Our homes are so much more than places where we store our belongings and protect ourselves from the weather. They’re spaces where we create memories, have fun, and recover the energy that’s lost throughout the busy day. But of course, this won’t just happen: we need to make our bedrooms this way. If we’re going to have an excellent night of rest, then our bedroom must be comfortable.
If your sleeping area isn’t quite as comfortable as it could be, then take a look below, where we outline some tried and tested tips for nudging it in the right direction, comfort-wise.
Four Ways You Can Make Your Bedroom More Comfortable (And get a better night of sleep!)
Try these tips to spruce up your room.
1 – Set the Scene
You’ll find it hard to sink into the comfort of your bedroom if it’s a chaotic mess. Unless we take steps to make it otherwise, we could find that our bedrooms have too much clutter. It’ll be much better if things are simple, straightforward, and well-organized. If it has been some time since you last had a clearout, look at having one. You’ll find that your bedroom is a calmer and more relaxing space once you’ve gotten rid of the belongings that just don’t need to be there. It’s all about setting the scene.
2 – Added Comfort
If you want to make your bedroom more comfortable, then you’ll need to, well, add comfort! It’s always worth remembering that not all beds are created equal when it comes to comfort. Some are deeply relaxing, others make it difficult to go to sleep. It all begins with the mattress, so take a look at this website if yours isn’t quite as comfortable as it could be, and look at upgrading. Once you’ve got the mattress, work on your duvet and pillows. By making a few simple changes, you might find that getting a great night of rest is a lot more straightforward.
3 – Silence the Distractions
You can do all you can to make your bedroom more comfortable, but if there are external distractions, then your efforts may not be as effective as you’d like. Things like noise and light from the outside world can disturb you and keep you awake. Fortunately, this isn’t something that you have to live with. For the sound issues, you can soundproof your room, or add a white noise machine. If your room is too bright, then add blackout curtains. They’ll make it perfect for a night of rest.
4 – No Tech Zone
If you’re going to put all this effort into making your bedroom so relaxing, then you won’t want to undo the good work by adding stressful factors to the room. Alas, this is something that most of us do. Technology has a lot of positive uses, but it’s not all that good for getting rest! Set a rule that you’ll have no screen in the bedroom. It might be difficult at first, but trust us, it’ll make your nights more relaxing and pleasant.
Final Thoughts on Ramping up the Comfort Level in Your Bedroom
Once you’ve made the changes, your bedroom will be more comfortable, and may just become your favorite room in the house.
Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home."
Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run.
Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.
This blog celebrates all things home.
