Amy C. Miller, Interior Designer, Hampton House:

Everyone likes nature, right? Well, most people. I get asked all the time by curious clients why there is such a push in interior design towards all things natural.... I don't think it is as simple as some people just liking nature. I think it is a desire that all of us humans have to stay connected to the natural world, & that this desire has been enhanced by our knowledge of the environment & how to preserve it. As a designer, I have a responsibility to my clients to present them with products, finishes & accessories that are safe for the environment, as well as being green whenever possible.