It doesn’t matter if you are just beginning to become environmentally alert or if you have been a longtime fan of the famous recycle, reduce, reuse theory. You can create a room in your home that promotes this popular life style change, known as “eco-friendly”. Not only will you be making a conscious step toward saving our earth but you will be able to enjoy your room for years to come.
Today, more than ever, people are “going green” and doing their part to rescue our environment. Home decorating has hit a trend and is also going green. Manufacturers are creating new lines of home decor that is earth friendly. If you are ready to make the step to change the way you live, you can start by creating one eco-friendly room in your home.
So what is one of the most important points in creating an eco-friendly room? Filling it with lots of plants. Live plants can filter the air from any toxins and produce oxygen. Live plants also make a room feel warm and welcoming and lets not forget, they are great eye pleasers.
Organic and recycled materials such as wool, organic cotton, hemp and silk are easy to find and are great to incorporate into your room. Organic cotton is perfect for your bed and/or couch pillows. Bamboo tables and chairs or headboards are a great way to go eco-friendly in the living room or bedroom. Also, platform beds have become popular, are great for the environment and look very contemporary.
Accent area rugs that are made from recycled material are a nice additive to your eco-friendly room as well as , carpet made from organic recycled materials or wool carpet. The old rule, no television in the bedrooms is a good rule to follow when looking to go eco-friendly. The main focus is to conservation and falling asleep to a repeat of your favorite late night show is a huge waste of energy.
Remember to look out for labels that indicate the products are eco-friendly.
