Many people want to get a good night’s sleep and may struggle to do so solely based on how their bedroom is laid out.
Indeed, as many as 1 in 5 people have admitted wanting to add something to their bedroom that could help them get a better night’s sleep, but they aren’t exactly sure where to start. So, this article will provide a brief guide on how to make your bedroom a more relaxing zone for you to unwind in at the end of a hard day.
Headboards
Granted, it is not the first thing that most people think of when they think of getting a better night’s sleep, but one of the core benefits of a headboard is that it helps to keep the bed warm, which is ideal on a cold winter’s night. Depending on the thickness of the headboard and the material it is made from, it can also act as a sound absorber, which is great if you have a family member or friend living in the room next to you, and their bedroom is rather loud.
Weighted Blanket
Weighted blankets have become more popular in recent times and have been associated with individuals who have anxiety disorders or autism spectrum disorders. However, they can work for people who simply want to get a good night’s sleep as well! They can be rather costly, based on the filling material that is used, and for some people, it can even be worth making your own weighted blanket to take to bed with you to help you get a more restful sleep.
Ambient Lighting
Many people have swapped out their standard light bulbs for smart light bulbs, or ones that can be controlled using a voice-assisted AI. If you are somebody who doesn’t have an AI in your home, you can still swap out your standard light bulbs for ambient dimmable options, which you can manually change the brightness of.
This will help you to create a more relaxing setting in the bedroom, and, should you fall asleep with the light on, it will not negatively impact on your sleep.
Blackout Curtains or Blinds
Blackout curtains or blinds are a must-have for anybody who is sensitive to external light cues and is losing sleep because of it. These options also double up as thermal regulators, as they keep the heat in the room when it is cold and keep the heat out of the room when it is hot. Many people have found that since switching to blackout curtains or blinds that their sleep has improved, so this is well worth looking into if you are fed up with waking up when the sun rises!
Diffuser
Having a diffuser with lavender oil can be a boon to those who are struggling to sleep. Lavender has been found to reduce blood pressure and can help you to become relaxed. As well as this, a diffuser, unlike a scented candle or incense, is not going to be a fire hazard, so once again, if you fall asleep with your diffuser on, there will be no harm done. Sleep tight!