3 Elements in Your Bedroom That Can Affect How Well You Sleep

No one likes tossing and turning all night long, and waking up the next morning already worn out. A lack of sleep can lead to fatigue and health problems. Maybe you’ve tried everything from warm milk to a glass of wine, and still can’t get a good night’s sleep. These ideas can help you cure your insomnia so you can get a restful night’s sleep.

The Bed

The bed or mattress is the most important element that affects your sleep. There are several signs that you need a new mattress, and a sagging mattress is one. Sagging applies to all types of mattresses including spring mattresses and memory foam. Even minor sags of only one or two inches can be a sign it’s time for a new mattress.

Signs you need a new mattress also include a lumpy mattress. The padding in a mattress will shift over time. As the padding shifts, it causes the mattress to become lumpy, and it is probably time for a new one.

Lighting

Sleeping with lights that are too bright can disrupt your sleep cycle and keep you from falling into a deep sleep. Any kind of light can affect your sleep, but blue light (blue wavelengths) affects the sleep cycle the worst. LED bulbs and compact fluorescent light bulbs emit a significant amount of blue light.

Television, cell phones, and computer screens also emit blue light, so you should limit your use of these devices before bed. It is best if you use a regular incandescent light bulb in the bedroom at night. Red bulbs emit the least amount of blue light and make good nightlights.

Pillows

The right pillow should support a healthy posture that keeps your head, neck, and spine, in a neutral alignment. Perfect alignment means that your ears are in a line with your shoulders, and your chin is in alignment with your breastbone.

The type of pillow you should get depends on which position you normally sleep in. For example, if you sleep on your side, a firmer pillow will keep the spine straight.

You can also keep your bedroom cooler by using a programmable thermostat. If noise is a problem, try a white noise generator for a good night’s sleep. Even something as simple as reducing the clutter in your bedroom can help you relax and get a good night sleep.

It’s important to make your bedroom a place you want to be in to help you sleep. Shop our broad selection of bedroom furniture to find what best fits your style!

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