Most homes lacked functional and mood lighting to support different activities and create atmosphere. In the meantime, many Kiwis look to get natural light into the house.
37% of New Zealanders say they require complete darkness to sleep, compared to the global average of 28%.
A common problem was insufficient and inflexible window treatments that let light and noise into the bedroom.
30% say having their favourite pillow is the key to getting a good night’s sleep and this is seen more in Baby Boomers than younger generations.
11% of New Zealanders find heavy covers are needed for a good night’s sleep, especially for Gen X which made up 14% of these people.
