Green Rooms in a Box Series: Vibrant, Luxurious Bedroom on a Dream Budget

by jennae on August 1, 2008

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Green Rooms in a Box series: Vibrant, Luxurious Bedroom on a Dream Budget

Today’s Room: A vibrant, luxurious bedroom on a budget most of us can only dream of.

  1. Doheny Wall Mirror by Urban Woods  |  $355  |  Made from reclaimed wood from local, vintage buildings that have been slated for tear down and handmade in Los Angeles. Their pieces are also finished with low VOC, water based materials, water based, non-toxic stains and water soluble, formaldehyde free glues.
  2. Janthur Cushion by LoooLo, Leaf  |  $230  |  Made of certified organic wool yarns from Switzerland and organic wool fabrics from Vermont, with inserts made of USA organic cotton canvas, stuffed with Indonesian kapok, a fiber from the Ceiba tree seed pod. Also, the dyes used are free of toxic chemicals (aff)
  3. Trees Pillow by k studio, Yellow  |  $116  |  Made of hemp with a feather/down insert. (aff)
  4. Sunset Furniture Collection by Urban Woods  |  Eastern King Bed, Tufted, $2520;  Tufted Bench, $805.00; Nightstand, $565 or $1130 for 2; Dresser, $1300 or $2600 for 2;  TOTAL: $7655  |  Made from reclaimed wood from local, vintage buildings that have been slated for tear down and handmade in Los Angeles. Their pieces are also finished with low VOC, water based materials, water based, non-toxic stains and water soluble, formaldehyde free glues.
  5. Fire WCS Side Table from PURE by Ami McKay  |  $1370  |  Made of sustainable Kirei grass and wheat boards with non-toxic adhesives and non-toxic wood finishes
  6. Roxy Chaise by Greener Lifestyles  |  $3970  |  Made with FSC-certified wood (kiln dried), natural latex foam cushions, upholstered with organic hemp and uses eco-friendly adhesives
  7. Eco Chic Panels from Smith + Noble, 50 x 96, green  |  $174/ea.; $298 for 2  |  Fabric made of a blend of hemp and recycled materials
  8. Deco Cubes Pillow by Ortolan Organic  |  $325  |  Made of 100% Certified organic tanguis cotton and hand-dyed and hand woven in Peru with sustainable Kapok fill
  9. Organic Hemstitch Sheet Set from Pottery Barn, King, White  |  $179  |  Made of organic cotton
  10. Mythic Interior Flat Latex Paint |  $46.99/gallon, $93.98 for 2  |  COLOR: Coastal Vista 169-3  |  Zero VOCs, zero carcinogens, and low odor
  11. Grasscloth Wallpaper by Twenty2, chrolophyll  |  $32/yard; $320 for 10 yards  |  Made of hand-woven natural jute and colored with natural, nontoxic vegetable dye  | Cover the wall behind the bed with this wallpaper to add depth and subtle, but luxurious texture to the room.
  12. Modern Herringbone Blanket by Ortolan Organic  |  $1400  |  Made of 100% Certified organic tanguis cotton and hand-dyed and hand woven in Peru
  13. Organic Hemstitch Duvet Cover & Sham from Pottery Barn - Lime Green  |  $169/duvet and $29/standard sham (need 4); TOTAL:  $285  | Made of organic cotton
  14. Fleur Collection Skirt Lamp by LightenUp Designs  |  $600/ea., $1200 for 2  |  Made of natural clay, and nontoxic, handmade paints and glazes, and compatible with super energy-efficient LED lightbulbs
  15. Mammy Rug by Angela Adams, 8 x 10  |  $1699  |  Made of 100% New Zealand wool and Rugmark certified, ensuring that no illegal child labor was employed in the making of the rug.

TOTAL: $19,495.98 |  That’s why its called a “dream” budget, folks :)

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Claire de Lune Chandelier by Accent, 5-arm with shades, white  |  $200  |  Made of polypropelene, an eco-friendlier alternative to more commonly used plastics, ship flat, are packaged in a reusable canvas bag, and can be used with an energy saving bulb  |  It is the perfect way to add a bit of flourish to a room with so many clean lines and angles, and it perfectly complements the side table.  At just $200 is a relative bargain compared to everything else in the space.

Any tips or suggestions for what could have been included, or excluded, in this room? Send them to jennae@greenyourdecor.com

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1 Lisl Armstrong 08.03.08 at 6:55 pm

I love that room! How encouraging that we can have such beautiful things in a sustainable way. I especially love Angela Adams rugs.

Lisl Armstrong
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