1. For teens who are concerned about the
environment, eco-friendly decor in their
bedroom is a simple way to show their support.
From recycling old furniture to choosing paints
and linens that are processed with fewer
chemicals, many items can be used in an
eco-friendly manner to enhance and beautify a
teen's living space. You can create a "greener"
teen bedroom just by changing a few elements.
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2. Recycle old furniture One of the best ways to create an
eco-friendly teen bedroom is to recycle old furniture Look around in
your own home for old pieces of furniture such as aging armchairs,
bookcases or decorative wall shelves Reupholster them or repaint
them with earth-friendly paint to spruce up the furniture Make sure to
include plenty of bookcases and decorative wall shelves for storage
and even a desk for a study area
3. Eco-conscious teens will appreciate this repurposing of household
items If you don't have old furniture lying around your home, go
to garage sales, flea markets and estate sales to bring home vintage
bookcases and decorative wall shelves Eco-friendly bedding
Choose mattresses that don't contain chemicals like polybrominated
diphenylethers These are fire retardants that are added to the foam
in most mattresses
4. Also avoid the use of polyurethane foam in mattresses environment
furniture Look for mattresses that are filled with cotton or wool One
of the most eco-friendly options are organic mattresses made with
natural latex
5. Look for bedding that has no sizing chemicals added to the
fabric Opt for cotton or bamboo sheets and blankets Both cotton
and bamboo are renewable resources and are considered organic
6. Low-VOC paint Choose paints that are low or no-VOC, which
stands for “volatile organic compounds― These toxins are
released into the air and can cause breathing problems Most paint
companies these days manufacture at least one type of low- or
no-VOC paint
7. Ceiling fans Ceiling fans are a great addition to an
environmentally savvy teen's bedroom They cut down on the need
for air-conditioning and help save energy With an array of different
designs, you are sure to find one to your teen's liking
8. Use these ideas to create a nature-friendly bedroom that is
functional and stylish Author Profile: Clerisa Gomes is a certified
interior designer and runs her own interior decoration consultancy
Clerisa especially loves decorating a home in wooden furniture and
believes that nothing gives a home as warm and cozy a touch as
all-wood furniture and decor
9. Clerisa loves reading up on new design ideas, and has a special
interest in space saving techniques Here she writes about and