 Having a green bedroom doesn't mean having a green colored room. It is much more than a fad or trend as well. It's a lifestyle that's here to stay and better for you and the planet.
Having your own green bedroom means keeping air quality in mind. Air quality is important because you spend so much time in the bedroom at night. Use operable windows for cross ventilation/natural ventilation and HEPA filters in vacuums. Buy a stylish ceiling fan to circulate hot and cool air, allowing you to save money on energy bills.
Use natural interior wall materials. Naturally based wall interiors are as good for your health as they are for the environment. Earth plasters, like those made from limestone and clay are becoming popular alternatives. These come in an inert powder that mixes with water and adheres to virtually any wall surface. The manufacturing of lime plaster uses less energy than standard plasters and does not release carbon emissions into the atmosphere. Clay plasters also fill a room with negative ions, which are proven to produce positive biochemical reactions in humans. Check out clay and other nature-based building materials for wall interiors. American Clay is one great wall product that uses pure clays colored by non-toxic oxides, compounds made by combining minerals with oxygen. Venetian plaster is one technique that uses a pre-colored natural material to create an old-world, antique look. Layering natural materials onto a wall surface not only creates a three-dimensional effect with proven longevity, it also repairs uneven surfaces. The thickness of the plaster also gives it added insulating properties. These plasters are also non-dusting, mold and fade resistant, repairable and control moisture. This technique is centuries old and works well in modern times. Smart walls like these will keep your home and the soil free from harmful chemicals.
Choose low/no-VOC paints and stains for walls, ceilings and furniture. Many alternative wall finishes that use natural materials like milk, limestone, quartz, soy and clay as their foundation. Many of these green wall finishes earn environmental credit for being water-based, using organic or mineral pigments for color and/or being bio-degradable. Having eco-friendly walls means using nontoxic finishes, too.
EnviroCitizen.org has found that using eco-friendly products in your bedroom, as well as throughout the rest of your home, will not only be better for the environment but for you and your family as well.
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