How to Build a Cleaner, Safer Home to Support Your Health with Alison Davin, Jute Interior Design

Practical Nontoxic Living Podcast Episode 75: Improving Your Indoor Air Quality

Hosted by Sophia Ruan Gushée. Episode Guest: Alison Davin

Alison is the founder of Jute Interior Design, which curates beautiful spaces rooted in wellness with a focus on nontoxic materials. Her projects have been featured in Elle Decoration, Architectural Digest, and Luxe, among others. She is a member of the Design Leadership Network, the Good Future Design Alliance, and the AD PRO Directory.

Alison Davin has authored several books on nontoxic interior design, the most recent is available now. Consider getting a copy of Live Natural: A Relaxed Approach to Creating Healthy Homes for yourself or a friend — this book is not only informative, but a truly gorgeous addition to any living area.

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Alison joins the podcast to discuss her passion for nontoxic living, and the multiple chemical sensitivities she has managed her entire life — much like a "canary in a coal mine" — have inspired her to research a way to design and live a beautiful life without these harmful chemicals. As Alison describes, the nontoxic solution is often cheaper and more budget-friendly than more toxic options! 

Alison shares how she travels to manage her symptoms, and how a lifetime of research and detoxing has helped her achieve a high level of health, so that she is not triggered by chemical sensitivities as often. 

Misconceptions about Healthier Design Materials & How to Shop for Nontoxic Furniture

Finally, Sophia and Alison discuss common misconceptions about "healthier" design and building materials, such as paint, wood (is engineered wood better for the environment?) wallpaper (is sustainable paper and water-based ink healthier?), stone, ceramic, and more. 

This episode is a must-listen for anyone in a transitional phase of life and considering design changes, moving, or simply wanting to learn to avoid greenwashed marketing claims in consumer products.

Want to learn more about nontoxic interior design?

Check out the 40-Day Home Detox. The ultimate nontoxic lifestyle program, 40-Day Home Detox, is designed to transform your perspective and commonsense to avoid toxic products. There are three roadmaps: On-Demand; Dive (1:1 sessions with Sophia); and Bespoke (a luxurious, completely customized experience). Learn more here.