Redesigning Your Bedroom To Promote Good Sleep
Arranging your bedroom well is important if you want to enjoy a good sleep. Color psychology tells us how the aesthetics of our bedroom can influence our psyche and our sleep.
Decorating the bedroom can help us adopt to solve some sleep problems. Giving free rein to the imagination and creativity when it comes to arranging your interior can help us improve our environment.
In France, 36% of the population suffers from sleep disorders. The most common of these disorder is insomnia. Those affected must then adopt relaxation and sleep aid strategies.
Sleep is influenced by a series of psychological and behavioral factors, as well as environmental ones. This is why we will examine here how the environment influences the cells responsible for helping us get to sleep. Also check out some changes you can make to get better rest.
Room features for a good sleep
Some of the most common sleep disorders are insomnia and disturbances in the sleep-wake rhythm. Both involve a change in the homeostasis of the body which makes it difficult to rest.
Among the phenomena involved are stress, bad habits and interaction with screens before falling asleep. Color, brightness, temperature and order are also variables on which we can act to sleep better.
Colors that promote good sleep
Colors certainly have an influence on the emotional brain. In her book, Psychology of Color: Effects and Symbols, psychologist Eva Heller reviews the colors that offer the most harmony. These same colors also make it easier to rest.
Among them are pure colors, such as white, which bring luminosity. At the same time, they generate a neutral and purifying environment.
Colors that remind us of nature, such as green, brown, blue, lavender or gray are also colors that are interesting to combine with a neutral color. This combination generates a pleasant atmosphere.
Light, the best friend of rest
The light is captured by the cones and rods of the eyes. These cells are also responsible for communicating to the brain that a new cycle is starting and that it should therefore be awake and active. That is why we need to limit exposure to bright colors before going to sleep.
The intense blue light stimulates the photoreceptors. This has a negative impact on the secretion of melatonin, the hormone responsible for initiating sleep. On the other hand, amber and soft lights have a positive impact.
A pleasant temperature to relax
The correct bedroom temperature should be lower than our body temperature. It should never be superior.
We know that the body temperature generally drops by 1ºC at night. This is why it is generally recommended to match the temperature of the room to an ambient temperature of the order of 20 ° C.
Feng Shui and the search for harmony
On the other hand, the technique of Feng Shui helps to reduce stress. Feng Shui emphasizes the importance of optimal natural light and a large and orderly space.
At the same time, it encourages the use of materials that generate stability. Among them are wood and metal. As for the chromatic range of the environment, it is better to opt for soft colors.
Remember to promote good sleep
In view of the above, you already have a good foundation to start customizing your bedroom. The psychology of color, light, temperature and Feng Shui are variables that you must take into account when planning your bedroom. Here are some additional specific recommendations:
- Choose colors inspired by nature.
- Go for warm lights. Avoid bright, overly blue lights and opt for natural light.
- Use blackout curtains to prevent exterior lighting.
- Reduce the light intensity of your mobile screens.
- Avoid too strong air conditioning in summer, but also heating that heats too much and duvets that are too thick in winter.
- Avoid disorder: positive energy must flow.
- Favor wood, water and metal. These are three natural components that, according to Feng Shui, transmit good energy.
Finally, let us remember that, if it is true that certain factors are beyond our control, it is nonetheless true that it is in our power to adopt measures which can make the difference to enjoy a good rest. So rearrange your bedroom so that you can sleep better!
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