3 Ways to Create a More Zen-Like Bedroom
Seeking more shuteye? Wishing your bedroom was more peaceful? We can’t all sleep in a room like this Artisan Home Tour bedroom from Lecy Bros. Homes & Remodeling, here are three ways to make your own bedroom more tranquil, relaxing and totally zen.
Choose a Soothing Color Scheme
We already know that the color that surrounds us can directly impact our moods and the way we feel. But it’s not always easy to know which colors are attributed to our moods or emotions. Modern research has shown that warm hues, including red, orange and yellow, can evoke emotions ranging from warmth and comfort to hostility and anger. Cooler tones, think blues, greens and purples, can make a person feel calm, but have also been noted to trigger feelings of indifference or even sadness.
So how can you choose a color that best suits you? Consider avoiding dark browns and purples, to start. Dark brown is said to make bedroom residents feel restless, uncomfortable and isolated. And people who rest in purple-hued rooms may find it hard to fall asleep, as the color purple is visually stimulating. According to data collected by Travelodge, people who sleep in purple rooms get fewer hours of sleep than their peers, with just five hours and 56 minutes of shuteye each night. Experts say the best color for sleep is a shade of blue. Yellow hues come in a close second, as this shade stimulates the nervous system and encourages relaxation.
Soft aqua walls with blue accents make this bedroom from Artisan Home #5 by Kroiss Development a soothing place to sleep.
Assess Your Sleep Situation
Your mattress can affect not only your sleep, but your health. According to a 2009 study from the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, participants who slept for 28 nights on their current mattress then 28 nights on a new mattress reported a significant decrease in stress-related symptoms as well as better sleep. The right mattress can make a world of a difference. If you’re having a hard time sleeping at night and if you’re feeling stressed, assess your mattress and consider buying new. The average lifetime of a mattress is about eight years, it may be high-time to replace yours.
This gray bedroom from Highmark Builders from this June’s Artisan Home Tour is another great example of a soothing place to snooze
Clean Your Room
You should have listened to mom growing up. She was right about cleaning your room, even if dear mom didn’t know about a clean and clutter-free room’s zen-inducing benefits. Feng Shui experts cite that clutter can directly affect your sleep. Plus, a survey conducted by St. Lawrence University found that people who slept in cluttered rooms often had more sleep disturbances than those who slept in clutter-free rooms. Cleaning up your room can allow you to sleep better, giving you the opportunity to recharge your batteries.
Stripping away clutter, like in this Artisan bedroom from Sustainable 9 Design + Build will lead to better sleep!
Your room doesn’t have to be pristine, but experts say that you will sleep better if the laundry is put away and your room is clean, as your mind won’t be focusing on chores that need to be finished. Feng Shui experts also recommend to keep the space under your bed clean and free of clutter so that positive energy can circulate around your bedroom.