How To Make Your Bedroom The Perfect Place To Sleep

Getting a good night’s sleep is important for so many different reasons. It is absolutely crucial for good health and wellbeing. Sleeping well can help reduce stress levels and blood sugar levels. Many studies also show that getting enough sleep can greatly benefit our heart, mind, and weight. So, as you can see, there is a remarkably strong argument for getting your required seven to nine hours of sleep each night!

However, even so, very few of us are actually getting near this recommended amount of sleep. But you don’t have to suffer from sleepless nights any longer. In fact, there are some small changes that you could make in your bedroom that will vastly improve your sleep patterns. Ready to get even more Zs? Then you need to take some inspiration from the following tips for converting your bedroom into a dreamy sleep environment.

Get A New Mattress

When was the last time you replaced your mattress? Can’t even remember? Then it is certainly time you thought about buying a new one! If your mattress is very old, you will find that it turns quite lumpy and very uncomfortable over time. You might even notice that there is a groove in the area where you always sleep! All of these lumps and bumps can keep you up at night. When you are ready to buy a new one, it is much better to visit your local mattress shop rather than simply ordering one online. This way, you can lie on a few different ones to find one that suits you.

We all need different types of mattresses depending on our backs. 

When you are ready to buy a new one, visiting your local mattress shop is much better than simply ordering one online. This way, you can lie on a few different ones to find one that suits you. We all need different types of mattresses depending on our backs. For instance, if you have a weak spine, you will benefit from a fairly hard mattress that keeps your back in a good position.

Think About Your Bedding

The bedding that you tuck yourself into each night will also play a role in your sleep.

Generally speaking, bedding and linen made from natural materials will help you sleep better, allowing your skin to breathe during the night. They are also warm, without weight which can often make things too hot in your bed.

If you have allergies, it is also worth looking for some hypoallergenic materials. As long as you avoid using toxic bedding (read more about toxic bedding), you should be in the clear.

A bad pillow can also cause you to stay awake all night. If your pillow doesn’t spring back when you try to fold it in half it is time to replace it as it no longer has sufficient support for your neck. Getting a sustainable bamboo pillow can also improve your sleep since bamboo fabric is hypoallergenic and highly absorbent.

Remove Distractions

There should be no distractions in your bedroom that could be keeping you up at night. Your bedroom is made for sleep, so anything else that doesn’t promote good sleeping habits should be removed. For instance, the light from laptop and smartphone screens can wake you up, so banning these devices from your boudoir is a good idea.

Try not to use them for at least an hour before you go to bed too – this will help your mind and body calm down and relax before bedtime. Any clocks that tick quite loudly should also be removed. Don’t take away any books from by your bed, though, as reading is a great way to unwind before you turn off the light.

Block Out The Lights

Does your bedroom look out across a road? If so, then you may notice that the light from nearby street lamps shines through your windows. This light can be extremely distracting when you are trying to drift off to sleep. During the summer, you will also have to contend with light nights and mornings. Some nights, you may need to go to bed before the sun sets, and a bedroom filled with sunlight isn’t the easiest place to sleep!

However, there is one solution to this problem. And that is blackout blinds! These blinds look just like any other blinds except that they have the added advantage of completely blocking out all forms of light. 

How does your bedroom induce sleep?