. That’s not true.

• Custom doesn’t always mean luxury timber or ornate carvings.
• Working with artisans and smaller companies such as Nusantara Lifestyle allows flexibility in style and budget.
• Lower-grade, cheaper reclaimed wood can be used for less visible pieces without compromising style.
• Mass-produced furniture has hidden costs: it just doesn’t last, zero sustainability to speak of, and huge environmental impact.

So yes, custom can cost more if you choose premium materials and complex designs. But it doesn’t have to, and the long–term benefits far outweigh the initial spend.

Sustainability Should Absolutely be Part of your Cost-Benefit Analysis

Here’s the part most people overlook: sustainability should also be a cost factor, as where you source your furniture can really cost the planet.

Plantation timber, while often marketed as sustainable, is often monoculture:

• Think those plantations were always there? Of course they weren’t. This means a natural environment and animal habitats had to be obliterated to make way for the uniform rows of ‘sustainable’ wood. 
• These plantations often rely on chemical fertilisers and pesticides, as well as energy-intensive processing.

But the reclaimed timber we use? Already dried, naturally aged, and full of character. It may take more time and effort to process, but you’re saving on long-term environmental costs and building furniture that actually lasts.

Custom furniture also allows you to choose environmentally conscious fabrics and finishes (we use recycled fabrics in a range of gorgeous colours and water-based stains to suit whatever mood you’re going for). That’s something you rarely get with mass-market pieces.

Tips to Keep Custom Furniture Affordable

Want custom furniture without breaking the bank? Here’s how:

• Be clear about the pieces you need and prioritise high-impact areas.
• Opt for simpler designs; intricate detailing or complex designs add cost.
• Work with makers early — sharing sketches or examples helps streamline production.
• Accept from the very beginning that a slower, more considered process produces better outcomes.

Remember: the upfront cost isn’t the only number that matters. Consider total lifespan, maintenance, environmental impact, and style longevity. That’s where custom often wins.

A Final Reality Check

Always remember that custom furniture isn’t automatically expensive. Mass-produced furniture might look cheaper but often fails in longevity, durability, and sustainability.

Reclaimed timber, careful design, and thoughtful finishing results in furniture that lasts decades. It may require more upfront effort and cost, but the payoff is huge:

• Less waste
• Fewer replacements
• Truly sustainable materials
• Timeless style

If you’re serious about quality, sustainability, and longevity, custom is the way to go.

Want to explore how custom furniture can work for your home or project? We’re always happy to have a chat.

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Thinking of building an “eco” resort?

Here’s the truth: it starts with the materials. Reclaimed timber for furniture, flooring, and almost every bit of wood your guests touch is the greenest option available. These are finishes that aren’t just for Instagram. Get your materials right, ask the tricky questions from Day 1, and you might just be able to back up the eco label instead of greenwashing your way through with marketing spin.

Here in Bali, and in pretty much all tourism-heavy economies, it seems every new accommodation project is slapping on the “eco” tag. And if it’s not, then “sustainability” or “green” or “environmentally responsible” feature heavily in the branding. But these buzzwords have become so common that most of the time they don’t mean 💩.

In reality, for many of these properties, “eco” just boils down to a styling choice, something added late in the process once the concrete’s been poured, the huge pool has been filled, and rooms have been fitted out with plantation teak furniture. Perhaps a bit of bamboo here, some indoor plants there. Maybe a few solar panels, signs asking guests to reuse their towels and bed linen, a sustainability page on the website. Job done.

But as we should all know by now, this isn’t sustainability. To be genuine, sustainability needs to be a core part of a project’s materials, systems, and operations from the very beginning. And when you look closely at how many self-proclaimed “eco resorts” there actually are here on the island and across the world, the gap between the label and the reality is often huge.

Because in places where development moves fast and government and regulatory oversight is lacking, like here in Bali, greenwashing can get completely out of control.

Sustainability Needs to Start Long Before Styling

So, if you’re serious about building an environmentally conscious property in Bali, or anywhere, whether that’s a boutique hotel, a jungle retreat, or a private villa, then timber use, flooring, and cement need to be part of your planning from Day 1. 

Furniture and Timber: Where Eco Claims Start Tumbling Down

Furniture, flooring, structural wood elements, and finishes… these are all things your guests will touch, sit on, walk across, and live with every day. What they’re made of and where they come from matters, so if you want your eco credentials to actually mean something, this is where you need to pay attention.

Mass-produced furniture dominates in hospitality because it’s fast and predictable. But it also struggles in tropical environments. Humidity, heat, salty air, and constant use expose weak joints, rushed kiln drying, and low-quality finishes very fast. 

Why Reclaimed Timber is Different

But custom furniture, flooring and finishes built from reclaimed timber lead to something very different. The reclaimed teak we use has already spent decades drying naturally in the elements, which makes it dense, stable, and far less prone to movement, cracking, or chipping.

This is what we mean by genuine sustainability — none of the wood we use has required new trees to be cut down, and what we make is built to last.

And it’s not just something we say. Nusantara Lifestyle is FSC Recycled certified, which means our reclaimed timber is independently verified under the Forest Stewardship Council system. That certification exists to ensure recycled timber is genuinely reclaimed and responsibly sourced, not just labelled that way for marketing.

Going with reclaimed is one of the simplest ways any project can back up its claims of being eco-friendly and actually walk the walk. Whacking on some solar panels or putting in a permaculture garden doesn’t mean much when a hotel’s entire furniture fitout has come from plantation timber.

Sustainability You Can Walk On

Flooring is another area where sustainability often falls down.

Thin engineered boards, veneers, and composite products are common in resort builds. They’re lighter, cheaper to install, and easier to source quickly. They also rely heavily on adhesives and layered materials and tend to have short lifespans.

It’s true, and we never try to sugar coat this: solid reclaimed timber flooring takes a lot more effort. It’s heavier and requires more work to install. But it lasts. It also handles moisture better, and when it wears, it looks better, not worse.

If an eco resort is serious about durability, flooring is not the place to cut corners.

The Material Everyone Ignores: Cement

There’s another material that rarely gets questioned in eco resort planning, even though we’re pretty sure it dominates almost every build in Bali: cement.

Concrete is everywhere. Foundations, villas, pools, retaining walls, pathways. It’s treated as unavoidable, which is why we reckon it often escapes scrutiny.

But cement production is extremely energy intensive and environmentally destructive. It relies on large-scale extraction, high-temperature processing, and chemical reactions that release huge amounts of carbon in the process. 

According to the World Economic Forum, global cement manufacturing accounts for around 8% of total global CO₂ emissions, roughly 1.6 billion metric tonnes in 2022 alone, with that figure set to rise as demand continues.

Does the impact of cement use disappear because a resort uses refillable bathroom amenities? Nnnnope.

This doesn’t mean concrete can never be used. In some cases, such as pools, it is necessary. But pretending it has no environmental cost is greenwashing, pure and simple.

If you’re honest about sustainability, cement should be reduced where possible, and balanced with materials that lower impact. Timber plays an important role here, and this is why you should consider reclaimed timber that doesn’t require new harvesting of trees or energy intensive processing.

Ignoring cement while celebrating small “sustainable” efforts elsewhere is a common trick. But guests are getting better at spotting it.

Apart from furniture and flooring, there’s a long list of timber elements that contribute to how a place actually performs, and not just how it’s splashed all over social media.

Think doors, window frames, staircases, handrails, built-in cabinetry and wall cladding.

If your occupancy is high, then these are the parts of a building and rooms that are touched every day. Opened, closed, slammed, leaned on, worn down. Yet they’re almost always ignored when resorts start talking about sustainability.

You might think that using reclaimed timber here is just a design flourish. But it’s the opposite: older, reclaimed wood simply outlasts newer, cheaper stuff, so it doesn’t just look better, it looks better for a hell of a lot longer. Factory-produced finishing elements are cheaper upfront, but over time, you know which material comes out better in the end. 

Start with the Tricky Questions

Genuine sustainability means asking uncomfortable questions. Where did this material come from? If it’s cement, what damage did its extraction and processing cause? If it’s wood, what kind of environments did it replace, and how much energy did it take to process? How long will it last? And what happens when it starts to chip and crack?

Genuine sustainability also means accepting that doing things properly is often slower, as more planning is required. Reclaimed timber isn’t the easy option. Custom furniture and flooring needs a lot more thought. 

But if you’re not willing to ask these tricky questions, and not willing to take responsibility for the answers, then the eco label is meaningless.

Always Begin With “Where Does it Come From?”

If you’re planning an eco resort or environmentally friendly property, start by looking closely at your material choices. In whatever form it’s going to take, ask where your timber comes from and how long it’s designed to last.

If you want to explore custom furniture or how to incorporate reclaimed timber into your sustainability planning, we’re always happy to talk.

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For years, architects and interior designers have seen it simply as heavy old wood, carrying marks and notches from its previous use. They might have always just seen it as the opposite of modern, or just overly decorative, something better suited to country homes or heritage restorations than minimalist apartments, modern hotels, or contemporary retail spaces. 

We’ll admit it: all of these perceptions of reclaimed timber have stuck, even though design and sustainability principles have come a long way.

But reclaimed timber is now being used in refined and contemporary interiors as a deliberate material choice that fits easily into modern design language. If the assumption is that reclaimed timber automatically determines a certain look, then it’s definitely time for an update.

Why Reclaimed Timber is Still Misunderstood

We reckon this misunderstanding around reclaimed timber just being rustic usually comes down to someone’s exposure.

Early reclaimed projects often stuck with visible roughness and a vintage look, and these examples stuck, even as contemporary designers and architects began using reclaimed timber in far more modern ways. 

How Reclaimed Timber is Actually Used in Contemporary Interiors Today

In modern interiors, reclaimed timber doesn’t try to carry a certain look, because with skilled and careful manufacturing and different finishes, it can suit any style required.

You’ll see it in wall cladding that can give a space subtle warmth, and in contemporary furniture with minimalist design. Check out our Alami range and you’ll see exactly what we’re talking about — does this look rustic to you?

When designed and manufactured properly, reclaimed timber pairs easily with polished concrete, steel, and glass. The timber softens the space rather than defining it entirely.

The Role of the Maker Matters More Than the Material’s Past

Let’s be clear about this: reclaimed timber only looks dated when it isn’t handled with care.

Working with reclaimed wood simply needs more skill than working with factory-cut plantation boards. Every piece needs to be assessed, graded, and matched to the right application, be it a table leg or floorboard. It takes time to sand, and make repairs where needed.

When that work is done properly, reclaimed timber performs exactly as it should. Clean lines, strong structure, and a finish that sits comfortably in contemporary spaces.

In terms of style, the difference isn’t age. It’s expertise. Reclaimed timber is all we work with, and we know how to make it look and feel right.

What People Still Get Wrong About Reclaimed Timber

Reclaimed timber is often dismissed for reasons that simply no longer hold up.

It always looks rustic
Reclaimed timber reflects design decisions, not these outdated stereotypes. Clean detailing and modern proportions change everything.

It’s inconsistent and difficult
When handled properly, reclaimed timber is stable and dependable. Problems usually arise from poor grading and rushed processes.

It only works as a feature
Nusantara Lifestyle uses reclaimed teak for furniture, flooring, decking, cladding, and even homewares, so limiting it to just a feature is a design choice, not a necessity. 

It creates darker, heavier spaces
Quite the opposite. With the right design and manufacture, reclaimed timber can create a calm and light atmosphere.

It’s a compromise
Choosing reclaimed timber is a decision to prioritise durability, stories, and sustainability.

We see these assumptions about reclaimed wood across architecture, hospitality, retail, and private homes alike. But in our experience, they tend to fade quickly once people see what we can do with it.

Contemporary Design Fits Perfectly With Reclaimed Timber

Contemporary interiors are most often aiming for balance, openness, and simplicity, and they should all be aiming to be as sustainable as possible. Materials should be chosen for how they age, not just how they photograph.

Reclaimed timber fits with this way of thinking. It has already proven its strength, and its surfaces carry beautiful variations rather than factory-made perfection. It’s not a material that’ll start to warp and crack and chip after a few years, but most likely outlast you.

Still Have Questions?

The questions should no longer be about whether reclaimed timber can be modernised. We’ve already proved that. The next questions should be about whether you’re willing to move past outdated assumptions and design with materials that make the most sense for the future.

If you’re considering reclaimed timber for a contemporary project, or simply want to understand a bit more about how it’s being used today, we’d love to have a chat.

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A guest might walk through the lobby and hallways of a new hotel built entirely in beautiful dark wood and think, “Nice, they’ve gone for something eco-friendly,” but it’s far less likely this guest would actually wonder where the wood actually came from — a plantation, or a dismantled decades-old structure.

This is not a stylistic debate, it’s an ethical one, because architects who claim they are serious about sustainability should always start with reclaimed timber. Plantation timber should really only enter the conversation when scale, regulations, or logistics leave them with no other option.

Why Reclaimed Timber is Far More Sustainable Than Plantation Timber

Plantation timber is often described as sustainable because trees are replanted. But replanting does not erase the impact of these monoculture forests. It simply replaces them with another.

Most timber plantations are established by clearing existing landscapes, and these are definitely not empty to begin with. They are entire ecosystems! They might be secondary forests, or regenerating habitats, or grasslands, or mixed agricultural land, which are all frequently cleared to make way for single-species timber crops.

Once they’re properly established, plantations are on the whole monocultures, meaning biodiversity is reduced almost to zero. Corridors used by wildlife disappear, soil health drops significantly, and water systems are completely altered. The land becomes productive for just one species, but this means everything else that existed before is pretty much wiped out. Does that sound sustainable to you? 

This is why Nusantara Lifestyle 100% believes that reclaimed timber is the only genuinely sustainable option for wood, as it entirely avoids all this destruction.

No trees are cut down. No land is cleared. No ecosystem is reduced to the bare minimum to support the harvesting of one tree species. When it’s reclaimed, which is the only timber we work with, the material already exists, and using it extends its life rather than just repeating the destruction. 

If they’re completely honest with themselves, for architects who genuinely care about sustainability, the distinction between plantation timber and reclaimed timber should be the starting point. 

Reclaimed Timber Durability vs Plantation Timber Longevity

Most reclaimed timber available today comes from buildings constructed when timber was treated as a long-term resource, not a disposable one. Trees were allowed to mature slowly, producing tighter grain, greater density, and proven structural stability.

Plantation timber grows fast because it is designed to be harvested fast. That speed has consequences. Wider grain, lower density, and increased movement over time are common characteristics, not exceptions.

Architects designing for longevity understand that sustainability is inseparable from durability. A material that needs replacing sooner carries a higher environmental cost, regardless of how responsibly it was grown.

How Plantation Timber Monocultures Reduce Biodiversity and Design Quality

Single-species plantations produce uniform timber with limited variation in character and performance. This encourages construction systems built around speed, repetition, and standardisation, rather than adaptability, repair, and long-term use.

Reclaimed timber resists this logic as its natural variation demands more thoughtful design. The timber components must be considered individually, and repair and reuse become part of the architectural language, not tacked on as an afterthought.

Reclaimed Timber vs Plantation Timber: Consistency, Character, and Responsibility

We’ll admit it: plantation timber’s greatest advantage is consistency. Boards arrive in pretty much the same size, colour, and moisture content. This suits industrial workflows and shorter timelines.

Instead, reclaimed timber offers character, stories, history, and culture. Nail holes, old joinery marks, tonal shifts, and surface texture are not flaws to be sanded out, but memories of the past.

Designing with reclaimed timber does ask more of an architect. It means letting go of rigid specs, working closely with makers who actually understand the material, and accepting that real materials come with history and variation. But that’s the point. Genuine sustainability has never been the easy option.

The disposable mindset that shaped modern construction didn’t happen by accident — it happened because convenience was prioritised over consequence. If an architect truly wants their work to last, and to make less of an impact on the planet, then taking shortcuts with plantation timber shouldn’t be part of the plan.

Waste, Yield, and Lifecycle Impact of Reclaimed vs Plantation Timber

Plantation systems are optimised for yield, but that yield depends on continual extraction. The model only works if land is repeatedly cleared, planted, and harvested. Sounds great for biodiversity, doesn’t it?

The reclaimed timber we use operates completely differently. We grade it, and then decide which planks and pieces are used for what. Large sections become structural elements, while smaller pieces become furniture components or joinery. Very little is discarded, but when it is, we turn it into beautiful homewares.

Plantation Timber Certification vs Reclaimed Timber Transparency

We’ll admit that certifications have improved forestry practices and play an important role in reducing illegal logging. But certification does not undo the impacts of land clearing, and it doesn’t bring back lost biodiversity.

Face it: a certified plantation is still a plantation. The certification we have is FSC® Recycled, which means we only use 100% recycled wood, which we’ve been doing since the beginning.

But architects who genuinely care about sustainability should look beyond certification logos and ask harder questions.

Why Architects Who Care About Sustainability Choose Reclaimed Timber

In 2026, the question should no longer be whether timber is sustainable.

The question should be whether we are willing to keep destroying ecosystems to plant monocultures, when strong, beautiful, character-rich, and sustainable material already exists.

Yes, it’s a bigger challenge, but it’s always worth it.

If you’re ready to design with reclaimed wood — or want to understand whether it’s right for your next project — let’s talk.

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And to be fair, some businesses are doing a pretty good job. They’re installing energy-efficient lighting, solar power, and water-saving fixtures, they reduce or repurpose food waste, and prioritise local sourcing in their kitchens. They’re swapping single-use plastic amenities for refillable bottles, and plastic key cards with wooden ones.

But there’s one area that still tends to almost always fly under the radar:

Furniture.

So why does furniture rarely factor into hospitality sustainability strategies, despite its scale and environmental impact?

Where hospitality has made progress, and where it hasn’t

While many large hospitality businesses now have sustainability measures built into their operations, and some smaller ones are starting to do the same, what’s less commonly considered is the physical environment guests interact with every day. 

Chairs, sofas, tables, beds, bedside tables, deck chairs, bar stools and plenty of other furniture and storage types are everywhere in these businesses, but they’re rarely part of sustainability measures — or even conversations.

In many projects, furniture is treated as décor. It’s treated as something to blend with the hotel’s or restaurant’s concept, photograph well, and as something that can be easily replaced when there’s wear and tear. Sometimes this happens far sooner than expected.

But mass-produced furniture made from virgin timber, veneers, laminates, and mixed materials struggles in these high-traffic environments. Veneers chip, joints loosen, and surfaces swell. Repairing the damage is difficult and often seen as not worth the effort, so often entire pieces are thrown out.

If a hotel is renovating and doesn’t have a donation partner, old furniture and fixtures most often end up in landfill. This creates a single-use replacement cycle that’s expensive for businesses, wasteful, and rarely accounted for in sustainability reporting.

There’s also the timber question. Often furniture used in hospitality is labelled “sustainable” because it uses plantation timber. But in reality, plantation systems rely on monocultures that damage ecosystems, reduce biodiversity, and take decades to regenerate. Add kiln drying, chemical finishes, and long shipping distances, and the footprint adds up very quickly.

Furniture has an impact. It’s just one that isn’t being considered by most of the hospitality sector so far.

Why reclaimed timber works for hospitality

Hospitality furniture needs to look good and be comfortable while also working hard, as it’s used constantly and cleaned frequently. This is where reclaimed timber, particularly reclaimed teak, makes a lot of sense. This is the only type of timber we work with, and we have FSC Recycled certification to back this up.

The reclaimed teak we use has already lived a long life. Much of it comes from traditional structures in Java that have stood for decades, sometimes even longer. It’s been naturally dried over time, which makes it dense, stable, and extremely strong.

In practical terms, that means furniture that can handle heavy use without falling apart. It can be repaired rather than replaced, it can be refinished instead of thrown away. We honestly feel that constant use doesn’t ruin reclaimed timber, but adds to its unique character. 

From a sustainability perspective, reclaimed timber is the only genuinely sustainable option for furniture, as well as flooring, decking and cladding. Using what already exists entirely avoids cutting down new trees. And we’ll say it again: plantation timber is not responsible or sustainable, as it still requires the replacement of biodiversity with monoculture. 

It’s also really important to remember that reclaimed teak does not automatically mean rustic. It can be clean, refined, and contemporary. It just doesn’t try to be factory-perfect. 

Thinking long-term

A chair that lasts a few years has a very different impact to one that lasts 50. A bed that’s replaced in every renovation tells a very different story to one that can be repaired, refinished, and kept in use. It’s also easy to see which one is more economically viable over time.

For hospitality businesses that claim to be taking sustainability seriously, furniture must be part of operations. There may no longer be single-use amenities in the bathrooms, but what is the bed, chairs and sofa made from, and what are they finished with?

If sustainability genuinely matters to your business, then it’s time to include furniture. 

If you’re interested in custom-made furniture that looks beautiful and is built for high-traffic hospitality environments, feel free to get in touch. We’re always happy to talk things through.

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If you care about forests, furniture choices matter more than most people realise. Timber in various forms can be found in countless homes of those who believe they’re making eco-friendly choices, yet the story behind these choices often gets reduced to a single word slapped on a label: sustainable.

Plantation timber is usually the hero of that story. It sounds good on paper. Trees planted on purpose, grown for use, harvested ‘responsibly’. On the surface, it feels like the obvious solution.

But when you dig a little deeper, the picture gets a hell of a lot messier.

The FSC Recycled certification — which Nusantara Lifestyle received late last year — takes a very different approach. It does not ask how well we can manage cutting trees down. It asks a simpler question: Do we need to cut them down at all?

This is where the comparison really begins.

Plantation Timber: The Industry Default

Plantation timber dominates the global furniture market. Teak, acacia, rubberwood, eucalyptus. Rows and rows of the same species, planted to be harvested on rotation.

From an industry point of view, plantations are efficient. Predictable supply. Uniform sizes. Faster growth cycles. Easier certification pathways.

But forests are not factories.

Plantations rely on monoculture systems. One species. One age group. One purpose. That approach strips ecosystems of complexity. It reduces biodiversity, weakens soil health, and disrupts water systems. In places like Indonesia, plantations have often replaced diverse natural forests or community-managed land. Take one look at the deadly floods in Sumatra last month and you’ll see just how destructive plantations can be.

Even when plantation timber is FSC-certified, it still starts with harvesting new trees. FSC helps reduce harm, but it does not eliminate it. Cutting trees down is still cutting trees down.

FSC Recycled: Working With What Already Exists

The FSC Recycled certification flips the logic entirely.

Instead of asking how to grow timber responsibly, it asks how to use existing timber better.

The FSC Recycled label applies only to products made from 100 percent recycled wood. That includes reclaimed timber salvaged from old buildings, bridges, boats, factories, and traditional homes.

In our case, it is mostly reclaimed teak from old Javanese houses. Timber that has already done decades of work.

No new trees are cut down. No plantations expanded. No forests converted.

From a forest protection point of view, that difference is massive.

Using recycled timber directly reduces demand for new timber. Less demand means less pressure to clear land, less incentive to expand plantations, and fewer forests pushed closer to the edge.

This is why we put FSC Recycled front and centre. It aligns with the simplest sustainability principle there is: Use what already exists.

Forest Impact: Reduction vs Replacement

Plantation timber focuses on replacement. Cut a tree down, plant another one.

FSC Recycled focuses on reduction. Do not cut the tree down in the first place.

Replacement sounds responsible, but it ignores timelines and complexity. A newly planted tree does not replace a mature forest. Not in carbon storage. Not in biodiversity. Not in ecosystem function. Sometimes not even in our lifetime.

Reduction works immediately.

Every reclaimed piece used is one less reason to harvest new timber. If the question is what is actually better for forests, the answer becomes pretty clear.

Strength, Stability, and the Reality of Wood

There is also a physical reality that often gets overlooked in sustainability conversations:

Wood strength is not just about species. It is about drying.

Plantation teak is usually kiln-dried over weeks. It works, but it is rushed by nature’s standards. Reclaimed teak has spent decades drying naturally in the elements. Sun. Rain. Wind. Time.

That slow, natural seasoning tightens the grain and stabilises the timber. The pores close up. Moisture movement reduces. Warping and cracking become far less likely.

This is not marketing bollocks. It is why reclaimed teak can be an absolute nightmare to process sometimes. It is dense. Hard. Bloody stubborn. But that is also why it lasts.

Furniture made from it is not just sustainable on paper. It performs better in the real world, especially in humid climates like ours.

FSC Certification as Proof, Not a Promise

One of the biggest issues in the furniture industry is greenwashing. Everyone says they are sustainable, and plantation timber brands lean far too heavily on that word.

FSC certification matters because it introduces accountability.

For FSC Recycled, that accountability is strict. Chain-of-custody verification tracks material from the source through to production. Audits confirm that the timber is genuinely recycled, not blended conveniently when it suits.

The Bigger Picture: What Kind of System Do We Support?

This comparison is not really about plantation teak versus reclaimed teak. It’s about systems.

Plantation timber supports a system that depends on continuous harvesting and land conversion, even when it is managed better than before.

FSC Recycled supports a system that values longevity, reuse, and restraint.

One system says growth is the solution. The other says enough is enough.

If more furniture brands leaned into recycled timber, demand would shift. Pressure on forests would ease. It’s as simple as that.

Why We Chose a Side

At Nusantara Lifestyle, this choice was never about certification. We have been using reclaimed teak since day one.

The FSC Recycled certification simply gave global verification to what we were already doing.

We are not perfect. Reclaimed timber is harder to source, harder to process, and sometimes harder to explain. But it aligns with our values and with what we believe real sustainability looks like.

No shortcuts. No greenwashing. Just working with materials that already exist and making them 

So, if the question is what is actually better for forests, FSC Recycled clearly has the edge.

It reduces demand for new timber. It protects existing forests. It rewards longevity over extraction.

Sustainability is not about doing less harm than before. It is about changing the logic entirely.

For us, that logic is simple. Use what already exists. Treat it well. Make it last. Feel good about using wood.

If you’re curious about where your timber really comes from, or want furniture that doesn’t require cutting down a single tree, take a look at our Alami range, or get in touch. We are always up for a proper conversation about materials, making things well, and doing it all with absolutely zero greenwashing.

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But before you place an order with us — especially if it’s your first time working with reclaimed wood — there are several things you need to understand. Not because they’re problems, but because they’re part of what reclaimed teak actually is.

This is the quick, honest explainer we hope every new client reads upfront.

First up: reclaimed teak is not perfect

And it’s not meant to be.

Reclaimed teak has lived a full life before it gets anywhere near our workshop. Most of our timber comes from traditional Javanese houses and structures, meaning it’s been exposed to decades — sometimes even a century — of sun, rain, humidity, and daily use. (If you want to see exactly how we reclaim our timber, check out this video.)

Prolonged exposure to the elements makes the wood extremely strong, but we always emphasise that the history of the timber and all the ways it shows up are crucial parts of our products — and for many people we work with, they’re actually the appeal.

We’re not making brand-new, factory-made, mass-produced flat-pack furniture with plastic veneers and chemical finishes. In pretty much every way, we’re doing the exact opposite.

Small grooves, holes, patches, and repairs

You’ll often see old grooves, holes or nail marks in reclaimed teak, or notice small saw marks, old tool lines, or other surface features. We sand or fill them carefully, but they don’t disappear entirely — and we don’t try to make them either.

Sometimes small parts of the timber need to be cut out and replaced with another piece, like restoring a heritage building where only what’s beyond saving is removed. This is standard practice with reclaimed wood and ensures its strength is maintained. It’s also part of working respectfully with the material, rather than forcing it to become something it’s not or simply throwing it away.

We don’t see these details as defects, but as unique characteristics that contain stories of the timber’s past life. We see beauty in the imperfections, much like the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, which values authenticity, age, and things that aren’t trying to be perfect.

Colour variation is normal

No two pieces of reclaimed teak are the same. Some boards are lighter, some darker, some warmer or cooler in tone.

We can absolutely manage this with our eco-friendly finishes and coatings, and we do our best to create a cohesive look — but natural variation will always exist. It’s part of working with real wood, not factory-perfect timber.

Yes, timber still moves

Even though reclaimed teak is bone dry (it’s naturally dried over decades rather than in an energy-intensive kiln for a couple of weeks), it’s still timber — and all timber moves. This is because it’s not concrete or steel — it’s a natural material. When was a tree ever dead still?

Depending on the piece of furniture or decking and how it’s used, you might see slight movement over time. We design and build our furniture to allow for this wherever possible, but it’s important to understand that movement isn’t a fault. It’s just how wood behaves.

The upsides? Character, stories, strength, durability, and genuine sustainability

Here’s the part that really matters.

Reclaimed teak is incredibly strong. As mentioned above, because it’s been drying naturally for decades, it’s often more stable than new teak that’s been rushed through kiln drying. Its dense grain and tight pores mean it’s less prone to warping, cracking, pests, or absorbing moisture.

Environmentally, it’s a no-brainer. We’re only using timber that already exists, rather than contributing to plantations that damage ecosystems and take decades to regenerate, even when they’re ‘responsibly managed’. So, it’s zero greenwashing here — just working with what we already have. And we’re FSC® Recycled certified to back that up.

So, is reclaimed teak right for you?

If you want something that looks factory-perfect, uniform, and untouched by time, reclaimed teak is definitely not your thing.

But if you want furniture that’s strong, sustainable, and full of character — furniture that tells a story rather than hiding it — then you’re in the right place.

Before you place an order with us, take a moment to let all of the above sink in. If you read this piece and thought, “Yep, that sounds great,” then we’ll get along just fine.

And if you’ve got questions, just ask. We’d much rather have the conversation upfront.

Cheers,

Will Shea
Co-founder

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Fast furniture had a good run. Flat-pack, low prices, quick fixes. But the cracks are showing. Rising living costs, shrinking spaces, climate fatigue, and overflowing landfills should make us all rethink what we fill our homes with. 

2026 should be a turning point. Not because of trends, but because of a shift in priorities we all desperately need.

Furniture should be re-evaluated for what it actually is: long-term infrastructure for daily life, not disposable décor.

And once you see it that way, fast furniture stops making sense.

Furniture Should be Seen as Infrastructure, Not Decoration

A Dining table is not an accessory.
A Bed frame is not seasonal.
A Chair should not feel like a short-term fix.

Furniture supports how we live, work, eat, rest, and gather. It takes weight, absorbs movement, and exists in our homes every single day. Treating it as something temporary is a relatively new idea, driven more by convenience and marketing than by logic.

For most of history, furniture was made to last because it had to. Timber was valuable. Creating it took time. Objects were repaired, passed on, and respected.

Fast furniture turned that completely on its head. Suddenly it became normal for a table to last five years, a bookshelf to sag, or a chair to wobble long before it should. All for the sake of a lower upfront price.

But when cost-of-living pressure hits, people start asking better questions. How long will this actually last? How often will I need to replace it? What am I really paying for over time?

That is where the idea of furniture as infrastructure comes back into focus.

The Cost-Per-Year Question Most People Never Ask

One of the biggest myths around fast furniture is affordability. Cheap upfront does not mean cheap overall.

A mass-produced MDF table might cost less today, but if it needs replacing every three to five years, the real cost adds up quickly. Add disposal, delivery, replacements, and the time spent re-furnishing, and suddenly the bargain looks less convincing.

Reclaimed teak works differently.

Because it is already dense, naturally seasoned, and structurally stable, it is built for decades of use. Sometimes generations. When you spread the cost across 20, 30, or 40 years, the cost per year often ends up lower than fast furniture that constantly needs replacing.

This is not about luxury. It is about value.

The same logic applies to many parts of life now. Fewer things. Better quality. Less waste. Less regret.

Furniture is no exception.

Emotional Durability Matters Too

Fast furniture is designed to be replaced, which makes it easy to stop caring about it. Chips, scratches, sagging planks and general wear feel inevitable, which encourages disposal rather than repair.

Reclaimed teak is different from day one. It already carries marks from its previous life. Peg holes from old Javanese homes. Variations in grain. Subtle imperfections that make each piece unique.

Instead of looking worse over time, it looks better.

The furniture becomes part of the home rather than something passing through it. People keep it longer because they feel connected to it.

That emotional durability is a powerful antidote to throwaway culture.

Why Fast Furniture Falls Apart So Quickly

There is a technical side to this conversation that often gets ignored.

Most fast furniture relies on engineered boards, veneers, and glues. These materials struggle in real-world conditions, especially in humid climates like Indonesia. Moisture causes swelling. Heat causes warping. Thin laminates peel. Joints loosen.

Our reclaimed teak furniture does not have those problems.

The wood we lovingly salvage has already spent decades exposed to sun, rain, and seasonal changes. It has dried naturally, slowly, and completely. The wood’s density and tight grain structure make it far more resistant to movement, cracking, and warping.

When furniture is expected to last, the material choice matters more than the design trend.

Sustainability Without the Fatigue

A lot of people are tired of being told to care. Sustainability messaging has become noisy, confusing, and often completely hollow.

Plantation timber is sold as sustainable. Flat-pack brands claim carbon neutrality. Labels pile up while forests continue to disappear.

The problem is that much of the industry focuses on appearances rather than outcomes.

Reclaimed teak is simple. No new trees are cut down. No plantations are expanded. No forests are converted to monocultures. The material already exists.

That simplicity is its strength. This is sustainability that just makes sense.

Where Nusantara Lifestyle Fits In

At Nusantara Lifestyle, we have always believed that the world does not need more furniture. It needs better furniture.

We work exclusively with reclaimed teak and other genuinely sustainable materials because they already exist and perform better over time. Most of our timber comes from traditional Javanese houses, dried naturally over decades.

We design and build pieces to last, whether they are custom or ready-made. No greenwashing. No shortcuts. Just honest materials, skilled hands, and furniture meant to stay put.

Fast furniture promised convenience and affordability. What it delivered was waste, disappointment, and constant replacement.

The alternative is not complicated. Buy fewer pieces. Choose better materials. Think long-term.

Furniture should support your life, not interrupt it.

2026 should be the year more people finally say enough.

If you’re done with furniture that’s built to be replaced, take a look at our Alami range, or chat with us about how we can create your custom pieces.

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If you followed the coverage of the devastating floods in Sumatra in late 2025, you might’ve noticed something unusual: this time, deforestation wasn’t a footnote — it became part of the headlines.

Images of thousands of cut logs being swept downstream, smashing through homes and bridges like battering rams, were broadcast across Indonesia and beyond. Those scenes have become impossible to ignore, and they’ve forced a truth into the public conversation that locals have known for decades:

These floods were not just caused by heavy rain.
They were supercharged by the way the land has been stripped bare.

How Deforestation Turned Heavy Rain Into a Catastrophe

While extreme weather and climate change certainly intensified these storms, rainfall alone doesn’t explain the severity of the destruction. The system that triggered the downpours — Cyclone Senyar, a highly unusual tropical cyclone forming so close to the equator — brought rainfall that could have caused flooding even in intact, healthy landscapes. But the scale and violence of what happened were not inevitable.

Sumatra has always had monsoon seasons and periodic storms. What it hasn’t always had is climate change-driven cyclones combined with millions of hectares of missing forest.

When forest is intact, the land behaves like a giant sponge:

• tree roots hold soil together
• leaf litter absorbs and slows water
• dense canopies break the fall of rain
• the ground releases water gradually instead of all at once

When that system is stripped away, the landscape loses its ability to soak up and slow down rainfall. Bare soil repels water instead of absorbing it, accelerating flash floods, landslides, and debris flows (fast-moving rivers of water, soil, rocks, and vegetation — including heavy cut logs — that rush downhill during heavy rain, causing massive destruction).

In Sumatra, the forest hasn’t just been thinned. It has been carved up, cleared, and converted at a staggering scale.

Over the last few decades, vast swathes of Sumatra’s rainforest have been lost. In 2024 alone, Sumatra reportedly lost 91,248 hectares of forest, the second‑highest deforestation rate of any island in Indonesia that year. Indonesia’s total forest loss in 2024 was over 240,000 hectares, according to analysis by The TreeMap’s Nusantara Atlas project.Once that natural protection is gone, the land just can’t cope with rainfall the way it used to.

The link between deforestation and flooding in Sumatra isn’t guesswork — it’s rock-solid. Studies from the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), Bogor Agricultural University (IPB), and Wetlands International, to name just a few, show exactly how clearing forests and draining peatlands turns heavy rain into flash floods, landslides, and debris flows.

Decades of research confirms it: intact forests slow runoff, stabilize soil, and keep rivers in check. Remove them, and rainfall hits bare earth, surging downhill with destructive force. The floods in late 2025 weren’t just extreme weather — they were a predictable consequence of stripped landscapes.

So What’s Driving This Deforestation?

Deforestation in Sumatra is driven by a mix of industries and land-use pressures, but four main factors dominate:

1. Oil Palm Plantations
   The largest driver of forest loss. According to CIFOR, between 2001 and 2019, Indonesia’s oil palm plantations doubled from 8 million to 16.24 million hectares — that’s over two-and-a-half times the size of Tasmania.
2. Industrial Timber Plantations (Pulp, Paper, and Furniture)
   Industrial timber plantations — including those for furniture — replace forests with monocultures that destroy habitats and create landscapes that can’t hold water or stabilize soil. 
3. Logging (Legal and Illegal)
   Selective logging weakens forests, reducing canopy cover, disrupting roots, and compacting soil. Both legal and illegal logging degrade the natural flood buffer, and demand for furniture made from plantation timber contributes to this.
4. Smallholder Expansion
   Agricultural clearing on hillsides without terracing accelerates water runoff and soil erosion, compounding downstream flooding.

Together, these drivers explain why Sumatra’s forests no longer act as natural flood defenses. The common thread: loss of trees that once held together soil, absorbed rain, and slowed water flow.

Where Does Furniture Wood Fit In?

We’ll be the first to admit that there is no official statistic isolating how much deforestation in Sumatra is caused specifically by plantation tree species grown for furniture.

What researchers can measure is how much forest was cleared and later converted into plantations overall, and we know the biggest culprits are oil palm and pulp and paper.

So, while we can’t put an actual figure on it, legal and illegal logging for furniture is absolutely still part of the problem.

Both legal and illegal logging contribute to ongoing forest degradation, and degraded forest is significantly more prone to flooding.

Just because furniture isn’t the biggest driver does not mean it is guilt-free.

Why This Matters for Anyone Who Buys Wooden Furniture

Conversations like these often end with looking elsewhere, as if consumers have no role to play.

But if people genuinely want to reduce the chance of seeing Sumatra’s floods, landslides, and log-clogged rivers repeat themselves year after year, the starting point is simple:

Stop increasing demand for newly harvested wood by choosing reclaimed wood instead.

Reclaimed wood doesn’t require a single new tree to be cut down. It doesn’t fuel plantation expansion. It doesn’t encourage logging in degraded forests. And it doesn’t require land conversion from biodiverse ecosystems into monocultures.

In short: reclaimed wood furniture breaks the link between your home and someone else’s deforested landscape.

Where Nusantara Lifestyle Fits Into This Picture, In Our Own Small Way

Since the beginning, we’ve always operated from this principle:

Only use wood that already exists.

Our reclaimed teak comes from traditional homes and structures in Java — material that has already lived a long life, and now gets to live another.

We don’t rely on plantations.
We don’t contribute to land conversion.
We don’t feed demand for newly logged timber.

And now, with our FSC Recycled certification, that commitment is verified by the highest global standard for responsible forest products.

We know we’re just one small company, but change doesn’t begin on a massive scale. It begins with choices.

If you care about anything we’ve said above, take a look at our reclaimed teak Alami furniture, Akar flooring, decking and cladding, and Ndalem homewares, which have all been made without cutting down a single tree.

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