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Makeover: Modern, Eco-Friendly Nursery

Posted by Amy Thursday, October 30, 2008 7:30 AM
This week on Pure Design, designer and host Samantha Pynn tackles a nursery for soon-to-be parents Helen and Niall. The result is a baby room that's hip, colourful and eco-friendly.

Pure Design Nursery Makeover

My favourite part of the room? The do-it-yourself paper lantern mobile and wallpaper animal decals. Full step-by-step instructions can be found on the Pure Design site.

Pure Design Nursery Makeover

Eco-Tips from Samantha Pynn

Tip #1: Lighter paint colours contain less pigment and usually have lower VOCs, which means they produce less harmful gas than darker colours.

Tip #2: When looking for crib mattresses, lean towards ones that use natural types of flame-retardant powders on the mattress foam, such as baking soda or cilia. This is a more eco-friendly and healthy option to the toxic chemicals that are conventionally used.

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Comments:

Looks wonderful!  There are seemingly endless possibilities when looking to redecorate sustainably and healthfully.  Some things to look into when redoing baby's room: Plant-based and zero VOC paints; Organic merino wool mattresses (naturally flame resistant); Organic, Fair Trade and non-synthetically dyed clothing/bedding; PVC-free, Fair Trade, non-toxic toys; Sustainable Wood furniture, treated without harsh chemicals like formaldehyde, which won't off-gas; Recycled fiber carpets (Interlock is one of the best); LED light bulbs; Natural cleaning supplies and air fresheners.

As always, follow the Precautionary Principal and consider that less is often more-especially in the absence of hard, verifiable evidence.

Sara

October 30, 2008 10:10 AM

 

I saw this show air last year and loved the room. Just wondering if there is a web site for all the cute stuffed dolls..?

sarah

October 3, 2009 6:53 PM

 
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