Tips to organise your bedroom for a better bedtime routine
A good night’s sleep has a lot to do with how you prepare for it. Like taking the time to properly wind down and leave the day behind. Here we’ve collected tips on truly calming bedtime routines to help you organise your nightly ritual.
Unwind and begin your bedtime routine
Having an organised space makes wrapping up your day a mindful experience.
Designate a place and time to let the winding down begin.
Get changed to your night clothes and take your seat at the mirror.
Dim the lights and have a moment to yourself to take off whatever is left on your face and mind.
Reverse the order in the morning. Face gets made up, PJs go back on the rack, the prepped outfit put on. Following these steps for your bedtime routine can make the end of the day more relaxing!
Have tomorrow’s wardrobe waiting for you
Once you’re done sorting your thoughts, go on to sort your clothes. Wear again or laundry bin? Let a clothes rack form the middle ground between you and your wardrobe. Group and prepare to make morning decisions quick and easy.
Arrange a tailor-made sleepy corner
Behind the clothes rack is your own relaxation nook. A cosy spot with a shelf for scented candles and soft textiles within easy reach. This well-organised space contributes to a calm bedtime routine. Familar fragrances can help relieve fatigue and set you into sleepy mood.
Layers of light, sound and comfort
With a combined lamp and WiFi speaker, you can mood-light your evening rhythm to perfection. To also fine-tune your sleeping comfort, browse duvets and pillows – with cooling or insulation effects – that optimise your body temperature.
Dampen the noise around your bed
Comfort around sleep is all about minimising distractions. Sound-absorbing panels around the bed help dampen any noisy traffic or neighbours.
Getting up is less hard with a soft landing
When you’ve just woken up, temperatures matter more than ever. To keep the bed feeling for longer, let your feet land on a thick, plush rug. It may seem a small detail, but it can be the difference that makes your morning routine.
The light where we sleep is a key to both quality of sleep and for waking up feeling refreshed. Natural daylight – or artificial light with similar wavelength – works like an ON switch in us.”
Evangelos Delidimitris, IKEA interior designer
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