How much time do you think you spend in your bedroom on average? We'll tell you: on average, it's around 24 years and 4 months . A period of time that shouldn't be underestimated, because this is where your body and mind find peace and recover from the hectic pace of everyday life. Have you ever wondered what sustainability looks like in the bedroom and what positive side effects a sustainable oasis of calm could have on your life? We've compiled a few things and hope they can help you.
What is the best bedroom color?
There are many ways sustainable bedroom Many people still prefer to give their walls a colorful paint Have you ever thought about sustainability or what's in the paint you paint on your walls? No? We'll tell you why it definitely makes sense:
- Many common wall paints contain Pollutants How Formaldehyde or isothialzolinone , which not only cause allergies but also Respiratory problems, skin irritations and other diseases can lead to.
- The topic plastic should not be neglected at this point: In addition to the pollutants contained, Plastic binders In terms of quantity, this amounts to 10 liter paint bucket approx. 2 liters of plastic , which you could easily do without at this point!
But what are the alternatives?
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Clay paint
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Clay paint is a wonderful natural alternative and contains no animal-derived or harmful ingredients. You buy it as a powder and mix it with water. It's breathable, odor-absorbing, and also regulates humidity in the room! -
Lime paint
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Lime paint also requires no preservatives and, like clay paint, has a moisture-regulating effect. A nice side effect: it also prevents mold. By adding pigments to the base of the white lime paint, you can also achieve your desired color. -
Silicate/mineral paint
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: Silicate or mineral paint is also free of preservatives and harmful substances. It also contains no organic ingredients.
By the way: The colors gray, white, blue and green promote sleep because they have a calming effect!
How do I decorate my bedroom?
What should not be missing in a bedroom, even for the greatest minimalist? That's right, a Bed linens included ! Where else are dreams made? If you don't want to neglect the topic of sustainability in your vacation spot, we'll tell you what you need to keep in mind. Get into bed!
- "Into the feathers" is a good keyword, because you have probably already seen headlines on the topic down Often the feathers come from animals that are kept in miserable conditions and are forced to lose their feathers in what is known as live plucking. If you want to snuggle up in bed at night without animal suffering, we recommend alternatives to blankets and pillows made from natural materials How:
- bamboo
- Cotton
- hemp
- kapok
- Corn fiber
- The core of the bed is the Mattress! Please do not save money and buy a high-quality mattress that without pollutants Depending on the quality and duration of use, you should mattress all Replace every 5-10 years . Even better if it is made of natural materials, right? In one of our previous blog articles, we introduced you to the brand "Kipli," which produces high-quality mattresses made of Natural latex For information about Kipli, please here !
- Last but not least, the best comes last – what good is a mattress and bedding if the basic structure is missing? At this point, we would like to introduce you to the small but fine company "Kiezbett" from Berlin is highly recommended! The company produces beautiful Eco beds Made of solid pinewood. Simple, elegant, durable, and handcrafted from local wood from Berlin's forests.
For every Kiezbett sold in Berlin, 4 young trees in the forests of the region planted. Perhaps it's worth an investment for you too? Then Kiezbett pay a visit.
Throughout the day, we are bombarded with information that we must absorb and process. Compared to our somewhat hairier ancestors, there are a multitude of more impressions than back then, some of which our brains can barely handle. This makes it all the more important in today's world to Sleep . Because during sleep, our brain processes everything that happened during the day, and our body gathers new strength.
Our tips for good sleep:
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All electrical interference sources banish it from the bedroom, unplug Wi-Fi, put your phone on airplane mode.
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Three keywords: Dark, quiet, and cool. Noise and brightness disrupt sleep; approximately 18 degrees Celsius in the bedroom is optimal for maximum rest. You should also pay attention to the humidity; a dry mouth in the morning is a sign that the air in the bedroom is too dry. 40-60% is ideal!
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Develop a bedtime routine. For example: don't look at the TV or your cell phone until the last minute, instead read a few pages of your favorite book in dim light, have a cup of tea, air the room for 5 minutes, turn off the lights, put the blanket over your head and off to dreamland.
In the next blog post, we'll show you how you can make your bathroom more sustainable !
