19 March 2024
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Summertime is about to start and this means that we will put the clock one hour forward on March 31, 2024. An hour less sleep and the change in daylight may affect your sleeping schedule. How do you ensure a pleasant sleeping environment and therefore a good sleeping routine? At COSH! we give you tips to improve the quality of your sleep.
From a high-quality duvet cover made from natural materials to woollen blankets. Did you know that the right bedroom accessories contribute to a better sleep routine? “Like running, sleeping is a performance-oriented activity. If you run with new shoes, the right equipment and uplifting music you will probably perform better.” explains Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., clinical psychologist, diplomat of the American Board of Sleep Medicine, and Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. “The same goes for sleeping; if you choose the right bedroom accessories in a pleasant environment, you will probably sleep better.”
So don’t underestimate how big the impact of your bedroom is on how well you sleep at night. It is certainly worth investing in good bedroom accessories that are not only better for your sleeping routine, but also better for the environment. For example, choose linen bedding, a good mattress, woollen blankets and soft plaids made from recycled materials. Pamper yourself and decorate your bedroom with comfortable and aesthetic bedroom accessories made from more natural materials.
Choose consciously for high-quality bed linen made from natural materials
Kalani
Sleeping under satin-soft, luxurious bed linen, who wouldn’t want this? The Belgian brand Kalani makes beautiful, luxurious bedding and guarantees sweet dreams and energetic mornings. When you choose Kalani, you automatically choose local, high-quality, more natural and environmentally conscious products. Kalani’s washed linen is completely manufactured in Europe: the flax comes from Belgium, France and the Netherlands, the spinning of the yarns is done in Italy and the finishing is done in Portugal. Linen is naturally a strong and high-quality material, so you can enjoy your bedding for an extra long time. Therefore, few pesticides or fertilisers and no chemicals are used in its production.
Enjoy a good night’s sleep with the soft bedding of Kalani. From a casual to a more sophisticated style, washed linen is the ideal choice to give you a comfortable night’s sleep, both in summer and winter. Give your bedroom a warm and aesthetic look by adding washed linen in soft colours.
Winter tip: did you know that choosing the right bedding can help you warm up your bed without turning on the heating in your bedroom? Discover Kalani’s tips here!
Kayori
Age-old Japanese wisdom teaches us to take a step back every now and then to bring life back to its core. Therefore, a conscious and more relaxed lifestyle contributes to a good night’s sleep. The Dutch brand Kayori emphasises these moments. Their collection includes bedding made from natural materials in earthy and soft colours. Experience a wonderfully soft feeling in bed with a luxurious Tencel duvet cover or a fitted sheet made of high quality organic cotton.
Curious about Kayori’s bedding collection? Step into De Groene Passage in Rotterdam and discover the interior store Van Binnen.
Replace your duvet with a wool alternative
Texeler
Cuddle up and sleep like a baby! To create extra sleeping comfort, you could consider replacing your synthetic duvet with a wool alternative from Texeler. A woollen duvet keeps you extra warm in the winter and cools you down in the summer. These high-quality woollen duvets from Texeler last for years and wool has natural self-cleaning properties, which contributes to the durability and ease of maintenance of the duvets.
The history of the Dutch brand Texeler goes back to 1984, where the local economy of the Dutch island Texel has also been stimulated since then. The woollen duvets are filled with 100% double-combed Texel sheep wool, coming from small-scale, environmentally conscious sheep farming. The cover of the duvet is made of 90% Tencel and 10% wool. Both materials are biodegradable and have natural insulation. Discover the whole story behind the brand Texeler and why it is a good choice for your bedroom.
Do you want to replace your duvet with a woollen alternative from Texeler? Visit interior store Van Binnen in De Groene Passage in Rotterdam and you’ll be provided with personal advice.
Go for extra comfort with a cosy plaid
Complete your bedroom with a warm, comfortable and aesthetic plaid. A plaid is not just super cosy as an extra warm layer on your bed, but it also gives your bedroom a beautiful finishing touch. Whether you neatly fold the plaid or drape it loosely over the bed, a plaid provides extra layering, texture, a touch of colour and a cosy look in your bedroom.
Oxious
When choosing a plaid, go for a soft, timeless colour and more durable materials. A good example is the versatile Elegance plaid from Oxious. This plaid is made from recycled cotton and the brand pays extra attention to social and responsible working conditions. The items of Oxious are made by women in Turkey, so that these women have a higher chance of a better future. By choosing a plaid from Oxious you’re not only making your bedroom a little more beautiful, but you also help to make the world a little more beautiful.
Kalani
Or go for a knitted rug from the collection of the Belgian brand Kalani. You can choose from different designs in warm, neutral and timeless colours made of Fairtrade certified organic cotton.
Sleep in style with a comfortable and elegant pyjama
Indikon
A good night’s sleep also includes comfortable and soft nightwear. In a cosy pyjama it is easier to relax and this helps to get a better sleep routine. Discover the nightwear of the Brussels brand Indikon, in which you’ll not only sleep wonderful, but will also look beautiful. Indikon’s handmade pyjamas are inspired by the Greek summer in harmony with Indian influences. The brand also pays extra attention to the environment and provides better working conditions. The motifs are printed on white organic cotton that is GOTS certified and they are committed to create more justice in the fashion industry, mainly in India. The pyjamas of Indikon are the perfect outfit for relaxing days and nights at home.
Mana Loa
Or go for a more casual lounge outfit in which you can also shine outside your home. Spend a relaxing morning in a stylish and comfortable loungewear outfit from the Belgian brand Mana Loa. Go for a refined suit made of organic cotton or a lighter set made of beautiful and timeless linen.
Discover the finest pyjama and nightwear brands in different styles here.
Sleep extra long with a sleeping mask
It makes sense: a sleeping mask ensures that you fall asleep faster because there is less light. Less light means that you produce melatonin faster, which means you fall asleep faster and easier, according to Chinese research. But did you also know that it improves the quality of your sleep? The same study also showed that it takes less time for you to enter REM sleep. This phase of your sleep is very important, because this is where you process all the impressions of that day. Did you have a busy day? Then wearing a sleeping mask that night is an extra good idea! Because after a good and long night of sleep, you will wake up feeling refreshed and empowered the next day.
The choice of sleep masks is enormous, so we understand it can be difficult to choose one. We recommend choosing a natural and soft material; this is better for your skin, sleep ánd the environment. A sleeping mask is in contact with your skin all night, so you obviously want the material to contain as few chemicals and synthetics as possible. Take a look at Kalani’s collection of sleeping masks, made from certified organic and Fairtrade cotton. With more ecological materials and good working conditions, you not only help improve your night of sleep, but you also contribute to a better textile industry.
Create a relaxing atmosphere with natural wax candles
Candles are an age-old tradition and are the perfect way to create a cosy and warm atmosphere in your bedroom. A pleasant atmosphere in your bedroom makes you relax easier and therefore contributes to a better night’s sleep. Choose a more sustainable candle made from natural materials like soy, beeswax or rapeseed. For example, the brand Kalani offers more environmentally friendly candles made of 100% natural wax, cast in an aesthetic and minimalist concrete holder. Or take a look at Snuist in Tilburg, a creative care workshop space where young adults with a distance from the labour market make colourful candles from soy wax.
Want to know more about which candles are better for the environment and where you can buy them? Read more about more sustainable alternatives to candles in this article.
