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Eco-friendly paint is clearly better for bedrooms, especially if you're not into those chemical smells hanging around for weeks.
I only use that stuff at home now - water-based paints or bio-based ones are way less toxic, put out less VOCs and honestly they've really improved when it comes to colors and durability. The thing is it costs a bit more, but you really notice the difference when you're using it, and for a bedroom where you spend a decent amount of time anyway, it's a solid investment for your health.
After repainting the guest room two years ago, I noticed that the main difference really comes down to how long things last - eco-friendly paints don't hold up as well over time, that's true, but it really depends on the brand and quality you buy.
The thing people often forget is that cheap regular paint is also gonna fade pretty quickly, so you might as well spend a bit more on a good eco-friendly one and sleep soundly without breathing in solvents.
Especially in a bedroom, that's not something to brush off.
For bedrooms, the real question isn't just eco-friendly versus regular paint, it's mostly what finish you want! A matte eco-friendly paint is gonna be super for that cozy vibe, but heads up - it gets dirty way more easily and you basically can't clean it without messing up the surface, so if you've got kids or pets it's a pain.
Regular paints in satin or semi-gloss wash better but yeah, the smell thing is annoying for a week or two.
Personally I'd recommend a good compromise: a low-VOC paint (not necessarily 100% eco-friendly but ultra low in chemicals) in a light satin finish, you get the easy cleanup while dodging the fumes that wreck your bedroom!
You need to check your room's ventilation before you pick anything, because even eco-friendly paints can trap crazy amounts of moisture if there's no air circulation - I've seen it happen tons of times and it's a real issue nobody talks about.
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