The bedroom is the room where we spend a third of our lives. Consciously or unconsciously, the decor of our bedroom influences us and above all our behavior during sleep.
How and how much we sleep usually determines our day, whether we start the day in a good mood or stressed and tired. This is why it is even more important to consciously set up your bedroom. In this blog post you will get tips on the correct use of materials, how to assemble furniture yourself and how to integrate more nature into your interior!
Furnishing tips for a sustainable bedroom
A minimalist bedroom is beneficial for a calm mind. Waste Shades of gray and brown giving relaxation to our body and mind. If gray and brown tones are too monotonous for you, choose one Minipflanze and places it next to the bed or directly on the bedside table. A plant not only gives a beautiful color accent, but also produces oxygen – another plus.
Of course, it is not only small «bedside plants» that are suitable for the bedroom: some plants filter harmful substances from the air even at night, thus ensuring a pleasant climate in the room. These include for example the dragon tree, bow hemp, ivy, single leaf and rubber tree.
If you want to save on buying a plant and still want a bit of nature in your bedroom, go to the forest and look for a beautiful one shaped branch. By the way, birches have very decorative bark.
Now let’s delve into the materials of a bedroom:
Bed linen and curtains for the bedroom
Let’s start with the influence of light and noise from the window. This can be prevented by sound-absorbing and opaque Curtainsthat ensure you fall asleep and wake up refreshed. But just like with the material of the curtains, it is important to be careful not to use materials made of synthetic fibers or containing formaldehyde, especially when it comes to bed linen and especially the pillow.
So what to use instead? Natural materials! In reality these are always the best choice. Not only for the living environment, but also for the environment. Especially references Linen they are beneficial because they have a cooling effect on the body in summer and a warming effect in winter.
The bed linen is an all-rounder Cotton. It is pleasantly soft, particularly suitable for allergy sufferers and is robust as it can be washed at higher temperatures. With cotton bed linen you will hardly have problems with bacteria and mites!
As for blankets, you should avoid feathers: they are usually made from live plucked geese and duck feathers. The alternative is a lining made of hemp or kapok fibers.
Suitable as a bedspread linen bedspreads, as they provide a particularly pleasant feeling on the skin and also represent a visual highlight in the room. Even plaid Want ensure more intimacy in the bedroom.
Bed and mattress in sustainably furnished bedroom
This is the focal point of any bedroom I betwhich obviously should be produced with the smallest possible ecological footprint. Woods such as oak, beech or fragrant pine, as long as they come from certified forestry, are recommended materials for a good sleep.
Of course, the basis for a restful sleep is also the right one mattress. They are recommended Natural latex, kapok, rubber or coconut fibers.
If you don’t want to buy a new bed frame, you can simply assemble it yourself: get pallets from the hardware store or maybe find them in the basement, garage or neighborhood.
Also Bedside tables they are quick and easy to make yourself: turn the small wine or fruit crates upside down, place them on top of each other and screw them together.
Natural lighting in the bedroom
Saving electricity can become a voluntary thing, especially in the bedroom. The simplest solution to save energy and create a welcoming atmosphere at the same time Candles. Candles provide soothing light and transform any room into an oasis of well-being within seconds. They are soothing to the eyes and slowly relax the body for a restful night for body and mind. Of course, not all candles are the same. When it comes to candles – and especially scented candles – it is important to pay attention to environmentally friendly production and good ingredients. You can find out what is particularly important and which candles are recommended from a sustainability point of view in the candle guide. If you like to read in bed at night and like it a little brighter, you can opt for something cheap LED lamps use devices that can be charged via USB port.
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