Sandra Baker
Aug 27, 2019
Eco-friendly bedrooms? Well, that’s something we don’t hear about every day! Studies show that the concept of eco-friendly bedrooms is gaining huge popularity in recent years. Eco-friendly mattresses are especially popular right now. An eco-friendly bedroom is not only good news for the environment, but it contributes towards your health and well-being too.
Here are our top 7 tips for creating an eco-friendly bedroom:
1. Get an organic certified mattress
Organic mattresses have huge health benefits. They are natural and chemical free. As a result, they reduce the amount of toxin intake through our skin. These mattresses are also hypo-allergenic, sustainable, bio-degradable, and comparatively more durable than conventional mattresses.
Other benefits of an eco-friendly mattress are:
- They are fire-resistant due to their organic material
- They regulate temperature naturally
- They naturally repel dust-mites, bed bugs, and other nasty parasites. Molds cannot be formed in certified organic mattresses
- They are breathable and comfortable, and the firmness is customizable to suit individual sleeping requirements
2. De-Clutter Heavily
Bedrooms are best for sleeping and relaxing. Space limitations compel city dwellers to use their bedrooms also as the living room, dining room, or guest room. However, if you are not one of those apartment habitats, it’s best that you de-clutter your bedroom today! Just a few basic things like the bed with a certified organic mattress, a dressing table with mirrors, and a closet should be ideal.
Pro-tip: The best thing to remove from your bedroom is that idiot box: the TV!
3. Welcome Antique and Old Furniture Into Your Bedroom
Wooden furniture goes through a lot of chemical treatments while being manufactured. With time, they tend to lose the toxins. So, the 100-year-old cupboard or the giant closet will be valuable additions to your bedroom décor, both in terms of health benefits and appearance.
4. Paint your Walls with No-VOC Paints
There are tons of benefits with no-VOC paints, not only for you but for the environment as well. Some of the biggest benefits of no or low-VOC paints are:
- No-VOC paints are water-based and 100% natural and contains no harmful toxins. With VOC paints, you run the risk of toxin emission from the freshly painted walls. However, no-VOC paints do not emit any such toxins.
- While some people find the smell of fresh wall paint intoxicating, for others it can be nauseating. But unlike VOC paints, natural no-VOC paints have no smell. This can be a cause of relief for some.
- No-VOC paints do not affect the atmospheric ozone layers as VOC paints do. As a result, our environment gets a little better every day.
- Natural paints are also very easy to clean and maintain. They also do not get the yellowish tint that VOC paints get over time.
- Also, when you are building an organic bedroom, an organic wall paint will be the perfect partner to your eco-friendly mattress.
5. Insulate Your Glass Windows and Doors
insulating your glass doors and windows in your bedroom will help you to cut down on heating and cooling costs. You can use curtains, blinds, and even black tint to retain the heat naturally during winter and keep the rooms cool during summer.
6. Organic Carpets, Blankets, & Curtains
Organic fabrics are already hugely popular in the market. They are soft, breathable, and good for your skin. Choosing such organic fabrics that are made from natural materials and do not undergo harsh chemical treatments will be a great option for your skin as well as the bedroom. You can get organic carpets and curtains from your nearest shop easily. Organic blankets too are now being manufactured regularly. They are a bit pricier than your normal carpets and blankets, but the benefits will make them a thousand times worth it. Plus, they are long-lasting and durable. If you maintain a regular cleaning and maintaining circle, your organic fabric materials will last for years to come. It will be a wise investment for your bedroom, just like the certified mattress.
7. Make Small Changes
There are many bad habits that we unknowingly keep repeating. To build a truly organic and eco-friendly bedroom, we need to make a few small changes in our daily lives. For example, the use of plastic should be banned in the bedroom. That means no plastic water-bottles, no plastic hangers in the bedroom closet, not plastic carry bags, containers, gadgets, or anything else. Also, try leaving your phones outside the bedroom before you go to sleep. Sounds impossible? Well, good habits take as little as a week to form. Give it a try.
So, which changes are you making in your bedroom today?
In Conclusion
An eco-friendly bedroom is a haven to unwind and relax. Once you start going organic, your bedroom will be free of substances that are toxic to your health and can cause skin and respiratory problems. By applying the above-mentioned tips, you will be able to transform your bedroom into a healthier and greener space to enjoy a sound sleep.
