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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Cariloha is giving one lucky reader the gift of luxurious sleep! One winner from the US or Canada will receive a bamboo duvet comforter and duvet cover set in colour of choice, a prize package worth $498!
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oh gosh everything! the womens bamboo genesis dress would be lovely!
Love the colors chosen and I agree that they make a difference in the atmosphere of the room.
I think I’d love one of the plush throw blankets–I am always bundled up under a blanket and that one looks so, so comfy!!
I would love any set of their bedding no matter the color of them. I love the fabric and store so it makes no difference which color. This is a very generous giveaway, thank you.
I’d like to have a men’s bamboo plaid silver blue button-down shirt.
Another product I would love to have would be the Bamboo Bath Mat – Graphite colour.
I like the Bamboo Scoop Tee in Coral Red color.
I like the Classic Bamboo Bed Sheet Set in Sage.
Another product I would love to have is the Bamboo Bath Towel Set – White with Graphite because it goes perfectly in my bathroom!
I would also love the Bamboo Receiving Blanket – Paisley to snuggle my little one with!
Another item I would LOVE would be their bath towels preferably the Bamboo Hand Towel set in Island Spa
I love the Bamboo Beach Bag Kapalua. i love bags!
I would get the Bamboo Sleep Shirt V-neck in Dot Soft Pink. I think it would be super cozy!
I really like their Women’s Bamboo Boot Sock – Lattice Teal/Lime
I would like the Women’s Bamboo Athletic Sock – White/Caribbean Breeze from the http://www.cariloha.com/ website because I like socks that are mostly made of natural materials.
I would love to have the Graphite Bamboo Duvet Cover.
Resort Bamboo Bed Sheets – Ivory. thanks
I would love the bamboo bath towels. The towels that we have are rather old and tired.
i like their bath towels they look really soft
I like the Bamboo Cropped Seamless Leggings in Black. Thanks for the chance to win
I would love a set of their towels, especially in the Graphite. Gorgeous and looks so luxuriously soft too.
http://www.cariloha.com/baby/bodysuits/long-sleeve-bodysuit-dot.html
I really love their baby clothes, blankets and body suits! So many cute items.
I LOVE the Men’s Bike Parts tee shirt! (Bamboo Comfort Crew Tee – Bike Parts – Rockwood Red) I’m always looking for quality tee shirts for my husband (he’s VERY picky about his tee shirts) and we both mountain bike, so this is a perfect shirt for him. (And I may steal his shirts from time to time π )
I love the Bamboo bath sheets! Thank-you so much for the opportunity!! π
I would like to try a couple pair of the trouser socks.
I would love their Bamboo Sleep Shirt V-neck in Dot Soft Pink
I’d love to get the Bamboo Genesis Dress- Black/Gray.
id love the http://www.cariloha.com/womens/dresses/bamboo-racer-back-cover-up-coral-red.html it looks perfect for the summer!
wow so many beautiful things. I’d love the resort bamboo sheets
The Bamboo Bath Towel Set – Hawaiian Sand is perfect for our master bath.
I would love the Bamboo Sleep Shirt V-neck – Dot Soft Pink
I would like to have the Plush Bamboo Throw Blanket – Sand colored. It looks like it would be very soft.
I would love the bamboo sleep shirt – henley. Looks so comfy and soft
I luv to have the class set in white .
I would love to have the Bamboo Sleep Shirt Henley – Dot Soft Pink
I adore that site. I have been wanting to buy bamboo sheets but was not sure who had the nice quality. I like the Bamboo Bath Mat in the Graphite color.
I would love some Bamboo bath sheets. They look really soft and luxurious.
They are really high quality towels too and would be very durable.
I would like to have the Classic Bamboo Bed Sheet Set- Ivory
i would really love to have the Bamboo Shorts – Tradewinds, and the Bamboo Stock Pique Polo – Green. What a beautiful outfit.
I would love the Bamboo Bath Towel Set in Blue Lagoon.
The bamboo V-neck tees look so comfortable and I love the choice of colors they have.
I would love to treat myself to the Bamboo Genesis Dress- Black/Gray
I would love their bath towels!
Classic Bamboo Bed Sheet Set – Bahama Blue
I think Bamboo Cropped Seamless Leggings – Black would be good because of the review which follows.
Enjoy a simple but stylish cropped legging that will be a go-to favorite for your comfort needs. Your expectations will be pleasantly blown away by the cloudlike comfort of these Cariloha leggings. It features seamless construction for a smoother finish against your skin, a wide waistband for a more flattering fit, and naturally moisture-wicking properties.
A set of their bath towels look luxurious! Would love a set in Caribbean Mint π
There are a lot of things to choose from, would love Bamboo Yoga Tank – Sunset Coral, Bamboo Fitted Yoga Pant – Black, and Classic Bamboo Bed Sheet Set – Sandy Shore. I could go on as everything I see is very nice. Thank you great giveaway
I would love the Bamboo Bath Towel – Caribbean Mint. Looks like really good quality
I like to layer my clothing, so I’d like to see a Bamboo Zip Hoodie in a giveaway.
I would love to try the Bamboo Bath Towel Set – Graphite