Let’s see together what design techniques will help you spend a third of your life with maximum comfort.
Did you know that your bedroom can affect the quality of your night’s rest? From temperature to lighting, from bedding to mattress firmness, scientific research has found that your environment has a real impact on your sleep.
Whether you just want to improve your bedroom decor or are struggling with an existing problem of insomnia, interior design work can help your dreams become a reality.
While you might think that you’ll get the best night’s sleep on the softest mattress, that’s actually not the case for most people.
Remember when you were a child, you were afraid to go to bed and tried to put off going to bed as much as possible? As an adult, you’ll likely face the opposite problem: you’ll want to crawl under the covers earlier than your work schedule allows…
Try using one or more of these design tips to help you fall asleep faster and experience the tangible benefits of a quality night’s rest.
Replace the Light Bulbs In the Chandelier and Other Lighting Fixtures
Artificial light can mimic natural light and therefore disrupt your natural sleep rhythm by blocking the production of melatonin as night falls. To create a calmer lighting scheme, consider using a warm spectrum bulb in the bedroom. If possible, equip lighting fixtures with dimmers.
These lamps will fill the room with a dim light, which will signal to the brain that it is time to go to bed.
Find the Optimal Location for Your Bed Using Feng Shui Principles
The best place to rest is quiet, dark and comfortable. According to the ancient Chinese practice of Feng Shui, placing objects in our space can help us find inner balance. Place the bed so that you can see the entire bedroom, but not in front of the door. The head of the bed should be located in the center of the wall, making the bed the “center of attention.” It is important that there is no mirror opposite the bed.
It will be great if there is space on either side of the bed for bedside tables or a chest of drawers. You can put potted plants on them that will fill the bedroom with lively energy.
This arrangement of the bed will allow you to observe the entire room without looking at the door. This will help you relax faster and fall into a healthy sleep.
Remove Anything that Reminds You of Work
We have become very attached to electronic devices. However, if you strive for quality sleep, then you will have to give them up. TVs, laptops and smartphones should be kept outside the room where you sleep. The bedroom should be used only for sleep and intimacy. This room should be a worry-free zone, including thoughts about work.
If you have a bookshelf in your bedroom, you might be better off moving it to another room. Books in the bedroom will only remind you of unfinished projects. In addition, dust accumulates on books, which you inhale during sleep, which does not have the best effect on your health.
Do you like to read before bed? Leave the book you are reading on your bedside table. And it is better to store the main library in the living room or office, but not in the bedroom.
Clean Up Under the Bed
There should be nothing unnecessary under the bed, not even storage space. Sleeping on top of seasonal clothes, shoes or any other items can cause you anxiety.
What about the Ottoman bed, you ask? Many experts agree that you can use the space under your mattress to store bedding. This option is especially relevant for small apartments.
Choose Blackout Curtains
If your bedroom faces south or east, the rays of the early morning sun will prevent you from getting a good night’s sleep. In this case, you should give preference to thick curtains. Blackout curtains will reliably protect the room from the light of street advertising, street lamps and traffic lights. Heavy, blackout drapes will help block out as much sunlight as possible if you need to sleep in during the day for one reason or another.
Fill the Air With Soothing Scents
Aromatherapy has been proven to help fill a space with a feeling of safety and peace. With the help of essential oils you can get rid of stress, anxiety or mental agitation, that is, all those experiences that prevent you from falling asleep.
Opt for lavender, ylang-ylang, and chamomile essential oils because they promote relaxation by lowering body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure.
Several studies have shown that lavender has the most calming effects. Smells can also become part of emotional memory. Essential oils, especially those associated with positivity and calmness, can help relax the body and help you fall asleep more easily.
Try using sleep masks with a pleasant aroma of essential oils. For example, a comfortable mask with the relaxing aroma of tangerine or oregano. You already know that lavender can work real miracles.
Choose a Medium-Firm Mattress
Choosing a mattress is always a subjective matter, since we can experience different levels of comfort on the same mattress. However, as a general rule, a medium-firm mattress that supports the curve of the spine is best for promoting healthy sleep.
As long as your head and neck remain in a neutral position, you can get a good night’s sleep without having to wake up in the middle of the night to change positions. If you’re only a stomach or back sleeper, you might even want to choose a firmer mattress.
