The bedroom can serve as a multifunctional room--such as an office,
library, or laundry room--but in the end, it is a sanctuary for sleep. This
room should be the most luxurious and personal space in any home - a soothing
oasis that is conducive to relaxation and comfort. Here are some tips on how
you can design your bedroom for better sleep, which should be considered along
with color options, styles, and furniture.
1. A good mattress is the key to a good night’s rest.
A good night's rest may be as simple as getting a new
mattress. If your mattress is too lumpy, hard, or soft, it will keep you up all
night trying to get comfortable. There are many different types of mattresses, such as
pillow, foam, innerspring, adjustable, waterbeds, and airbeds; each type has
manufacturers who guarantee comfort and better sleep.
2. One of the most important conditions needed for
sound sleep is darkness.
According to Brandon Peters, M.D. , who is
trained in clinical sleep medicine and neurology at the University of Minnesota
Medical Center in Minneapolis, explains how our mind and body's natural circadian rhythm lean
towards following dark-light cycle. Therefore, the amount of light in your
bedroom will affect your sleep.
3. Air temperature can affect your sleep.
If the room is too cold or warm, it too can affect how
you sleep at night. A simple solution, which can be tested if you believe this
is your issue, is altering your thermostat. Other options you can incorporate
in your bedroom to help with room temperature is a ceiling fan, portable
heater, or heavy blinds and window, which
will help keep the room dark and prevent outside weather conditions from
entering your bedroom.
4. Soothing colors and soothing sounds make for a good
night's sleep.
Bright, vibrant colors can be fun, but sometimes it's
best not to use them within a bedroom, especially if you have trouble sleeping.
Instead, use calm, soothing colors like muted blues,
greens, and pastels, which
are more peaceful and calm. If you still would like to incorporate bright in your bedroom, use them as accents on
your pillows or
within artwork.
Besides
color, soothing sounds can promote sleep too, such as a babbling brook, soft
wind chimes, or crickets’ chirping. You can incorporate these sounds in your
room with a CD player or any other electronic device hidden away; if you prefer
the real thing, then place a small fountain in your bedroom or hang some wind
chimes outside your window.
5. Too much clutter can cause anxiety and lack of
sleep.
Too much clutter in your bedroom may cause your sleep
deprivation. Try to keep your bedroom in order so you're not worried about
tripping over stuff when you get up in the middle of the night or toss-and-turn
about cleaning up before you go to sleep. There are several storage options you
can use in your bedroom or closet that will tackle the clutter, which are
appealing and affordable, too.
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