Applying eco-friendly style to your bedroom isn't a fad; it's one of the healthiest things to do when decorating your home. Don't let harmful chemicals and toxins take you lying down. Here's how to put up a fight for green in your bedroom.
Breathe Easier:
Air quality is important because you spend so much time in the bedroom at night, says green architect/designer Michelle Kaufmann, founder and chairwoman of Michelle Kaufmann Designs, She recommends operable windows for cross ventilation/natural ventilation and HEPA filters in vacuums.
Buy a stylish ceiling fan to circulate hot and cool air, and save money on energy bills.
Choose low/no-VOC paints and stains for walls, ceiling and furniture.
Wash your bedding each week to cut down on mold, mildew and dust mite accumulation.
If you're prone to allergies, avoid down pillows and comforters. Instead, look for hypoallergenic and organic pillows filled with wool, cotton, millet hulls (99 percent dust free), buckwheat, kapok (a natural seed fiber) and shredded latex.