Recycled Products in the Realm of Furniture and Interior Design in Kuwait

The success of furniture and interior design depends on important elements ofshape, function and durability. With the emergence of environmental problems andthe pressing need to adapt materials to climate change, a new field of design dealingwith recyclable products has developed. This research deals with the level ofsuccess of recycled products in the realm of furniture and interior design in Kuwait.The study focuses on measuring the public s awareness and practice of recycling inKuwait, thenmoves on to analyze whether recycled designs have succeeded to finda place within the lifestyle of Kuwaiti society, taking into account both form andfunction necessities for achieving a good design. In this regard, the main researchquestion is “To what extent have recycled products in the realm of furniture andinterior design managed to succeed in Kuwait?” Findings regarding Kuwaitisociety and recycling show several results: most members of the community statedthat they had a high knowledge of environmental issues yet seldom actuallypracticed recycling; community members are against a stronger legal framework forenvironmental protection; higher education assists with knowledge ofenvironmental issues but not necessarily better recycling practice.The findings fromthe experiences of recycled designs display that the consideration to the functionaspect of the design was not strong. In this regard, the sector is developing with theaim of decoration only and not the essential target of a better environment. Theresearch ends with recommendations to policy-makers and designers ondevelopingrecyclable designs that suit the society in Kuwait (in terms of form) andserve the function of ameliorating environmental threats.