A well-designed home provides a place to return from a busy day and relax. You should be perfectly at ease in your house, and when you lay your head on your pillow at night, you should feel safe, secure, and comfortable. It’s vital that you get enough sleep at night so you can go about your day and preserve your mental and physical health. That’s why you should invest in the ultimate bedroom and sleep haven.
The first step is to learn what’s prohibiting you from getting the best rest at night, and then you can fix those issues and design the perfect sleep palace.
Recognize It’s Time To Make A Change
The first step to designing the perfect haven that suits your needs is to learn if you have a problem. You may believe that you’re sleeping through the night, but if you wake up feeling groggy and unready to take on the day, you may not be as rested as you thought.
You need to recognize some physical signs that you’re not getting your best sleep. One of them is when you wake up with a dry or sore throat, which is often the result of sleep apnea or breathing more through your mouth instead of your nose. Your teeth may also hurt because you grind them as you toss and turn. The tension can make your jaw hurt throughout the day.
There may be existing items in your room that may be ruining your sleep, and so you need to make a change. For instance, if you leave the TV on at night, the noise and artificial light it emits can disrupt your sleep. Also, heavy electric blankets can get too hot and disrupt your body temperature. Your issue may also be that you have too much of a mess in your bedroom, and the disorganization can keep you up at night as you worry about how you’ll ever get it right. Eliminate that issue by organizing your room during the day by tackling one area at a time until it’s clean.
Your Bed Could Be The Culprit
Your bed is one of the first elements of the bedroom that you may need to change to get quality sleep. Start with your mattress. Your mattress may be too flat, bumpy, or short. If you’ve tried different mattresses, but nothing is doing the trick, you may want to upgrade your bedroom with an ergonomic mattress. Those beds can adjust to your comfort level, and you can make tweaks until you get them just right.
Your pillows could also be the culprit. A pillow that is too flat or misshapen can cause various issues, including poor posture, and spinal alignment problems, and make it so you can’t fall asleep. If you wake up and your neck is stiff or sore, you have frequent headaches during the day, or the pillow is so high up that you can’t sleep, it may be time to look for an alternative. Pillows are generally affordable, so try different options until you’re satisfied.
Adjust The Air Flow And Quality
Sometimes, it’s what you can’t see in your room that’s preventing you from drifting off into dreamland. Poor air quality can be detrimental to your sleep. A poorly ventilated bedroom can lead to the accumulation of carbon dioxide, mold, and other dangerous particles. Too much of it can lead to nighttime nasal congestion or coughing that can keep you up all night. Also, particle pollution can get into your respiratory tract while you sleep, leading to discomfort that wakes you up.
The best way to fight the risks of poor air quality and make your sleep haven as clean as possible is to place an air purifier in your room. You can also open a window and point a fan towards it to get the dust particles outside.
Another option is to install a ceiling fan, which will circulate the air so it doesn’t build up in one place. It also helps to keep the room at a reasonable temperature so you don’t overheat. Take your time when selecting a ceiling fan, and choose one that will work in your particular room. A small fan in a large room won’t make much of an impact, and you’ll just end up wasting electricity. Use these guidelines as a rule of thumb:
Small rooms of approximately 175 square feet should have fans with 42 to 48-inch blades.
Medium rooms of approximately 300 square feet should have fans with 52-inch blades.
Large rooms of approximately 350 square feet should have fans with 60-inch blades or larger.
The number of blades on your fan can also make a difference. The more blades, the more efficient it will be. For the best results, look for fans with a blade pitch of 12 to 15 degrees.
Update The Bedroom
There are several other modifications you can make in the bedroom to make it super-comfortable, including the paint color. Certain colors are more conducive to relaxation, like blue-green, which can evoke feelings of the sea and sky and put you immediately at ease. Green can also remind you of nature, which can help you to feel less stressed. Even white is a good option because it makes the room feel calm and spacious.
Another element that can negatively affect your bedroom environment is too much noise. Whether you have roommates who are too loud or you live near a train or a street with constant traffic, you may find it hard to drift to sleep. The whirl of a ceiling or bedside fan can create nice white noise. So can listening to soothing music or activating a sound machine.
Conclusion
Everyone’s sleep haven will be different, so the key to good quality sleep is finding what works for you and your lifestyle. Experiment with different ideas and create your perfect, relaxing space.