Whether or not you allow your dog into the bedroom at night, I think we all can agree that having a nice, comfy, cozy bedroom is a luxury everyone appreciates. When it’s time to lay your head on the pillow at bedtime, don’t we all want a soothing, comfortable place to get our beauty sleep?
As someone who is a notoriously bad sleeper (and apparently it’s hereditary, because I come from a long line of bad sleepers), I am always looking for ways to turn my bedroom into the peaceful sanctuary where I can relax, recharge, and get the rest I need. Today I’m sharing my 5 tips for creating the perfect bedroom with you.
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1. The Perfect Bed
A good night’s sleep begins with the perfect bed, and the perfect bed starts with the right mattress. Whether you like it soft, medium, or firm is a personal choice. I believe that it’s important to invest in a high quality mattress, and then take care of it. Rotate it often, use a good mattress pad or cover, and when it’s time to replace your mattress, do it. Don’t put it off because how well we do anything in life is largely dependent upon how well rested we are. Look at the purchase of a good mattress as an investment in your quality of life.
Once you’ve got the right mattress, it’s time to make your bed with comfortable, cozy bedding. Here are a few things you’ll need:
- I mentioned a mattress pad or cover above. This is your first line of defense in protecting your mattress from dirt, stains, even dust mites.
- A mattress topper is an excellent way to add a layer of soft, luxurious comfort. My favorite offers a down alternative, providing allergy relief for those with allergies to down. They’re every bit as comforting as a feather bed, but without the sneezing.
- A high quality sheet set is a must. I personally like a Huffington Post, “buy above a 200-thread count sheet, and know that anything over an 800-thread count really doesn’t matter.” Again, I think this is a personal choice and you should go with whatever feels good to you.
- Comfortable pillows complete your bedding ensemble, and of course again it’s all about your personal preference. I like fluffy pillows myself, and I always sleep with at least 2. What’s your preference?
2. The Perfect Temperature
For me, the temperature in my bedroom is a major factor in whether or not I sleep well. For me, and for most people, a cool, dark room is the best environment for sleeping. I like room-darkening blinds to block the light from my bedroom, and if you keep them closed during the day, they’ll also help regulate the temperature in the room. You can also get room-darkening drapes.
To keep the bedroom cool, and also to provide the white noise I so desperately need to sleep, I always use a small fan. Apparently this is pretty common; do you use a fan or another device for white noise?
3. Control the Clutter
I don’t know about you, but I just cannot relax in a cluttered, chaotic room. For me, it’s super important to keep my bedroom organized and free of piles of stuff. Put dirty laundry out of sight in a hamper. Clear books and magazines from night stands. Make sure shoes, purses, and bags are stashed away in a closet. Leave the mail and newspapers outside the bedroom. I really believe that putting everything in its proper place and keeping the clutter in the bedroom to a minimum creates a feng shui balance that invites a restful night’s sleep.
4. Turn Off the Screens
Y’all, I love watching videos and reading ebooks on my iPad in bed. But in the last few months, since I learned that screen time before bed can impact a person’s quality of sleep, I’ve been putting the devices away and shutting off the television at least 30 minutes before I want to fall asleep. And I’m not kidding, it’s made a world of difference. I truly believe that for the best night’s sleep, it’s important to limit the use of phone, tablets, and TV as bedtime approaches.
5. Close the Door
If you have a door on your bedroom, close it at bedtime. I’ve found this to be an important part of creating the quiet, cozy sanctuary where I can get the best quality of sleep. Closing the door will also help control noise and temperature in the bedroom.
Life is hard, y’all. In order to keep at it day in and day out, a good night’s sleep is one of the most luxurious gifts you can give yourself, and creating the perfect bedroom should be a priority for all of us.
What’s your perfect bedroom like? Tell me all about it in a comment below!
You part about making room for the dog (s) in the bed!!! LOL!!!!
TW was always a great sleeper until the change in hormones. Now she uses, ahem, valerian to help her sleep and chamomile. I love her pillowtop mattress and her t-shirt cotton sheets. Great tips.
Our bedroom is very similar in that there are no electronics, BIG bed so that the 3.5 pound fluff ball that is Montecristo can take up the center, no nightstands so no clutter. The only thing we have yet to get right is the lighting. I think lighting is important. Oh and we just got the softest bamboo sheets and pillows.
Want to laugh? we got a bed that is directly on the floor – you know no feet or box spring – a low to the ground bed because our dog is 3.5 pounds and we wanted him to be able to get in or out on his own. LOL!
I totally wouldn’t laugh at that, Sonja! If I’m being honest, I have to admit that I’ve slept on the floor most nights since Georgie came home because I want to be near her! But shhhh, don’t tell anyone! 🙂
secret is safe with me. 🙂
I want to have a nap now 😉
We just changed out mattress and what a difference it can make for a good nights sleep. I also like a cool room to sleep in.
Great tips! I desperately need to get better with my phone as I go to bed. I know for a fact that it disrupts my sleep but I still try to squeeze in a few more minutes of work before bed. It is not worth it!
Love these tips! My must-have for my bed is an orthopedic pillow for my neck. It’s kept me from being in a lot of pain.
We bought a new mattress last summer and it really helped my husband who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis. These are good tips to make a bedroom more comfortable for all!
I have a Sleep Number mattress. It’s awesome for my back. My hubby and I can choose the firmness of the mattress we want on each of our sides. The beds are expensive though and our dogs sleep with us so protecting them can be a challenge. We also purchased the Sleep Number mattress cover and they guarantee that it will protect your mattress from stains. It’s worked perfectly! And boy did we need it! Since Chester is a senior now, he sometimes has accidents… and sometimes they happen our bed. Once he made a huge puddle but, to my surprise, not a drop got on the actual mattress. Yay! I don’t know why I never got a mattress cover for any of my beds before but I’ll never go without one again.
Hi,
In my bedroom, I always have something sweet scent for a good night sleep and make sure that my dog is inside as well. It really feels nice when you have taken enough sleep after a long day of work.