Category: Furniture

Do you dread the alarm clock going off because you wake up exhausted and with brain fog each day?  Your bedroom may have toxic furniture that’s putting chemicals into the air you breathe all night long. If you change this, you could wake up more energized and thinking clearly each morning rather than feeling crappy. We’ll walk you through how to get rid of the toxic furniture and choose non-toxic dressers, nightstands, and more! Plus, give you some ideas for where to buy them. Why Would My Bedroom Have Toxic Furniture? Unknowingly, we buy furniture that is made of lots of glues, adhesives, plastics, resins, and wood dust or particles. These woods are called composite woods. On furniture descriptions, you’ll see them described as: MDFEngineered WoodPlywoodVeneer woodParticle boardHardboardMelamine (a type…

Have you confused solid wood, hardwood, and composite wood? You’re not alone. So.many.people confuse these terms and use them interchangeably.  However, they have entirely different meaning— and healthiness level.  In this article, we’ll explain the difference between solid wood and composite wood, which rooms should have solid wood furniture, and why it matters.  Solid Wood vs. Composite Wood: What’s the Difference? Solid Wood Solid wood means that the entire piece of wood is actually wood (!) instead of fillers and binders that can be toxic to health.  Solid wood is the healthiest form (compared to composite wood). How do you know your organic, nontoxic wood furniture is made of solid wood? It will state “solid wood” on the product description.  Almost too easy, right?! When choosing solid wood furniture, be…