How to Make Your Bedroom the Best Environment for Sleeping

How to Make Your Bedroom the Best Environment for Sleeping

If the whole family doesn't sleep well, it can throw off the day. For me, one of the most important things about sleeping is having the right place and environment to do it. Some people can sleep anywhere. But many need specific conditions to help them drift off to dreamland. Most people need the best environment, not just to help them fall asleep but to make their sleep better too. There are lots of changes you can make to a bedroom to make a more comfortable night's sleep:

Remove Distractions

Bedrooms are private spaces for every family member. It's not always possible to keep it just for sleeping. The kids might want somewhere to play or for gaming etc. But you can do your best to remove as many distractions from the room as possible. Having a cluttered or messy room will mean you’re reminded of how much you need to do to catch up. Even minimising things like posters and photos can help to make the room calmer, and preparing your bedroom for sleep will help achieve a better night’s sleep.

Buy a New Mattress

If you want better sleep, your bed and mattress should be the main focus. We spend a big chunk of our lives in bed, thus, it's worth investing in a good mattress.

There's a lot more to consider when you buy a mattress than you might think. Not too long ago, most people would have chosen between a pocket-sprung mattress and a continuous or open coil mattress. Now, memory foam and latex are both popular options for more comfort. For help in finding the right mattress, you can visit sleep tech firms like Simba's website.

Choose the Right Pillow

There's nothing worse than waking up with a crick in your neck. And yet, a lot of people don't realise they're using the wrong pillow. It's easy to overestimate how many pillows you need or to continue using a pillow that's passed its best. The best way to choose a pillow is to think about your sleeping position. Your pillow needs to hold your neck straight, so you don't want anything too flat or too high. If you sleep on your back, you'll need less pillow than if you sleep on your side. Tummy sleepers should choose a softer pillow. Other things to consider include whether you have allergies or any sleep problems. You can get anti-allergy pillows and some designed to help with issues like sleep apnea.

Adjust the Lighting

Some people say that they can't sleep if their bedroom is too dark. However, too much light can disturb your sleep. There are a few things you can do to keep your room as dark as possible. Invest in some heavy curtains or blinds to banish moonlight and streetlights. It's a good idea to get rid of all the small lights that you might not think about too. For example, if you have an alarm clock, the glowing numbers can disturb you. If you have to get up during the night, using a nightlight in the hallway or bathroom is better than a ceiling light.

Keep Everything Tidy

A lot of people just can't sleep when the bedroom is messy. But if you can, that doesn't necessarily mean you're getting good sleep. Making sure everything is tidy before you get into bed can help you a lot. If you're not careful, it can be easy to let clutter build up. Make it part of your bedtime routine to tidy up before you go to sleep.

Adjust the Temperature

Getting the temperature right for your bedroom is important. You might like it warmer, but sleep experts say cooler is better. If the room is slightly lower in temperature, it's easy to snuggle under the covers. Your body temperature drops as you fall asleep, so a colder room can help you get ready for bed. Set the temperature a little lower than you would have it during the day if you have a controllable thermostat.

Eliminate Noise Disturbance

Some noises can help you drift off to sleep. But being disturbed by traffic, neighbour noise or even snoring isn't fun. Much of the time, there's nothing you can do to stop the noise. However, you can protect yourself against it. Wearing earplugs to bed is one option if you want a quieter night's sleep. If you share your bed with a snorer, make sure you explore every avenue to get their snoring treated.

Your bedroom makes a big difference to how well you can sleep. If you struggle to drift off, making a few changes could help you.