Bedrooms Even The Most Stubborn Night Owls Can Sleep In

 

 

There are so many aspects of style, of aesthetic, of dimensions, and how we use light and space, that it can be easy to sometimes forget which aspects of a room are most important.

When it comes to the bedroom, that aspect is obviously sleep.

If you haven’t been catching the forty winks you need, then the best place to start is with the bedroom itself.

Here, we’re going to look at the numerous changes you can make that, when all added together, can make a bedtime haven out of any room.

Hello darkness, my old friend

Nightlights aren’t very useful once you’re no longer afraid of the dark.

In fact, they can actively compromise your sleep.

Electronic light of any kind has been scientifically proven to make it harder to fall asleep.

Many people treat the bedroom as a second lounge, meaning it’s most often the place to keep another television.

If you struggle with insomnia, it might be worth keeping electronics out of the bedroom

If you can’t completely remove electronics, then at least think about setting a rule that you’re not going to be close to any screens for half-an-hour before bed-time.

Electronic screens emit what’s known as “blue light”, which slows and suppresses the release of melatonin, the “sleep hormone” in the brain.

On another note, they tend to keep your brain more active in general, which isn’t conducive to a peaceful slip into slumber.

Don’t bring the noise

Unfortunately, we don’t always have control of the noise levels of the bedroom and some sensitive sleepers can find themselves jolted awake by every knock in and outside the home.

There are a lot of ways to control the noise in the room , however.

First of all, there are the methods or muffle or otherwise quiet the noise.

The right placement of furniture, such as moving a bookcase against a wall that’s a source of noise, can help dampen it.

On the other hand, if you identify a wall where noise tends to come through, there’s where you should avoid putting the headboard of the bed.

Otherwise, adding acoustic tiles to the room can do a lot to absorb damage, just as draft excluders can keep noise from slipping under the door.

On the other hand, it’s suggested that covering external noise with white noise can make for a much more peaceful sleeping environment.

There are plenty of relaxation apps, for instance, that can play more soothing, gentle background noise that some find it easier to sleep through.

The softer, the better

A good night’s sleep requires a focus on all the senses of the body, which includes touch.

Reactions to the tactile nature of our environment can do a lot to get us into the right frame of mind for sleeping.

For instance, if the bedroom is too minimalist, with cold materials and hard edges, it’s easy to see why that might not get us in the mood to cozy up and go to sleep.

Even more of a concern is waking up to set foot out of bed, only to get jolted away because of a freezing bedroom floor.

To that end, learning to choose the right rugs , where to place them and how to add a little softness to the room can make it much more relaxing and a much more fitting environment for feeling comfortable in.

Have a nose for these things

When it comes to eliciting mental and emotional responses, the sense of smell is one of the most powerful.

That’s especially true of our sense of memory and our relaxation.

Aromatherapy is so effective because it’s been proven to work, and one of the best applications is in helping people fight sleep deprivation.

Lavender is famously one of the best scents for helping people get to sleep.

But not everyone likes lavender and there are different smells that can be used as an effective alternative.

Lemon, jasmine, and ylang ylang are other great aromatherapy scents for the bedroom check out Aroma Therapy and Insomnia for more information.

How you distribute those scents can matter as much, as well.

Some people spray their pillow with them, but many can find that makes a scent too strong to work its influence.

Instead, investing in a diffuser can achieve a much subtler effect.

Better beds

You can’t talk about a better night’s sleep without talking about what kind of bed, exactly, you’re sleeping on.

There’s a wide variety of different beds and your mileage may vary with them.

However, there are a few elements that make what many would consider a quality bed.

If you’re a light sleeper and any discomfort is likely to wake you, you’re looking for a mix of support, shape retention, motion isolation and, of course, softness.

It’s worth doing your research on beds, like starting with this Plushbeds Eco Bliss review.

Of course, it’s highly recommended you try before you buy anything.

Whether a bed fits you in the long-term is guesswork to a degree, but if you find it immediately uncomfortable, then it’s not likely to serve you very well.

Don’t forget the bedding

A comfortable bed can be ruined by a poor choice of bedding, however.

There are plenty of guides that can help you find quality sheets and types of bed sheets and bedding fabrics  more likely to help you sleep.

But you want to know the details of your linens to make sure you’re choosing quality.

For instance, the higher a thread count, the higher the quality of your bedding.

There are different weaves, too, with sateen weaves feeling smoother, while percale feels crisper and even.

On the other hand, some people prefer cotton because it’s a much more porous lightweight material, meaning that bedding tends to breathe more easily, creating a cooler sensation that’s particularly good in the summer.

Chill out

Speaking of the summer, heat is one of the most frustrating enemies of sleep.

Especially if it’s a humid heat that makes the room feel muggy and makes the bed feel cloying to the point that you might imagine you would have a more comfortable night on the floor.

Improving the airflow of the room can make a huge difference, too.

Dehumidifiers can do a lot of the work in making the room feel much less oppressively humid.

Look at options like the best quiet dehumidifiers at Good Air Geeks for those that can make sleep easier without making too much noise.

Find your peace

Naturally, being of the right mindset for a night’s sleep is as dependent on your mind as it is on your body.

Some of the already mentioned tips, such as using aromatherapy and white noise apps, already have a certain relaxing effect.

But the more steps you take to ease any stress out of your mind and body, the easier it can be to fall asleep.

For instance, you might take a bath before you go to bed, or you might take that half-an-hour of no-electronics time to meditate.

A more relaxing bedroom design, including a softer color palette, can do a lot to create the right environment, too.

On the other hand, clutter and mess can have the exact opposite effect.

Getting your sleep is important.

Also Mental and physical health can take a beating, including greater levels of stress and more risk of back pain if you’re deprived.

So, take the tips above seriously and start considering the changes you should make to not only the design of the bedroom but how you use it.

Sweet dreams won’t be out of your reach for much longer.