Posted: 19 May 2009
Make a bedroom green with organic cotton
As the credit crunch rumbles on and continues to force Britons to tighten their purse strings, many homeowners may be considering giving their properties a makeover while they put any plans to move on the backburner.
And while choosing a colour and decor scheme may take time, there is one colour which may never go out of fashion and that is green.
Britons who want to enjoy a greener bedroom, whatever its design, could find that organic cotton bedding affords them a comfortable night's sleep with a clearer conscience.
What makes organic cotton different?
Organic cotton differs from other cotton as it is grown without the use of chemical fertilisers or pesticides, making it a more environmentally-friendly option.
In addition, none of the cotton plants farmed to make organic bedding or sheets have been genetically modified.
At elinens, consumers can choose from a range of organic eco-friendly 100 per cent natural organic cotton bed linens designed with comfort, luxury and practicality in mind.
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Furthermore, the lack of fertilisers and pesticides used during the growing process means that the material is suitable for any individuals who have a sensitivity to chemicals.
Among the products on offer are Beldorm organic cotton bed linen and Oxford pillow cases, flat sheets, fitted sheets and duvet covers.
Give the rest of a bedroom a green makeover
But why stop at the bed linen?
There are plenty of other ways that homeowners can give their bedrooms a green makeover, without breaking the bank.
According to the Energy Saving Trust, those who cannot afford to move at the moment may find that they boost the value of their properties and save money on their energy bills by becoming more energy efficient.
Tips given by the group include switching lights in the bedroom for low-energy bulbs, such as LED lights, which can still effectively light a space, without using as much power as traditional bulbs.
Furthermore, fitting reflective panels behind a room's radiators will allow the heat to be reflected back around the space, rather than being lost through a window or absorbed through a wall, which could mean a cosier night's sleep.
And even when it comes to washing their new organic cotton bed linen, the group advises that there is a way for consumers to be greener.
The trust recommends putting up a washing line outside as turning the tumble dryer off during the summer months could save bill payers £16 a year.
