Interior designer Erin Fetherston joins us to break down how to reduce toxins in your home without feeling overwhelmed. From bedrooms and beds to couches, rugs, and flooring, Erin shares practical starting points, trusted materials, and the certifications that actually matter. They also unpack common greenwashing myths, discuss popular furniture brands, and offer reassurance for anyone feeling behind on their non-toxic home journey.

Links and Notes:

Bedding

Quince (use “organic” in search): https://www.quince.com/search?q=organic&filter=departments%3DHome

Coyuchi

https://www.coyuchi.com/

Boll and Branch

https://www.bollandbranch.com/

The Futon Shop

https://www.thefutonshop.com/

Natasha’s Mattress Blog:

https://www.drorganicmommy.com/blog/mattress-guide-natasha-beck

Natasha’s kitchen swaps:

https://www.drorganicmommy.com/kitchen

Upholstery

The Futon Shop

Cisco Home (inside green)

https://ciscohome.net/pages/inside-green

Medley Home

https://medleyhome.com/

Kalon Studios

https://kalonstudios.com/

Avocado makes some furniture

https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com/collections/beds-furniture-1

Rugs

Organic Weave

Nordic knots

Jaipur Living (100% undyed wool options)

Enkay

https://www.enkay.com/

https://www.urbannatural.com/

Etsy Finds

HedgeHouse: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HedgeHouse

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Ottomanmarrakech

Amish furniture

Loewen Design Studios

https://www.loewendesignstudios.com/

https://www.thosmoser.com/

Timecodes:

1:00 – Where to start with reducing toxins in the home
3:45 – Where to start in the bedroom
5:30 – Concrete flooring vs. wood floors
6:00 – What matters most when choosing a bed frame and mattress, and Erin’s favorite brands
11:00 – How to off-gas furniture to help make a difference in your home
12:00 – Labels to look for when buying wood furniture
13:00 – Brands Erin recommends
15:00 – Erin’s take on IKEA
17:00 – Erin and Natasha’s take on the Nugget couch
17:40 – Erin and Natasha answer listener questions about couches
20:00 – Sheepskin throws on couches
21:00 – Where Erin sources organic couches
25:00 – What to do if you’re feeling overwhelmed or behind
29:00 – Erin’s take on rugs and what you need to know
30:00 – Why you shouldn’t be fooled by “sustainability” headlines
31:00 – What certifications actually matter