IKEA Sofa bedsDoing two jobs to save you space and money, our sofa beds never rest – they leave that up to you or your guests. We have a big choice of styles and colours, with options like pull-out beds and corner sofa beds. Many have built-in storage for bed linens, too. With some models you can even choose the type of mattress to get exactly the comfort you prefer. You can take it with you, but you don't have to! Heavy lifting not required. You can do it yourself, but you don’t have to! Climate & Clean Energy Notes from the Panther Lounge What's off-gassing in your bedroom? Off-gassing in the bedroom is not cool. Does your mattress contain eco-friendlier ingredients? (Credit: kobiz7 via Flickr) February is "Bedroom Month" where I dish on all things bedroom-y! Week 3: Birth control Week 4: Clothing storage Fart jokes aside (for now), nighttime gas in the bedroom is not cool. Especially volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off-gassing from polyurethane foam!
Avoid nightmares about VOCs, fire retardants, antibacterial protection (some made with nanosilver particles) and stain-resistant finishes. Conventional mattresses tackle these with chemical treatments and toxic compounds, but wool naturally repels dust mites and natural latex foam is fire-resistant. Remember s — synthetic chemicals added as fire retardants? They're not produced in Canada, but imported by manufacturers and in consumer products (e.g., televisions, furniture and carpets). Subscribe to the Queen of Green digest Mattresses made in Canada generally do not contain these flame retardants, but it's always good to ask. Also avoid additives used to repel stains and water. Although natural fibres are better — wool, organic cotton, hemp and natural rubber — you'll need a separate savings account. Petroleum-based contents are what make regular mattresses affordable (i.e., cheap). Note: Natural rubber is natural latex but latex/rubber can also be synthetic!
Short on (wallet) green? Choose a mattress protector made from wool or organic cotton to create a barrier between you and that polyurethane foam mattress! And prioritize a natural crib mattress for babies (see a few options below). Some eco-friendlier mattresses (claims and products not tested, ranked or rated): Essentia (made in Montreal) with natural rubber or latex and a 20-year warranty! Majestic Sit & Sleep made in Canada from 100 per cent certified organic Dunlop latex (with three per cent unnatural binding agent), wool and organic cotton. Obasan made from natural rubber, organic wool and organic cotton — and can be customized. Organic Lifestyle uses wool, natural rubber (made in Canada) and innerspring with organic cotton (from the USA). Shepherd's Dream made from wool. What are your reviews of natural options? Comment on this blog to win pajamas for your little one from My Little Green Shop (draw date March 10th, 2014)! Lindsay Coulter, a fellow Queen of Green
FOAM & LATEX MATTRESSESIf you want your mattress to mold to the contours of your body and give you personalized support, then foam and latex are for you. Both materials absorb movement, so are ideal if you share the bed with a fidgety sleeper. Plus, these soft, flexible, resilient mattresses are long lasting because they can be turned regularly. All our foam and latex mattresses come with stretchable, knitted ticking on top that boosts point-elasticity, relieving stress on your hips, shoulders and neck. Try it for 365 days. Enjoy it for 25 years We’re sure you’ll love your new mattress. But just in case, you have 365 days to exchange it and try another. Once you’ve found the perfect one for you, we provide a 25 year limited warranty. Learn more about our 'Love it or exchange it' policy. Learn more about the 25-year limited warranty Foam & latex mattresses IKEA FAMILY products & offersThe requested URL /?p=759 was not found on this server. SOFA-BEDSDoing two jobs to save you space and money, our sofa beds never rest – they leave that up to you or your guests.
Available in more options Start the VALLENTUNA planner > Help you find a local showroom in case you want to see an item in-person. Show you estimated delivery dates without having to check out. The Brick respects your privacy and will not share this information with anyone. Enter your postal code to check your local price. Sleep On It: The Mattress Guide Daylight saving time putting a dent in your sleep? The slab you're copping your Z's on may be putting a bigger hole in the environment. What's under your sheets? Get 25-40% More Spending Money This week in Print > "ikea" in couches, futons in Ontario Get an alert with the newest ads for "ikea" in Ontario.Top 5 Ways to Use a Futon in Your Home imageA futon is a versatile piece of furniture to use either for seating or as a bed. Some homeowners use it primarily for one purpose while other owners may require it to do double duty on a regular basis....Read More about Top 5 Ways to Use a Futon in Your Home
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