We spend about a third of our lives in bed, so a comfortable and tranquil bedroom is one indulgence I yearn to have. But with a toddler still sleeping in my room, a dog under the bed, and late night “Mommy! Mommy!” calls from my kindergartner, it’s not as easy as I would hope!
I still do my best to create an eco-friendly and non-toxic sanctuary though. Choosing greener options doesn’t have to be difficult or prohibitively expensive. Here are a few ideas to start.
- Select soft, restful colours for your bedroom walls and decor. A 2013 study by Travelodge found that people who sleep in blue, green, and yellow bedrooms get the most sleep. Whatever colour you choose, make sure the paint you buy is VOC (volatile organic compound) free.
- Consider the environmental impact when buying furniture. Choose furniture made from certified sustainable wood, bamboo, or reclaimed/recycled materials. Or buy vintage!
- Use bedside or floor lamps with energy-efficient LED bulbs for soft area lighting instead of a harsh overhead light.
- Choose carpets or area rugs made from textiles with low chemical emissions or from natural fibers like wool. Avoid Stainmaster coating, a perfluorochemical (PFC) that pollutes water supplies and persists long-term in both the environment and in our bodies.
- Choose luxurious, eco-friendly bamboo bedding.
I’ve been a big fan of Cariloha ever since trying their ultra soft bamboo resort sheets last year and seeing first hand how they helped keep us cool on summer nights. But bamboo isn’t just for summer! For the past few weeks I’ve been keeping warm and cozy under Cariloha’s newest addition to their bedding line-up, a duvet comforter made entirely from viscose from bamboo.
Cariloha’s new all-season bamboo duvet ($279) is both thinner and denser than the old down duvet I had, and it keeps me just as warm. Bamboo is naturally thermally regulating as well as odour and allergen resistant, which of course makes it an excellent choice for bedding. Even though I have never had any issues, some people may experience feather allergies or even asthma symptoms when using down comforters and duvets. Down also comes with ethical issues depending on how it is gathered. Many places around the world still collect down by plucking it from live birds, and that’s something I refuse to support.
In comparison, bamboo is one of the most eco-friendly and sustainable resources on the planet. Bamboo grows quickly and thrives without the need for pesticides or herbicides. Bamboo uses significantly less water than cotton, filters toxins from contaminated soil, absorbs up to 12 tons of carbon dioxide per hectare, and produces 30% more oxygen than a similarly sized hardwood forest. However, the processing required to turn it into fabric isn’t always the same. As a green family, it’s important to me that Cariloha’s rayon from bamboo is manufactured in a closed-loop process that keeps pollutants out of the environment and makes the process as environmentally friendly as the bamboo itself.
Cariloha also carries matching duvet cover sets ($219) in four nature-inspired colours: white, graphite, blue lagoon, and Caribbean mint. Each set includes a sateen finish duvet cover with wooden button closures and two matching pillow shams with mitered flanges and French-flap closures. I chose the set in graphite. I love how restful this colour is!
Like all their luxury bamboo items, the duvet cover and pillow shams feel incredibly soft and stay cool to the touch all night long. Paired with our Cariloha resort sheets, it’s seriously like sleeping on a cloud. At the end of a long, busy day with my kids, settling into bed, pulling the duvet over me, and closing my eyes is just about the best moment of the day.
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Oh man! I can’t believe how many awesome things I found on that site! But I think the thing that caught my eye the most were the reversible skirts. Awesome idea, especially if you’re clumsy and tend to get food on your clothes (not that I do or anythingβ¦) then you can just run into the restroom, flip your skirt around, and voila! All presentable again. Super convenient on date night when you don’t have a toddler hanging around to blame for the sauce on your clothes.
I’d love the Classic sheets in bahama Blue. What a pretty colour.
I would love to have the Resort Bamboo Bed Sheets – Shoreline Gray.
I’d love to try the Bamboo Sleep Shirt Henley – Stripes Gray. I have been looking at some sleepwear made from bamboo. I hear they are wonderful for those night sweats of a certain age. And these are particularly well priced. Thank you for sharing their site and of course this giveaway!
The choices are unlimited but I narrowed it down to the Resort Bamboo Bed Sheets – Graphite.
I like the classics, so I would choose this sheet set: http://www.cariloha.com/bed-bath/resort-bamboo-pillow-case-set-island-spa.html
I love the Bamboo Bath Mat in Blue Lagoon.
Me too.
I would love the Bamboo Bath Sheet’s
I would love some Bamboo bath sheets. They look really high quality and would be so nice after a shower!
I like the Bamboo Bath Towels in graphite.
I would also love to have the Bamboo Bath Mat in Graphite π
I love the clothes they all look so comfy and the socks look awesome too!!
I visited Cariloha and another item i’d like to have from their site is Bamboo Bath Mat in Graphite
I would love to have the resort bamboo bed sheets
I would like to try their Bamboo Boxer Briefs.
I like the Bamboo Racer Tank in Jade. The products are all really nice.
I would love to have the Cariloha Resort Bamboo Bed Sheets in Blue Lagoon.
I would love a set of those bath towels as well.
Oh, I just LOVE Cariloha! I have one of their sheet sets, and a ladie’s V-neck tee shirt, and they are so soft and comfortable! Another item would love to have is the Cariloha Bamboo Bath Towel Set. My favorite color is the White with Caribbean Mint. So pretty!
I love the duvet cover in Caribbean Mint!
I would really like to have the bamboo bath sheets in graphic. I know they would ah so soft.
I would love to try one of their racer back tanks!! I bet they are so soft!!
I really could use new bath towels and I have heard so much about Bamboo I would really love to try them.
I love the Bamboo Burnout Hoodie – Blue Lagoon
I would love to have the Resort Bamboo Bed Sheets
I would love the bamboo sleep shirt V-neck – Dot Soft pink. That is so cute!
I would so love to have a Plush Bamboo Throw Blanket in Harbor Gray. I like to wrap up in the evening whilst watching a bit of TV. This would keep me lovely and cosy π
I would like to get my husband the Performance Jacquard Bamboo Polo – Carolina Blue
I would love to try their Bamboo Bath Towels, in the graphite color.
They look fluffy. π
thanks!
love the Bamboo Burnout Tank – Coral Red
I would love their Bamboo throw in the colour sand
http://www.cariloha.com/bed-bath/bedding/blankets/bamboo-throw-taupe.html
Well there are so many wonderful items I would love to own. But I really like the Classic Bamboo Bed Sheet Set in the color Sandy Shore
Would also love to have a couple of their Bamboo Bath Sheets in the grey. They have some great products to choose from.
I would like to try some of their bamboo clothing! It looks nice!
The bamboo V-neck tees look so comfortable–and I love the choice of colors!
This is a very generous giveaway–thanks for the opportunity to win!
There are so many wonderful items on their site. I love so many! One that caught my eye was the Bamboo Sleep Shirt Henley. It looks so soft and comfortable.
Their Plush Bamboo Throw Blanket s look so cuddly! would love to wrap up in one
I have heard such amazing things about Cariloha products and would be thrilled to win!!!! I would love some beautiful Bath Towels or even a Bath Mat in addition to what you are giving away…. Thanks!
I would love a bath mat in Blue Lagoon,such a pretty color!
I have issues with sweaty feet so I would love to try some of there bamboo socks.
I would love to try their Resort Bamboo Bed sheets.
I like the blue bamboo lined handbag,
I would love to have the grey stripes henley sleep shirt! So comfy!
I’d like to try the Bamboo Sleep Shirt Henley – Stripes Gray. It looks so comfortable!
I like the Bamboo Burnout tank in Paradise purple.
I’d like to get the Resort Bamboo bed sheets in Ivory
I would love those Plush Throw Blankets! They look so cozy.
I would love the classic Bamboo Sheet set in The Blue Lagoon color.
I live to have the Bamboo Bath Sheet – Caribbean Mint.