How to create a bedroom as sustainable as possible? The change to a sustainable lifestyle In a positive sense, this does not stop at renovating and furnishing your own home. For example, it is not always necessary to buy new furnishings. Environmentally friendly materials also have a better eco-balance, usually last longer and not only protect the environment, but also save money. sustainable also the wallet.
In this article, I would like to give you 10 tips on how you can design your bedroom sustainably and use it in an environmentally friendly way. Let's go!
Here you can find a short overview of the content of the article:
- Use environmentally friendly paints and wallpapers
- Create better air quality through plants
- Prefer energy saving lamps
- Lower room temperature
- Furnish with sustainable furniture
- Use second hand products
- Prefer natural textiles
- Use decorative elements from natural materials
- Get a sustainable mattress
- Go for a timeless design
1. . Use climate-neutral paint or wallpaper produced in an environmentally friendly way
A better sleeping climate is created by ecological, climate-neutral paint (e.g. on Water-based) without harmful ingredients. At the same time, this paint protects the environment and natural resources.
Wallpaper can also be made on an environmentally friendly basis, largely made of natural materials and positively affect the indoor climate. Such wallpapers, which sometimes Cotton or linen fibers also convince with a long life. You can find sustainable paints and wallpapers especially at the "blue angel" recognize.
2. better air quality through plants generate
Even in the bedroom you do not have to give up plants to Sleep better. They filter the air, break down carbon dioxide and release oxygen into the room. Native plants that have not been imported from foreign countries are best suited. If you don't (yet) have green fingers, then it's best to choose plants that no high demands on the care place. I can also recommend robust green plants that can cope with lower temperatures in the bedroom.
3. prefer energy saving lamps in the bedroom
If you want to make your bedroom sustainable, you can do it with a lower energy consumption do. Energy-saving lamps make an important contribution to this. LED lamps do not generate any heat and therefore consume approx. 85 percent less energy than conventional incandescent lamps and are sometimes available in different light colors and dimmable.
4. lower room temperature in the bedroom
It really doesn't have to be very warm in the bedroom. By reducing the room temperature a little bit, you can save energy and keep the Protect climate. In the bedroom the temperature should be not more than 18 degrees should be. You can also support natural heat insulation by lowering the shutters overnight. To prevent heat loss, you should also not block or cover the radiators.
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5. furnish with sustainable furniture
Sustainable furniture also contributes to more sustainability and environmental protection in the bedroom, for example with the "blue angel" or other quality seals such as FSC, ÖkoControl, Naturland or "Wood from here". are characterized. Wooden furniture creates a good indoor climate and is sustainable if it is made from local wood. Ideally, it should be made from recycled materials and not new ones, natural resources were consumed for this purpose.
Tip: If you have the Stop deforestation of the rainforests you should definitely avoid tropical woods in your bedroom furniture.
6. use second hand products
By buying second-hand products such as furniture, carpets or decorative elements, you are protecting your wallet and our environment - and getting one step closer to your sustainable bedroom. You give old and, at first glance, unusable products a new lease of life and prevent them from ending up in the trash. Such items are available in second-hand bookshops, but also in classified ads and second-hand stores.
Tip: In the picture you can see one of my homemade bedside tables. I made it from oak planks more than 30 years old, which otherwise would have been burned.
7. prefer natural textiles
A sustainable bedroom naturally also includes natural textiles that are pleasant to use, have a good eco-balance and create a good indoor climate. Suitable are also Carpets made of jute, linen, wool or cotton, but also Cotton or viscose bedding.
8. use decorative elements from natural materials
Decorative elements such as pictures or vases can also be made from natural materials such as Wood, ceramic, glass or natural stone exist. They integrate perfectly with the sustainably designed bedroom reduce your personal, ecological footprint. But handle it with care - because if something keeps falling or breaking, it's anything but environmentally friendly and sustainable. 😉
9. get sustainable mattresses for a healthy sleep
Contributing to a healthy sleep and a good indoor climate are sustainable mattresses made, for example, from Organic cotton and natural rubber consist of. They offer sleeping comfort and are ideal for allergy sufferers. In any case, try to avoid animal components such as wool as far as possible.
Tip: Under "Why do vegans avoid wool?" you can find out what speaks against wool as a component of mattresses and comforter covers or even clothing.
10. focus on a timeless design
Less is more - this also applies to bedroom furnishings. Who buys furniture, carpets and decorative elements with a timeless design, does not have to follow every new fashion and protects the environment. So you save the need or desire to constantly buy new furnishings. All in the spirit of the clear, minimalist lifestyle even.
Design bedrooms sustainably - no problem at all!
With the right room temperature, sustainable furniture, energy-saving light sources and unique second-hand elements, among other things, you can make your bedroom more eco-friendly in no time at all. But that's not all!
Basically you can in every room live out sustainability with climate-friendly furnishings made of natural materials, natural floor coverings and ecologically harmless colors.
I hope your sustainable bedroom is within reach after this article. Do you have any questions or further tips? Then I look forward to your comments.
Stay sustainable,
PS.: The avoidance of waste plays a major role in the fight against the biggest environmental problems of our time. In the contribution to the most plastic free bathroom you will now receive valuable tips. Good luck with the implementation!
