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5 Bedroom Design Ideas for Better Sleep

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Getting good and restful sleep seems to elude a lot of people. In the USA, a third of the adult population reported getting less than the recommended hours of sleep according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). In a global study sponsored by Philips, an estimated 62% of the adult population around the world felt that they don’t get enough sleep.

The lack of good-quality sleep is an important health issue as it can be a major contributing factor to lifestyle diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and various heart conditions. Moreover, poor sleep conditions such as insomnia and sleep apnea are often linked to mental health illnesses like depression and anxiety.

There are a lot of medications, sleeping techniques, and other treatments for insomnia and other sleeping disorders. However, one often neglected factor is the bedroom. Is your bedroom conducive to restful slumber? If the answer is no, then read on and find out how you can redesign your bedroom to get better sleep.

Eliminate the Clutter

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If there ever was a perfect time to do some cleaning and organizing, this is it. As they say, “A cluttered space is a sign of a cluttered mind.” As your bedroom goal is to have a restful sleep, you need to have a space that’s clean and organized to reduce stress and calm the mind.

In your bedroom, remove everything that may keep you from winding down, such as unfolded laundry, paperwork, and the like. Move your exercise equipment to another room so you don’t have to think about working out when you need to relax and sleep.

Over-sized furniture may also cause your bedroom to look cluttered and confined. Create a more relaxed vibe by getting rid of furniture that does not fit your space. Fortunately, you won’t have to give it away. Instead, visit a buy and sell online platform like LookingFour and post your old furniture pieces for sale. While there, you can also check out other furniture pieces that better fit your space such as a bed frame that matches your mattress or a smaller bedside table.

Replace Electronics in the Bedroom

One of the most challenging but important things to do to get better sleep is to remove the electronics in the bedroom. These include all your screens: cellphones, tablets, laptops, and TVs. Study after study has found that screen time before bed has a negative effect on the quality and quantity of sleep. The endless scrolling through social media, for one, keeps the brain awake and delays REM sleep. What’s more, the blue light emitted from the screen throws off your natural circadian rhythm, which could make you feel groggy when you wake up.

Replace your electronics with a stack of books to read, aromatherapy tools, and calming oils. Reading not only increases your knowledge, but it also helps to relax the mind, making it the perfect activity for winding down at night. Meanwhile, aromatherapy is widely used to relieve stress and enhance mood, making it worth considering if you constantly find yourself unable to relax in bed. To help you wind down further, you can try essential oils that are recommended for sleep such as lavender, bergamot, chamomile, cedarwood, and clary sage.

Get a Better Mattress

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Your mattress directly affects the quality of sleep you’re getting. If you can’t remember when you bought your mattress, chances are you need to replace it. Ideally, a mattress should be replaced every 10 years or so. Waking up with a sore back and feeling the box springs sag under your bedding are all indications that you need to replace your mattress.

In deciding on a new mattress, you need to consider your sleeping style, level of support, and the size of your bed frame. For better results, you can do your research or consult with a sleep specialist to learn more about what kind of mattress fits your sleeping habits.

Add Layered Lighting

Lighting can make a room look and feel different. Overhead lighting is great for working as it’s bright and illuminates a whole room, but it’s not conducive to relaxation and sleep. That’s why you need bedside lamps or recessed lights that produce a warmer glow at a lower brightness. At night, these lights create a calmer mood while being bright enough so you can wind down with a book and read until you get sleepy.

As for natural lighting, experts suggest putting up lightweight curtains on your windows to let in the sunlight in the morning. Blackout curtains tend to disorient you into thinking it’s still nighttime. While it’s great for graveyard shift workers who need sleep in the daytime, it’s not advisable for anyone who needs to follow a natural circadian rhythm.

Choose Calming Colors

Colors have a dramatic effect on a person's mood and energy. With a calm bedroom in mind, choose muted colors such as pastels and earth tones. That said, you don’t have to make your bedroom too colorful. For a more cohesive look, choose a central color and one or two accent colors for your bedroom.

Designing your bedroom with restful sleep in mind can be daunting. However, the benefits to your health and wellness far outweigh the inconvenience and effort. Hopefully, with these design suggestions for your bedroom, you have an idea of what needs to be done to sleep soundly each night.

Are you ready to redesign your bedroom for better sleep? Check out LookingFour.com for all your bedroom furniture needs. Our online platform is open to everyone who wants to declutter and sell their furniture online. It’s also a great place to find bargains for home furnishings and other essentials.

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