Room temperature is one of the main considerations when optimizing your bedroom environment to get better sleep. The best room temperature for sleep is usually between 70 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot rooms which are warmer or colder than this ideal might interfere with the natural cycles of body temperature regulation that help regulate sleep. For example, if you go to bed later in the evening, you may find yourself waking up several times in the night because your body is not accustomed to the shift in temperature. In addition, staying too warm during the day can also disrupt sleep because it makes it more difficult to remain comfortable.
Avoid as much sound as possible. It has been proven that the slightest sounds can cause disruptions to sleep and can even lead to insomnia. Many people find it hard to fall asleep in a room where there is too much noise. You might not be able to sleep well if there is too much noise in the bedroom environment.
Use Scents
Use scents that have been shown to induce relaxation and aid in sleep such as lavender, rose, peppermint, and eucalyptus. These scents have been used by many people for generations to help them get to sleep. These scents are also very essential oils that can help create a pleasant bedroom environment. Essential oils are a great alternative to natural scents because they are not as expensive and they do not require a lot of preparation for use in your bathroom or kitchen. They can be applied right to your skin, and they work just as well.
Room Deodorizers
Use room deodorizers in your bathroom and kitchen, but limit their usage to the bedroom. The bathroom and kitchen are two areas that emit the most smells throughout the house. Creating an ideal sleep environment for you requires you to use the natural scents that are available in your home.
For instance, you can create a romantic ambiance in your bedroom by using candles, incense, and relaxing music. All these will add to the overall effect and promote relaxation. However, the bedroom is not a place for romance and sex so stay away from using scented oils or candles. Instead, try using essential oils. The essential oil has the scent of a flower without any added fragrance, making it an ideal choice for your bedroom.
Sleeping Surface
Create a comfortable sleeping surface and place all your furniture in an area that is away from the bedroom. Placing a bed, nightstand, chest of drawers, and a computer in a bedroom where you sleep can cause neck or back strain in the morning hours. Also, avoid placing your alarm clock near your pillow. Make sure you get a strong supportive bed base, as there are several bed bases to choose from. By creating the ideal bedroom environment, you will sleep better and wake up more refreshed than when you had your sleep in your old living room or bedroom.
Room Temperature
One of the more important factors to be considered when designing your bedroom environment is room temperature. This is often overlooked because people are more interested in furniture, lighting, curtains, and other “attention-grabbing” elements. However, the temperature is an essential factor for stimulating the right brainwave activities for sleep and relaxation. The best room temperature for optimal sleep is between 60 and 67 degrees Fahrenheit. Warm temperatures or cooler temperatures can disturb the natural cycles of internal body temperature regulation which contribute to sleep difficulties.
When determining what temperature should be used for your bedroom environment, consider using a hygrometer to track changes in body temperature throughout the night. The use of an air conditioner in a high setting or low setting can greatly influence the body’s temperature and often leads to sleep problems. In addition, avoid using blankets or pillows that cover the body during the night. Also, avoid using heavy blankets and cushions. The less fabric there is over the body, the more relaxed the person will be. If you are someone who needs a blanket then consider choosing the right weight for the blanket.
Avoid keeping television, radio, etc. within arm’s reach of the bed, and keep other distractions out of the bedroom. Sound, particularly white noise, can also lead to restlessness and increase the chances of a sleepless night. In general, the more background noise you can block out the better. However, certain types of music, like white noise, are beneficial to sleep because it helps you fall asleep.
Eliminate clutter in the bedroom by eliminating knick-knacks, piles of clothes, etc. Also, invest in a quality mattress and pillow. A good quality mattress provides you with a comfortable place to sleep. A quality, supportive pillow is as important to a good night’s sleep. Keep all clutter stored in drawers or under tables where they will not crowd the room. You should also clean the room of all moths and bugs every week.
A bedroom environment that is not sleep-friendly is like a classroom that you never attend. Just as you need to go to class, your body also needs to go to sleep. To ensure a restful night, the room should be free of any chemical odors, such as cigarette smoke, perfumes, etc. There should be no residual smells such as moths, cockroaches, or pet odors. These scents are stimulants that cause you to get up and move around during the night, which disrupts your sleep and makes you feel anxious.
Air conditioning is an effective way to control temperature. The room should be kept at a comfortable temperature, either a relaxing temperature or a warmer one, depending on whether you are sleeping in a cool room or a warm room. Try and figure out the average temperature in your bedroom environment and adjust the temperature of your air conditioning accordingly. Air conditioning units can be adjusted from a low thermostat to a high thermostat, providing the perfect temperature for a good night’s sleep.
Another way to create a more desirable bedroom is to clean and tidy the bedroom. The clutter in your bedroom is another indicator of a cluttered mind. Clutter is bad Feng Shui because it prevents positive energy from flowing through the home. In addition, clutter causes you to be stressed and tired. A cluttered and chaotic bedroom is a reflection of a stressed-out mind.
Conclusion
Having fresh flowers and refreshing and soothing scents in your bedroom are ideal Feng Shui remedies for a peaceful and restful sleep. Fresh flowers can be placed in your bed, beside your bed, or in a decorative vase on your bedside table. Scented candles or aromatherapy oils can be used to set the correct scent for your bedroom. Freshness is very important for a pleasant and relaxing sleep, so placing fresh flowers is a sure way to start a relaxing and dream-filled sleep environment.
