Follow These Tips to Create a Bedroom Designed for Sleep

Bedrooms have become a part of the active living space of modern homes. That means they are loaded with things that stimulate and engage inhabitants. However, that can sometimes make actual sleeping difficult. If you notice that sleep has been evading you, try using these tips to create a bedroom designed to encourage and promote a restful night. 

Use Quiet Colors

The color of your room can directly impact the quantity and quality of your sleep. Painting your walls in calm, quiet colors can help promote sleep and relaxation. Muted blues are especially popular because of their impact on the human psyche. Blue can help lower body temperature and heart rate, and it promotes feelings of calm and peace. If you aren't a fan of blue, there are plenty of other options like tans, browns, and soft greys or silver. 

Sleep in Comfort

Comfort is crucial to falling asleep quickly and staying asleep, and room temperature can play a role in that. Experts agree that the best temperature for sleeping is around 65 degrees. Turning the thermostat down may help lower your internal body temperature, which sends signals to your brain and body that it should sleep. 

Make sure your bed is in good shape and stays that way. Learn the difference between a mattress pad vs topper, and which is best for your bed. Modern mattress toppers provide additional support and comfort and can extend the life of a bed that is starting to show wear. A mattress pad is thinner and designed to protect your mattress. Use soft sheets that whisk sweat away from your body to keep you cool and comfortable all night. 

Block External Light

People tend to sleep best in total darkness, and your windows may be letting in more light than you realize. The days of complete darkness at night are long behind most people today. Street lights, cars, and distant businesses operating and advertising with illuminated signs all create a glow that can permeate your personal space. Luckily, you don't have to move to a remote wilderness to achieve total darkness in the bedroom. There are plenty of options to help create a sleeping oasis.

There are many different types of window treatments that are effective at keeping light outside. Depending on the decor of your home, you might choose roller shades, blinds or cellular shades, or curtains. Window films can be applied directly to the glass for complete privacy and darkness. Be sure to look for products designated light blocking or blackout for the best coverage.

Your own tech devices within the house may be contributing to a lack of sleep. Make sure all devices are turned off when you head to bed. Use a surge protector that you can flip to the off position so any indicator lights are dimmed, too. 

Use Aromatherapy

By releasing terpenes and chemical compounds from natural plant sources, aromatherapy harnesses the power of nature. You will want to use pure essential oils and not fragrance oils to ensure the chemical profile is intact. These are placed in a diffuser that distributes them throughout the air. Find a diffuser that does not light up during operation so you don't disturb the darkness. 

Some essential oils that have been shown to promote sleep include cedarwood, bergamot, clary sage, and the ever-popular lavender. 

Add Background Noise

People have been using white noise to help them fall asleep for what seems like ages. Think of how many exhausted parents resorted to the hum of tires on the road to get an upset baby to finally fall asleep. There is new research that pink noise may actually provide more benefits for sleeping. It has a much smaller frequency range than white noise and is more similar to sounds from nature. 

Start With Small Changes

If you have been struggling to get a good night's sleep, there are changes you can make to your bedroom to promote better sleep. And you don't have to redecorate the whole space to achieve them. Removing light sources, limiting tech, and ensuring you are comfortable when you get into bed can have big impacts on the quality of your sleep.