6 Hints for a Sustainable Bedroom Design
Sustainable bedroom products are not just good for the environment, they are better for your health too. Certain furniture and textiles can contain harmful toxins that are breathed in while you sleep. In addition, can create allergies or irritation.
We want you to wake up happy, refreshed, and enable you to be your best self. Your bedroom is a place of calm and comfort. It sets the tone for your day when you wake up, and helps you unwind and relax after a long day. Naturally, the products used in the bedroom determine how you feel in the space.
We’ve created a list of our favorite sustainable bedroom products to help you get started. In this list, you’ll find everything you need to create an eco-conscious bedroom.
1. Sustainable Beds
The Frame by Keetsa
The Frame by Keetsa is a gorgeous addition to any bedroom. With a steel frame, birch slats, and a center support bar, this bed is as sturdy and dependable as they come.
Created by Keetsa, the frame is manufactured with reduced use of resources like petroleum. The brand believes in creating good products that last a long time, making metal the perfect choice for their beds.
The frame is coated with a hand-brushed gold finish, giving the bed a refined look that works equally well in a modern or traditional bedroom.
Minimo by Keetsa
The aptly named Minimo is the ideal bed frame for a minimalist bedroom. A tough bed with a sleek look, Minimo is well-suited to modern and Scandinavian bedrooms. The bed frame uses white-coated steel with birch slats and a center support bar for extra support. The light colors and the slim design of the bed make it a great option for bedrooms with calming neutral hues.
Walker Edison Mid Century Modern Wood Platform Bed
This bed is made from solid pine wood, sustainably sourced. You smell sage, desert skies, and hints of pine as you look at the queen solid wood modern bed. An eagle sings in the distance and you envision yourself cuddled up in a cozy, boho cabin.
You dream of relaxing on the solid wood bedframe. Picture its platform silhouette elevating all your social media pics. Who wouldn’t want this trendy look? And best of all, it’s wooden slats mean no box spring is required.
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2. Sustainable Rugs
Reversible Rugs by Fab Habitat
Who knew rugs made of recycled materials could look this good?! These reversible rugs by Fab Habitat are handwoven from recycled plastic straws. They come in a wide range of beautiful patterns and colors. The rugs are also stain-resistant and low maintenance, making them perfect for families with kids or pets.
This rug comes in many different patterns and sizes to suit your needs.
Cairo Handwoven Recycled Cotton Rug by Chardin Home
The Cairo Rug by Chardin Home is made of recycled cotton, so you can get all the benefits of a cotton rug without worrying about the sustainability quotient. Use this rug in your bedroom with mid-century modern furniture pieces for a stylish look.
Kamran Coral Rug by Ruggable
If stains are your biggest fear, then this rug is for you. This distressed rug by Ruggable consists of a rug pad and rug base which cling together. When it’s time to clean, simply remove the rug cover and put it in the washing machine. Keeping a rug clean has never been simpler!
By manufacturing durable rugs that can be easily cleaned, Ruggable hopes to keep rugs away from the landfill. The brand also uses recycled materials for the rug pads, and plants trees to offset their carbon footprint.
The distressed finish and pattern of the rug makes it a good choice for farmhouse bedrooms and living rooms. Combine it with traditional or distressed wood furniture for the best look.
3. Sustainable Chairs
Kouboo Rattan Loop Lounge Chair
Set up your bedroom to be a relaxing space with this lounge chair by Kouboo. The chair uses rattan, a sustainable climbing plant, along with soft cushions to create a comfortable and natural seating. Add this rattan lounge chair to your bedroom with plants all around to transform it into a comfortable boho-inspired room.
Sierra Round Accent Chair by Safavieh
Rattan is a versatile material, as seen in this accent chair design by Safavieh. This round accent chair brings a natural appeal to a small bedroom. Combine it with a soft seat cushion and a throw, and the chair transforms into a cozy nook.
Hayes Rocking Accent Chair by Porthos Home
Relaxing in a rocking chair is one of the simplest joys of life. Add a sustainable rocking chair to your bedroom with the Hayes accent chair by Porthos Home. The chair is designed with an eco-friendly rubberwood frame and furnished with sustainable hemp fabric.
The clean design and the beautiful colors of the chair can brighten any bedroom and turn it into a cheerful space!
5. Eco-Friendly Dressers
Willow Six Drawer Dresser by Greenington
The Willow six drawer dresser is a sustainable dresser made entirely of bamboo. The clean, modern design of the dresser goes well with everything and lends a warm look to the bedroom.
Rustic 6 Drawer Dresser by Midwest Farmhouse
For a traditional dresser, take a look at this 6 drawer dresser by Midwest Farmhouse. Like all their furniture, this dresser is handcrafted using solid wood by Amish craftsmen. The dark wood stain gives the dresser a rustic appearance that looks amazing in farmhouse-style bedrooms.
Chest of Drawers by VidaXL
Need a unique dresser for your bedroom? This chest of drawers by VidaXL has got you covered. Using sustainable acacia wood, the dresser provides ample storage with a charming style. The distinctive look of the dresser is achieved using a mix of colored metal panels. Use this dresser to add color and depth to a simple bedroom design.
6. Linens
These eco-friendly sheets by Buffy look good in the bedroom and feel absolutely soft on the skin. Made of eucalyptus fibers and dyed using natural ingredients like pomegranate and gardenia, these sheets are the modern equivalent of lying on a bed of roses. They are cool to the touch, resistant to dust and mites, and machine washable.
Linen Sheets Set by Magic Linen
Guarantee yourself a good night of sleep with this bedding set by Magic Linen. These sheets are made of linen and completely organic, and shipped to customers in biodegradable packaging. Linen fabrics are also long-lasting, starting out slightly stiffer and growing softer with every wash. So the longer you use it, the better it gets!
Sleep like you would on a luxurious holiday with this sustainable bedsheet set by SOL organics. These sheets are soft and breathable, and most importantly, made from organically grown cotton. SOL Organics follow fair trade practices and work with socially responsible partners to create their sheets, so you have one more reason to rest easy at night.
What are your favorite sustainable/organic items for your bedroom? Comment below
Get more bedroom hints with our organic mattress buying guide, guide to buying a canopy bed or our Feng Shui your bedroom for love hints.