Choosing eco-finishing
To decorate any children's room, it is worth choosing natural materials, let alone an eco-friendly children's room.
- It is better to choose wooden baseboards, windows and doors.
To finish the floor, you should choose: cork, natural linoleum, parquet board, piece parquet or wooden floor board. Everything is clear with wooden coverings - they are warm, durable, beautiful and... expensive. What can you say about cork and natural linoleum? These materials are cheaper, but are in many ways superior to wood flooring.
Natural linoleum (marmoleum) consists of jute fabric, as well as linseed oil, wood flour, resin, and natural dyes. It is good because it has bactericidal properties, is resistant to abrasion and deformation, is pleasant to the touch, can be locally repaired, does not support combustion, does not attract dust and, moreover, can withstand frequent washing. Natural linoleum has only a couple of disadvantages - the complexity of installation and its specific appearance.
Cork is another champion among eco-coatings. It is not only environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic, but also has a shock-absorbing effect, does not slip, is easy to clean, and is not subject to burning or rotting. The only thing she is afraid of is falling sharp objects and prolonged exposure to moisture.
To decorate the walls in an eco-friendly nursery, paper wallpaper, the same cork, non-woven wallpaper for painting, or painting the walls with water-based paint labeled Kids (or “For children’s rooms”) are suitable. Vinyl wallpaper should be abandoned, although its harm has not been proven; it clearly contradicts the concept of eco-design, and besides, it looks unnatural.
Below we present a selection of photo examples of wall decoration in eco style.
As for the ceiling, ideally it just needs to be whitewashed and painted. However, a suspended ceiling will not do any harm, but it will be very practical and indistinguishable from whitewash. The main thing here is to choose a matte canvas from a trusted manufacturer.
Planning the lighting
An eco-style children's room can be illuminated with lamps made of glass, metal, wood, fabric, paper, rattan or a cascade of mother-of-pearl plates.
- If you really want to decorate the room with a bright plastic lamp, then choose a product made of polypropylene. Why from him? The fact is that this plastic can be recycled, it is harmless not only to human health, but also to the environment.
By the way, it is recommended to choose LED light bulbs - the most environmentally friendly light bulbs of all possible. They are safe to drop and break, they practically do not heat up, save energy and do not require special disposal. The worst choice may be fluorescent light bulbs, which contain mercury and therefore require special disposal and careful handling.
Main features of the style
The stylistic principles of eco-design are driven by the ideas of preserving nature and admiring its beauty. Let's list the main features of eco style:
- The use of high-quality natural materials not only in decoration and furniture, but also in decoration. As already mentioned, materials can also be recycled, degradable and renewable in nature.
- Refusal of plastic, synthetic fabrics, and, if possible, leather.
- Minimalism in the shapes and lines of furniture, decoration and decor.
- Neutral colors, but with bright accents. Primary colors: white, beige, brown, green, ocher, terracotta and other natural colors.
- References to the theme of forest and nature, flora and fauna, which can be read on wallpaper, curtains, in the design of lamps and wall decor.
- It would be great if the interior contained furniture or handmade items.
