5 Bedroom Upgrades that Can Improve Your Sleep

Sleep plays a crucial role for the mind and body. It allows you to recuperate from stress, gives time for organs to repair themselves, and provides the energy you need for another jam-packed and eventful day. An irregular sleeping pattern or disrupted sleep can cause you to be easily irritable, quickly tired, and even affect your eating habits.

Although everyone knows how important sleep is, there are times people feel that it is beyond their control when they can’t get a good night’s rest. However, there are ways you can improve your sleep and get the good snooze you deserve, especially with simple tweaks in your bedroom.

Listed below are six bedroom upgrades to help you sleep comfortably and restfully every night:

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   Switch to quieter electronics

Noise and unnecessary sounds are common causes of sleep disruption. You may find that it’s difficult to fall asleep when you hear some buzzing, or you might keep on tossing and turning when you hear sudden humming sounds. Look around your home, observe which electronics produce unnecessary sounds, and switch them up with quieter versions. Not only are they better for your sleep, new technologies are usually more energy-efficient too.

Some switching you might consider:

• Air compressors. If you have an air compressor at home, consider switching to quieter models so that you won’t be disturbed when resting.
• Air conditioners. A loud air conditioner usually means that something is wrong, but if your air conditioner is an older model, it’s possible that it normally makes some vibrating sound. You can opt for an inverter unit instead.
• Wall clocks. Some analog clocks have loud ticking sounds that seem to amplify when you don’t hear anything else. Consider swapping it for a digital clock in your bedroom.

2. Invest in storage boxes

Investing in storage boxes is the simplest bedroom upgrade to put your mind at ease and improve sleep. Several studies have shown that untidy rooms affect the quality of sleep, even when you aren’t aware of it. By purchasing storage boxes to keep your clutter, you can have a more restful environment that promotes sleep.

Here are a few storage ideas:

• Purchase an ottoman that you can use as a stool and as storage where you can stow away magazines, books, and other things.
• Have a hamper or laundry bin tucked away neatly for dirty clothes. Don’t leave clothes anywhere, ensure that they are hanged in the closet or folded in drawers.
• Regularly organize your storage boxes, closets, drawers, and shelves, and sell or donate items that haven’t been used for a year.

3. Get a more comfortable mattress

A good mattress and pillows can significantly help you rest well. If you’ve slept on your mattress for more than five years, consider switching it. Pillows that are made of polyester or feather should be replaced every 6-18 months to get optimal sleep, and those with memory foam or better structural integrity can last 18-36 months.

There are several things to consider when choosing a mattress, and it’s essential you take some time to research.

• Mattress type and material. Innerspring, Memory foam, latex, waterbed, and hybrid.
• Sleeping position. The comfort of your bed also depends on your sleeping position like on your side, back, or stomach.
• Weight of the sleeper. Mattress comfort also differs for those who are light, average, or heavier.
• Budget. Mattresses can range from $500-$3000 depending on the type and where you buy it.
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4. Hang blackout curtains

The exposure to light inhibits the sleep hormone, melatonin. One way to ensure that you get quality sleep is to turn your room pitch dark when you sleep. Thankfully, there are now blackout curtains that will expel the light coming into your room, especially when you need to get some nap in the afternoon, or if you want to sleep more in the day due to a late night.

Here’s how to hang them:

• Make sure that the curtain rod is slightly wider than your window.
• Thread the blackout curtains, or use rings, on the rod and attach the curtain rod to the brackets.
• Use the magnetic strips that usually come with the linen to seal out the light. In case this isn’t available, you can use Velcro as an alternative.

5. Install a diffuser

A study has shown that aromatherapy appears to aid in promoting sleep. Buy buying a diffuser and aromatherapy oils to put in your bedroom, you will have a calming and relaxing environment to help you get a good night’s rest. Some essential oils that help sleep are:

• Lavender
• Cedarwood
• Vetiver
• Roman Chamomile
• Ylang ylang
• Sandalwood

Final thoughts

The lack of sleep, especially when it becomes a regular habit, shouldn’t be taken lightly. To be able to function in optimal levels in your studies, work, and other societal functions, you need to get enough rest and allow your body to recuperate. Thankfully, it’s simple to create a conducive bedroom to improve your sleep, like those listed above. Consider the upgrades provided so that you can have a restful sleep nightly and benefit your mind and body.