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When you look forward to your bedtime, you know that you are officially an adult. What’s the secret to creating a bedroom that is relaxing and makes you want to get out of bed in the morning? It takes more than just buying the right fluffy pillows and putting in houseplants.

These 10 tips will help you create a peaceful bedroom that is conducive to hibernation or a night of deep, dreamy REM sleep.

Get good sleep hygiene

Every company, from bedding manufacturers to noise machine companies, will claim to have the secret to a restful night’s sleep. It’s all about good sleep hygiene.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sleep hygiene is about living a consistent lifestyle, avoiding screens in bedrooms and creating a space that is quiet, dark, relaxing and comfortable.

The secret to a peaceful bedroom is simple, and there are many methods to verify the CDC’s boxes.

Choose a Calming Color Scheme

Let’s begin with the most important design element that can influence a bedroom’s mood: the color of its paint. It may be best to keep a hot pink or floral wallpaper design for your living room. Bedrooms are great places to use colors that create calm.

Natural hues such as pale blue, green, and pastel yellow or lavender are acceptable. If you want a minimalist look but still need to catch the sun, don’t be afraid to use white, gray or beige.

Select a lasting layout

It can be difficult to find the right layout in small bedrooms, especially as your bed is the centerpiece of the furniture show. It is important to consider the flow of light, storage access, and the light coming through the windows in the morning.

You can use floating shelves or under-the-bed storage to save floor space. This will create a peaceful and clutter-free bedroom.

Keep clutter under control

It has been shown that clutter can cause stress and, paradoxically, clutter can lead to stress. It can be a vicious circle. Avoid opening your eyes to find a bunch of tangled necklaces and books that you have been meaning to read.

You can make a weekly effort at decluttering your bedroom and keeping it as clutter-free as you can. You can delegate small things that are a reminder of your day to a drawer in your bedside table or another room. You can simplify your shelves and dressers to make it easier for the eye to see.

These tips and strategies will help you declutter your home and mind.

Avoid multi-purpose areas

Maximizing square footage is a skill, especially if we work remotely or have extra closet space. Close your bedroom at night if you use it for anything other than sleeping.

You can opt for a closet/office combination with a curtain or door, such as an office. This will allow you to close the area before you go to sleep so that you aren’t distracted from your rest.

Upgrading Your Bed

Allergens love to snuggle into our mattresses and bedding as much as our pets. You can detoxify your sleeping space by choosing a low-VOC mattress, organic sheets and duvets, and natural stuffed pillows that do not emit off-gassing. We’ll also discuss how cool or hot your sleep is.

Take control of the light

This article from the University of Michigan explains how to adjust light levels to create a peaceful bedroom. You must ensure that your bedroom is dark when you go to sleep. If you live in an area that has bright street lamps and lights from passing cars, blackout curtains may be a good option.

Dimmer lights are better for bedroom lighting design. This will help to maintain your circadian rhythms and melatonin levels. For reading, you can swap out the standard overhead lighting for dimmable or recessed lighting.

Know your Sleeping Temperature

There is no one ideal temperature for sleeping. doctors recommend setting the temperature at 60 to 67 degrees Fahrenheit for a restful night. Talk to your local HVAC team about how you can control the temperature in your bedroom.

Avoid the Devices

It’s common knowledge that you shouldn’t check your phone or tablet before going to bed. But how does this relate to bedroom design? Even if you feel the urge to binge-watch a movie at night, pick a different place for your television. If you’re able to, place a charging station for your phone at arm’s length from your bed. Even better, you can charge your phone from another room.

Make a private Haven

Privacy is the final piece to a peaceful bedroom. This applies to both the outside and the inside of your home. The bedroom should make you feel like you are in a quiet, dark cave at night.

This can be achieved by choosing the best window treatment that controls natural light, especially blinds, and curtains. If your bedroom door isn’t closing properly or doesn’t block out sound and light, you need to fix it. You can even install a white noise machine that will create a barrier between your bedroom and everything else until the sun rises.