Last Updated on December 16, 2023 by Kimberly Crawford
There’s very little doubt in figuring out why you’re having problems sleeping at times like these. If you’ve tried some of the natural methods for falling asleep but haven’t had much luck, it might be time for a complete bedroom rearrangement.
A change of environment, even if it is indoors, might sometimes be all you need to feel mentally and physically reset, bringing you one step closer to a wonderful night’s sleep.
This could be worth a try if you’ve previously tried cutting out coffee a few hours before bed and establishing a strict app limit to avoid your phone as well. Here are some tried-and-true ideas for rearranging your bedroom furniture to get some much-needed rest.
Stick to Pale Colors
The urge to have your furniture express your personality might be overwhelming because the bedroom is one of the most personal areas in your house. While there’s nothing wrong with customizing your environment, bear in mind that strong colors might make it difficult to get a good night’s sleep.
There are many gentle, relaxing hues combined with modern designs of furniture, such as bedside tables and nightstands, that can calm the mind. Bright colors like red or orange excite the mind, but neutral tones like light blue, white, or earthy tones relax the mind—or at least don’t stimulate it.Â
Find the Right Mattress and Bed
It is impossible to overestimate the value of a decent mattress. It can not only help you sleep quicker and better, but it can also support your body, alleviating back problems and muscular aches.
Fully foam mattresses absorb heat and can be quite unpleasant in the summer, whereas spring mattresses are loud and poor at motion isolation.
As you toss and turn, you may become aware of your and your partner’s every motion, disrupting your sleep. Look for a mattress that provides the ideal balance of comfort and convenience.
Of course, if your mattress isn’t adequately supported by the bed frame you purchase, it won’t do you any good. Creaking, squeaking, and sliding may possibly be disturbing your sleep.
Furthermore, utilizing an unsupportive bed frame may cause harm to your mattress and void your guarantee. The construction and number of slats under your mattress will determine how well it is supported. Find a bed frame that will provide you with a good night’s sleep while also making your room seem trendy and luxurious.
Position Your Bed Properly
When it comes to sleep quality, the position of your bed is the most crucial factor to consider. Essentially, you want to arrange the bed such that you’re facing the door and can see anything or anybody who could enter the room, so you won’t be caught off guard.
You’ll also want your headboard to be firmly attached to a wall so that nothing can come up behind or above you.
Even if we aren’t consciously aware of these issues (you may sleep in a pretty safe house), our minds are still aware of their surroundings on a subconscious level, and they are more likely to stay attentive if they feel threatened.
Giving yourself a view of the overall bedroom assists your mind to rest since your adrenals aren’t as stimulated when your subconscious mind knows it can see what may be approaching you while you sleep. That gives you that sense of security, and you can sleep better when your mind is safe and relaxed.
Declutter
Remove everything from the room that will disrupt your sleep. Make your bedroom a place you only enter when you need to sleep. This will instruct your brain to perceive the bedroom as a sleeping area, assisting you in falling asleep as soon as you enter.
People who have cluttered bedrooms and perceive themselves as hoarders are more likely to report having a sleep issue, according to research.
Limit the Light
Light may have a big impact on how well you sleep. Not just natural light, but even the ceiling lighting in your bedroom, table lamps, and the light from your electronics can have an impact on your sleep quality. The circadian rhythm that helps us become drowsy and sleepy, is disrupted by bright white light.
Replace any harsh, white lighting with ambient lighting that may be lowered when necessary. If your room gets a lot of light from the outside, invest in blackout curtains. Remove all devices from the room at least an hour before sleep, but if that isn’t possible, think about investing in TV cabinets or drawers that can be hidden away at night. Blue light from displays can stimulate your thoughts, making it difficult to fall asleep.
The arrangement of your space and everything else in it has a significant influence on the quality of your sleep. Hopefully, these suggestions show you how to strategically rearrange your bedroom for a good night’s sleep!
