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Your bedroom should be more than just a place to sleep—it should be a sanctuary that promotes rest, relaxation, and overall well-being. Good sleep hygiene, which includes healthy habits, behaviors, and environmental factors, plays a key role in improving sleep quality. From optimizing your furniture layout to incorporating calming textures and colors, small upgrades can make a big difference in how well you rest. To help you create a space that supports better sleep, our Star Furniture design pros are sharing their favorite tips for enhancing your bedroom and refining your sleep hygiene.

What is Sleep Hygiene? 

Some behaviors that impact sleep quality happen while you're in bed—like checking your phone or using an eye mask—while others, such as drinking alcohol or exercising, occur earlier in the day and may seem unrelated to sleep. Along with these habits, it’s equally important to evaluate the environmental factors that influence your sleep hygiene. Key aspects to consider include your bedroom's temperature, the level of darkness in your room, the type of bedding you use and the quality of your mattress.

13 Bedroom Design Ideas for Better Sleep Hygiene

Your sleep environment will set the stage for achieving a great night's sleep. If you have trouble falling asleep or sleeping through the night, making some upgrades to your bedroom can have a big impact on your overall sleep quality. With this in mind, the experienced design team at Star Furniture has compiled a list of simple tips to elevate the sleep hygiene of any bedroom. Here are 13 ideas for designing a bedroom that prioritizes better sleep.

1. Swap Out Your Mattress

A comfortable mattress is essential for great sleep. If your mattress is lumpy, worn out, or over eight years old, it's time for a replacement. Be sure to choose one that:

  • Gives you plenty of space to spread out
  • Is made from quality materials
  • Feels comfortable to you

Reading online reviews can help you determine which mattress best suits your needs. Still, nothing beats trying a mattress out for yourself in person at a trusted furniture store. Not sure what type of mattress is best for you? A Star Furniture expert can help point you in the right direction based on your unique needs.  

2. Consider an Adjustable Base 

An adjustable bed base offers customizable comfort while addressing specific health concerns. Some of the most common health concerns that an adjustable base can help with include snoring, acid reflux, blood circulation and back pain, to name a few. 

Whether you're interested in treating a particular health condition or are ready to have a customizable sleep experience every time you lie down, an adjustable base is a great option to improve the quality of your sleep quickly and easily.

3. Curate Your Bedroom Lighting 

Let's talk about lighting. In the same way that looking at your phone can disrupt your sleep cycle, spending your pre-bedtime hours under harsh, bright lights can make it difficult to fall asleep. For this reason, it's a good idea to avoid using LED lights in your bedroom because they emit blue light that can disrupt your sleep hormones. Instead, it's better to choose bedroom lights that are soft, warm and dimmable. This creates a calming bedroom environment that promotes restful sleep.

4. Eliminate Clutter with Storage Furniture

The more relaxing your bedroom is, the better you'll be able to sleep. Nothing disrupts a relaxing bedroom like excessive clutter. Luckily, it's easy to tackle clutter with the right storage furniture. Here are some pieces of storage furniture that can help keep the clutter at bay in your bedroom: 

  • Replace your ordinary bed with one with built-in storage.
  • Keep your shoes tidy and organized with a bedroom storage bench.
  • Tuck your bedroom essentials away in a stylish nightstand.

5. Better Regulate Your Temperature

One sleep problem that affects folks of all ages is feeling overheated while they slumber. If you often wake up sweating while you sleep, it may be time to make some changes to your bedroom and bed to help you stay cool through the night. Some of these include:

  • Turning on a fan or lowering your thermostat at bedtime. 
  • Choosing sheets that are naturally breathable and temperature-regulating, such as cotton or bamboo sheets. 
  • Investing in a cooling mattress that wicks away moisture and promotes air circulation.

6. Replace Your Pillows

Did you know that most experts recommend replacing your pillow every one to two years? While certain materials can last longer, if you're noticing any sagging, lumps, or yellowing, it's likely time to buy a new pillow. The same goes for if you're waking up with a sore neck, having trouble sleeping through the night, or if your allergies start acting up more than usual. When looking for the perfect pillow for you, look for one that:

  • Complements your sleep position (back, stomach, or side).
  • Includes hypoallergenic materials if you're prone to allergies.
  • Offers cooling technology if you feel hot at night.

7. Try Out a Weighted Blanket 

For individuals who have trouble sleeping because of anxiety or restless leg syndrome, a weighted blanket may help. Weighted blankets combine the soothing comfort of a blanket with deep touch pressure therapy. They've been shown to provide relief for some people with sensory processing issues, stress and restless leg syndrome. A weighted blanket can reduce tossing and turning while stimulating serotonin and melatonin levels for improved sleep.

8. Make Your Bed

In the same way that keeping a clutter-free bedroom can contribute to good sleep hygiene, making your bed can also help you get better sleep. Making your bed like a designer can provide a number of benefits, including:

  • Helping your bedroom look stylish.
  • Preventing your bedding from becoming disheveled while you sleep.
  • Giving you the perfect tucked-in feel every time you crawl into bed.

Once you get in the habit of making your bed and sleeping better, you'll wonder why you didn't make this simple change sooner.

9. Block Out Harsh Light

Striving to go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day is a good sleep habit to have. Unfortunately, the sun may have different plans. If your bedroom allows lots of natural sunlight to pour in, it may be a good idea to take a few steps to promote good sleep hygiene. Here are some tips to help you get started:

  • Choose high-quality window treatments that block out outdoor lighting. 
  • If you're particularly sensitive to light, pair your window treatments with blackout shades that prevent any light from peeping in.
  • Invest in a sleep mask to help you continue sleeping if your partner wakes up before you.

10. Choose Soothing Colors

Colors have been shown to influence mood, emotions, and behaviors. But did you know that they can also influence how well you sleep? That's why one of our favorite sleep hygiene bedroom ideas involves choosing soothing colors for your bedroom walls. Colors that are perfect for a relaxing bedroom include:

  • Pale blues, greens, and pinks
  • Neutrals, such as beige, tan, and white
  • Shades that are muted, such as pastels

Your walls aren't the only feature that should exude relaxation and comfort. Be sure to choose soft colors for your bedding and other bedroom décor to reap the benefits of these calming colors from every inch of your bedroom. 

11. Pay Attention to Texture

Just because your bedroom shouldn't be adorned in bright colors that could impact your sleep quality doesn't mean that it has to be boring. One way to create visual interest while maintaining a relaxing ambiance is to incorporate the right textures. Fortunately, this can be accomplished in countless ways, including:

  • Choosing fabrics with noticeable textures like bouclé, that have a curly, knotted appearance. 
  • Pair pieces with varying textures together, such as a linen comforter and a chunky throw blanket.
  • Incorporate furniture with eye-catching texture, such as a tufted bed frame or woven armchair.

Need help finding the perfect textured pieces for your bedroom? The friendly Star Furniture design team is here to help you every step of the way.

12. Get an Alarm Clock

It's no secret that blue light from phones and other devices can disrupt your sleep cycle, especially if you scroll right before bedtime or when you wake up in the middle of the night. That's why one of our favorite tips for how to get better sleep involves purchasing an alarm clock. Here are some of the benefits that incorporating an alarm clock can have on your sleep hygiene:

  • Limit your phone usage during the night.
  • Help you maintain a sleep schedule where you go to sleep and wake up at the same time.
  • Some alarm clocks can mimic the sun rising to give you a more natural wake-up than a traditional alarm.

13. Make Plants a Priority

Bedroom plants don't just add a pop of color to your home decor, they can also benefit you in other ways, such as boosting your mood, reducing stress and naturally filtering air pollutants.

It’s no surprise that adding plants to your bedroom can enhance sleep quality. If you're looking for the right plant to bring into your bedroom, you can't go wrong with a lavender plant in your room that smells as good as it looks. 

Get a Great Night's Sleep with the Help of the Star Furniture Design Team

Everyone deserves to sleep well night after night. If you're ready to feel better, improve your health, and sleep well, the Star Furniture design team is here to help. By taking advantage of these 13 simple tips and creating a better sleep environment with the right bedroom furniture, you'll be well on your way to sleeping well every night of the week. Visit us online to check out our large selection of adjustable bed bases, mattresses, and more before stopping in one of our showroom locations to try them out for yourself!