Your bed should be your most peaceful haven. You spend about a third of your life here, so why not make something that you look forward to visiting each evening? Here are some bedroom decorating tips to help you create a peaceful bed.
Invest in a quality mattress. If you’re waking up with a backache or doing a lot of tossing and turning, consider the age of your mattress. It is recommend that you replace yours every eight years. Also, to keep yours in tip-top shape, vacuum the surface with a hand-held brush or crevice tool, rotate or flip the mattress as recommended by the manufacturer, and use a quality
mattress pad.
Make your bedding as luxurious as you can afford. Toss your old, ratty sheets. Visit a local department store to touch the bedding to determine what feel you enjoy. Percale is made from high-quality cotton that is tightly woven and provides a smooth, soft, crisp, cool feeling. Sateen is smooth and silk-like and is heavier than Percale, so it’s great if you often feel cold at night. Flannel is made from cotton and is super-soft, like a comfy tee-shirt. Thread count matters, but super high (nor outrageously expensive) is not necessarily better. Buy something that feels great, that washes well (don’t get something that you’ll need to iron), and complements your decor.
Pillows make a difference. If yours are flat and lumpy, it’s time to toss them. Foam pillows are inexpensive and come in a variety of support levels. Feather and down are more expensive, but last a long time and are quite luxurious. Memory foam pillows self-adjust to body contours. The way you sleep will determine the firmness of your pillow: A back sleeper needs medium support; a side sleeper needs more firm support to cradle the head, neck and shoulders; and a stomach sleeper needs soft, plump pillow.
Top if off with little extras. Add some beautiful accent pillows and a soft blanket or throw to place at the foot of the bed. These can provide extra support and warmth, as well as decorative flair.
Consider what is behind and under the bed. Some experts recommend that you avoid plugging in any wiring behind your bed because the energy that flows from the cords can have an effect on your body’s ability to fall asleep. Some feng shui experts also believe that storing things under the bed can send out energy and keep you awake. (Although it might just be that you’re thinking about all that clutter under the bed!) While there is no hard and fast science behind these two theories, if you’re having trouble falling and staying asleep, it wouldn’t hurt to give them a try!
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