Whether you’ve just discovered sustainable living or redecorating your bedroom and leaning towards natural, organic, ethical and green furniture and decorative bedroom items, you’ve come to the right place.
Below you’ll find a curated a list of online shops and brands that produce or stock ethically-made and eco-friendly bedroom furniture and decor to suit various tastes and budgets.
1. Plush Beds Organic Latex Mattress
A sustainable night’s sleep requires a certified organic mattress, chemical-free and ideal for those with skin sensitivities. Our pick is Plush Bed’s award-winning The Botanical Bliss Organic Latex Mattress, which features a certified organic cotton cover for airflow, certified organic wool to allow for comfortable temperature through the night and organic Dunlop latex from Arpico for support and the right mix of firmness and softness.
If you practice cruelty-free living Plush Beds offer The Natural Bliss Wool-Free, All-Natural vegan-friendly mattress.
Starting price for a twin mattress US$899. Payment plan available. Shop their organic mattress range here.
2. Greenington Sienna Platform Bed
Made from eco-friendly, solid Moso bamboo and crafted in China, this contemporary slat bed system is of a classic style that will suit most tastes. It features clean lines, beveled edges and requires a mattress only. If you have minimalist tastes, the Sienna platform bed makes the perfect addition to your bedroom.
Price US $1,917.25. Payment plan available. Shop the Greenington bed range at Made Trade here.
3. Holy Lamb Organic Cotton and Natural Wool Pillows
An eco-friendly bedroom wouldn’t be complete with organic pillows. Holy Lamb produces natural pillows made of GOTS-certified organic cotton fabric casing, premium responsibly sourced wool batting and handmade in the USA. According to Holy Lamb, wool is a natural dust mite repellent, so these pillows are great for people who have allergies to dust mites.
The pillow is available in a natural colour only and comes in a variety of thicknesses to suit comfort preferences and bed size.
Priced at US$110. Purchase it from The Ultimate Green Store here.
4. PIA Hanging Clothes Rack
This unique, handmade wardrobe industrial clothes bar is made from copper and rope and hangs from the ceiling for visual effect. Elegantly designed and made in Germany, the PIA Hanging Clothes Rack will have all your family and friends envious! Perfect for small bedrooms and ideal for people with minimalist tendencies.
Priced at AU$152.53. Click here to purchase on Etsy.
5. The Duplex Eco-Friendly Bookcase
Sustainably made from Eco zBoard a material made of 99% recycled paper, The Duplex Eco-Friendly Bookcase is water-resistant and recyclable classic bookcase will suit any bedroom or room in your home. It is sturdy enough to stack magazines or large, hard copy table books. It also comes with backer boards for added strength and sturdiness. Comes in black only.
Starts at US$58.99. Other eco-friendly bookcase styles to choose from. Shop this bookcase at The Ultimate Green Store here.
6. Ten Thousand Villages Eco-Friendly Side Table
This Ten Thousand Villages Eco-friendly Side Table was handcrafted by fairly compensated artisans in India from natural materials. It features ironwork table and removeable mango wood and marble tray. Makes an ideal side table or tray table for the modern bedroom.
Price US$225.00. Purchase it from Ten Thousand Villages here.
7. Five|Six Adjoukrou Lumbar Pillow
This one-of-a-kind handwoven lumber pillow is handcrafted using the highest quality raw cotton in the rural village of Waraniene, Ivory Coast, on handmade upright wooden looms using traditional centuries-old techniques. The Five|Six Adjoukrou Lumbar Pillow has the perfect mix of classic colours and will make a fashionable statement in any bedroom. Each is unique given its handcrafted quality, so there will be slight variations in motifs and colour patterns.
Priced at US$85. Purchase it from Accompany here.
8. The Dharma Door Jute Macrame Wall Hanging
For those with bohemian tastes, this fair-trade, handmade Jute Macrame Wall Hanging from The Dharma Door is perfect to hang on your bedroom wall. Featuring vintage-style oversized tassels, you can choose for all-natural colour or tassels tipped with naturally-dyed indigo colour. Wooden dowel is not included.
Priced at US$95. Purchase it from Accompany here.
9. Kilim Bricks Rug
Handcrafted by artisans in Fowwa, Egypt using traditional kilim weaving techniques, this rug is made of premium quality 100% Egyptian wool and 100% Egyptian cotton and are renowned for their craftsmanship and timeless design. The cotton in Kiliim products is from the local market and the wool is excess sourced from large carpet factories in Egypt. While the rugs are chemically dyed and treated, they meet EU standards.
Priced at US$395. Purchase it from Made Trade here.
10. Loom & Leaf Organic Mattress
Made in the USA, the Loom & Leaf Organic Mattress features a quilted organic cotton cover, an American-made multi-layered foam made with a natural thistle flame retardant. The mattress is low emission VOC, contains no mercury, lead or heavy metals, no formaldehyde, no phthalates and no ozone depleters.
There’s a choice of two mattress types: Loom & Leaf Relaxed Firm for the right balance of firm and soft and Loom & Leaf Firm for those who prefer very firm mattresses.
Price US $849 for twin mattress. Payment plan available. Shop Loom & Leaf mattresses here.
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Disclosure: All prices are correct at time of publishing. This curated list does not fully take into account all the ethical considerations that are unique to each individual. Before making a purchase, we encourage you to do your own research paying special attention to the supply chain and your own particular set of ethics. This list also includes affiliate links. Click here to read more about our policies.
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