{"id":98446,"date":"2025-03-14T14:08:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T14:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/?p=98446"},"modified":"2026-07-09T08:09:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T08:09:21","slug":"kitchen-with-island-advantages-and-space-needed-to-consider-it-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/en\/kitchen-with-island-advantages-and-space-needed-to-consider-it-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Formaldehyde-free furniture made of natural wood"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Formaldehyde<\/strong> is a substance classified as <strong>a carcinogen<\/strong> by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in 2004, but <strong>it is<\/strong> still <strong>found in many<\/strong> everyday <strong>products<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This substance is of particular concern in the furniture industry, as it remains inside homes for long periods of time and can contribute to indoor air pollution.<\/p>\n<p>Choosing furniture made of natural wood not only eliminates the risks associated with formaldehyde but also offers numerous <strong>benefits in terms of home comfort<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nuovo-progetto-1-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nuovo-progetto-1-2.webp 1024w, https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nuovo-progetto-1-2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nuovo-progetto-1-2-768x513.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Formaldehyde: What It Is and Where It&#8217;s Found<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p>Formaldehyde is a <strong>volatile organic compound\u2014a colorless gas<\/strong> with a pungent odor\u2014that is widely used in the furniture and construction industries, as well as in household products. It is found in adhesives, insulation materials, particleboard, and even in textiles and cosmetics. <\/p>\n<p>Prolonged exposure to formaldehyde can cause respiratory problems, eye and skin irritation, and has been linked to an increased risk of cancer. For this reason, it is <strong>essential to limit its presence in the home<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-98456 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nuovo-progetto-10.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nuovo-progetto-10.webp 768w, https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nuovo-progetto-10-300x196.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural Wood Furniture: The Best Choice for Health and Well-Being<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p>Choosing furniture made of wood means investing in a healthier and more comfortable home environment. There are many benefits to this choice: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Better air quality<\/strong>: Natural wood does not emit toxic substances, helping to reduce indoor pollution and improve indoor air quality.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Humidity Regulation<\/strong>: Solid wood is a hygroscopic material, capable of absorbing and releasing moisture depending on environmental conditions. This helps maintain a balanced indoor climate, preventing excessive dryness or humidity. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Thermal comfort<\/strong>: Thanks to its natural insulating properties, wood helps maintain a comfortable temperature inside rooms, reducing energy consumption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nuovo-progetto-4-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nuovo-progetto-4-1.webp 768w, https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nuovo-progetto-4-1-300x196.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Relaxing and stress-relieving effect<\/strong>: Studies show that the presence of wooden elements in living spaces has a positive impact on psychological well-being, reducing stress and increasing feelings of relaxation and connection with nature.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Durability and sustainability<\/strong>: Solid wood is strong and long-lasting. Furthermore, choosing wood from responsibly managed forests helps protect the environment. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These characteristics make natural wood not only an aesthetic and design choice, but a genuine solution for those who want to live in a healthier and more comfortable environment<\/p>\n<p>Scandola has always been committed to creating eco-friendly and natural furnishings, ensuring that its furniture is either formaldehyde-free or certified as having minimal emissions. Our goal is to create spaces that combine health, aesthetics, and respect for the environment <\/p>\n<p>The introduction of a <a href=\"https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/en\/strengths\/environmental-sustainability\/\"><strong>completely water-based painting<\/strong> cycle, <strong>free of formaldehyde<\/strong><\/a> and certified <strong>in Class A+<\/strong> , as well as the use of only vinyl glues, is another essential step for us in this direction.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nuovo-progetto-5.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nuovo-progetto-5.webp 768w, https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nuovo-progetto-5-300x196.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Reduce Formaldehyde in Your Home<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p>In addition to choosing <strong>formaldehyde-free furniture<\/strong>, there are other useful steps you can take to improve indoor air quality:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid smoking inside the house.<\/li>\n<li>Ventilate rooms frequently, especially the ones used most often, such as the kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain a constant temperature and a humidity level between 40% and 60%.<\/li>\n<li>Use formaldehyde-free cleaning products and read the labels on cleaning products carefully.<\/li>\n<li>Place indoor plants that can absorb harmful substances, such as Boston ferns, ficus, peace lilies, dracaena, and areca palms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p>Formaldehyde is a silent enemy found in many homes, but by making the right choices, you can drastically reduce its presence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Choosing natural wood furniture is a concrete step toward a healthier and more welcoming home<\/strong>. Discover <a href=\"\/?page_id=26\">our collections<\/a> and let yourself be inspired by the timeless charm of wood. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/en\/accessories\/beds\/double-beds\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nuovo-progetto-8.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nuovo-progetto-8.webp 768w, https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nuovo-progetto-8-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nuovo-progetto-8-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nuovo-progetto-8-700x700.webp 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We spend most of our time at home, so it\u2019s essential to ensure a healthy and safe environment. Discover the value of natural wood furniture\u2014free of formaldehyde\u2014to improve your quality of life. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":98451,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[238],"tags":[363],"class_list":["post-98446","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice","tag-materials"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98446","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=98446"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98446\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":114315,"href":"https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98446\/revisions\/114315"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/98451"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=98446"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=98446"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scandolamobili.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=98446"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}