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For many people, the last thing they would consider when it comes to lack of sleep, is their bedroom’s design. It may seem hard to believe, but the way you present your bedroom can actually play a large part in how well you sleep at night. In order to create the perfect bedroom for a good night’s sleep, you don’t have to worry about making large, drastic changes, as it’s simple and easy ones that will have the biggest impact. Here are a few decorating tips to help you get the proper night’s sleep you need.

 

Spring Clean

 

It may not seem like an obvious method, but giving your bedroom a proper clean will play a huge part in the overall atmosphere of your bedroom. Having a good hoover and dusting session will enable you to freshen up your room and prevent any unwanted sneezing or chesty coughs that can be caused from excess dust. Getting rid of any unwanted clutter will also give you peace of mind and enable you to feel more relaxed and calm, which is vital when it comes to a good night’s sleep.

 

Positioning your Furniture

 

The way you position your bedroom furniture can also affect your sleeping patterns. Having your bed positioned facing the door or window is likely to prevent you from drifting into a deep sleep, so placing your bed facing away from these is ideal. Adding a feature such as an oak headboard is also a really good idea, as you are able to create a stable, complete feel and your bed will also look great. Try to have your bed positioned central to your bedroom, between two bedside tables with lamps. This will give the room the perfect balance and add to the relaxing atmosphere you need.

 

Balance the Lighting

 

Your bedroom is a place where you want to feel cosy, relaxed and calm, therefore the tone of lighting you use is really important. Many homes now have lighting that can be controlled through dimming, which is perfect for capturing the right balance of lighting. Other ways of creating the right balance of lighting is through using softer, yellow toned bulbs instead of bright white. The brighter the bulb, the less relaxed the atmosphere will be. Having lamps positioned in your room will enable you to control what lighting you have and when you want it.

 

Personal Touches

 

In order to relax properly and be able to wind down, you need to be surrounded by things that help you to achieve this. By introducing items such as candles or incense can help to create the perfect, relaxing atmosphere. You can also discover beautiful scents such as Lavender or Coconut which help to relax the mind and switch off from the outside world. Other personal changes such as your bed linen, cleaning that in a fabric conditioner will give a very soft, cosy feel which will help you when trying to sleep. Colours are another personal element of bedroom design, sticking to a calm, soft colour scheme that you like will help add to the relaxing atmosphere and enable you to relax. Avoid bright, bold colours as these stimulate the brain and won’t allow you to fully switch off from your thoughts.