
Photos provided by IURIISOKOLOV through Getty image when we are preparing for a high quality sleep, we often focus on creating the best bedtime routine or keeping a consistent drift --off and wake-up times.
While these two factors are important, they ignore a key factor: the bedroom environment itself.
According to research, the sleeping environment has a great impact on the quality of sleep, and for the ideal quiet bedroom, we rarely think about many aspects every day.
To learn more about how to create our best sleeping space, we talked to Jennifer Adams, a sleep eco-activist, designer, entrepreneur and the bedroom for inspiration: relax and be romantic.
The trading skills she shares with us may inspire you to transform the most comfortable room in your home while really improving your sleep quality.
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Look at these 12 tips to create the best sleep
Induced bedroom. 1.
Don't be old-
Bulbs have not been invented yet.
"We are all replacing the bulbs at home with LED bulbs because they are more energy efficient and make beautiful light, but the challenge is that they mimic daylight, Adams told Huffington Post.
"So if you add the LED bulb to the light in your bedroom, it will make it harder for you to fall asleep.
I suggest that everyone keep their bedroom, especially the bedside lamp, with only one plain, old
Make a halogen lamp or incandescent lamp with soft and warm lights.
I also like the ones you can easily dim. "2.
But the electronics are missing.
So far, we know that our TVs, smartphones and tablets emit blue light, which destroys the production of our natural melatonin, meaning that they are not suitable for quiet bedroom settings.
But according to Adams, we also need to be vigilant about the alarm clock.
"Getting rid of the alarm clock is a big problem because research has shown that the light can disturb your sleep if your alarm clock is within the range of vision," she said . ".
"There is also a subconscious pressure that you keep looking at your clock to see when it is and how much time to sleep.
Even if I was in the hotel room I would put it on the floor because I didn't want to get the electricity close to my head or, if it was a towel that was fixed in place, I will cover it with a towel or towel.
"If you are not a person who naturally rises with the sun in the morning, choose an alarm clock with adjustable dimming backlight and place it on the other side of the room, keep electronic devices as far away from your head as possible while sleeping. 3.
Control lighting.
"I like to get up in the morning to bask in the sun, especially now, around 5: 30, when the sun rises. m.
"But usually at night, there are too many lights outside and it's hard to fall asleep or stay asleep," Adams said . ". "Room-
The darker shades really help.
You can use it flexibly.
You can have a curtain on one floor. -
The day is purely for privacy and light, and there is a lining for a power outage at the back that blocks as much light as possible at night.
It's really a big difference. "4.
And check the noise.
For people living in urban settings, ambient noise usually interferes with sleep, or for those who struggle with snoring partners, Adams recommends testing earplugs.
However, if it is not comfortable, she is also in favor of using a fan or air purifier to produce consistent white noise, while improving the air quality of the bedroom and maintaining a comfortable temperature.
If you are lucky enough to live in a natural quiet environment, then be happy in the silence of your bedroom! 5.
Make the bed every morning.
"Making a bed gives you a sense of accomplishment, when you wake up, when you come home at the end of the day, walk through a well and feel very good and relaxed --
"Said Adams.
"It also keeps the dust on your sleeping surface clean.
Also, if you have pets at home, it will help you to put them outside of your bedding and not inside.
It makes wrinkles disappear from the bed and these wrinkles wear the skin and make it more difficult to sleep. "6.
Change sheets at least once a week.
"With so many people, I'm surprised they don't clean the sheets at least once a week, and there are mites, which can also disrupt your sleep," Adams said . ".
"Be sure to clean the bedding regularly ---
Especially when your pet is sleeping with you.
"When it comes to the weekly washing cycle, make your life easier by considering these five common bedding laundry errors and how to best avoid them. 7.
In terms of decoration, stick to the use of serene colors and patterns.
While there is nothing wrong with having a bedroom full of bright colors and bold patterns, it is important to know that this creative design is not conducive to quality sleep.
"If someone wants to get a good night's sleep, I'll let them use the serene colors and patterns ---
Avoid confusion, "said Adams.
"It's nice to be soft, soft, or even soft or distressed colors.
Walk with sage, blues, ivories, gray and white.
These are more conducive to sleep.
The simple stripes and soft medals are very serene patterns. "8.
Put a notepad nearby.
Instead of your buzzing smartphone, put a piece of paper and a pen on your bedside table for those nasty thoughts, these thoughts take longer than you want when you start to fall asleep and stay focused.
According to Adams, many of us experienced our most creative time at night and thought of what we wanted to say to others, because we were already awake before we left.
Rather than reaching out to them, release the thoughts in your head by writing them down ---
Don't even turn on the lights.
In the morning, you may not be able to read your handwriting well, but you will feel much less distracted by sleeping. 9.
Stick to the subtle scent.
"If you have candles or any type of air freshener in your bedroom, make sure they are soothing and calming fragrances," Adams said . ".
"Citrus will be more energetic, for example, so I'll replace it with something more lavender-like.
Perfume affects your mood and energy more than most of us realize. "10.
The colder the better.
"A lot of the time, people take a shower or take a shower before going to bed, because it helps them relax, but it improves their body temperature," Adams said . ".
"It will make it difficult for you to fall asleep.
This is important for your sleeping environment as you want to stay cool and your thermostat is set between 67 and 68 degrees.
If your body temperature is cooler then you can not only fall asleep but also stay asleep.
It is intuitive to take a hot bath or a hot bath.
I suggest doing this early in the evening and relaxing early. "11.
Remember to change the pillow. . .
And mattresses.
"So many people who don't sleep well are allergic to dust and they don't realize how dusty their bedroom really is," Adams said . ".
"You have allergens in your mattress and pillow and it's hard to wash them off.
A lot of people who are exhausted from sleep apnea or waking up every day tell me that once they change their mattresses and pillows and then are surrounded by an allergy barrier, they start to get a good night's sleep and wake up feeling refreshed.
If you don't change your pillow every two years, it's full of garbage.
No matter how good your pillow is, you have to throw it away.
Mattresses can be used for up to 10 years. "12.
Simplify your furniture.
"There are only a few things in the room that you need to sleep and relax: a bed, two bedside tables, benches and sofas at the foot of the bed, sitting in a chair or in a good place," said Adams.
"You don't need a desk or any sports equipment.
Also avoid reflecting things in the bedroom like mirrors, as they can be particularly jarring in the middle of the night.
"In short, your bedroom is used to sleep, so keep it that way.