Bedrooms have become more than just somewhere to sleep; they are sometimes the one place where you can completely relax and unwind at the end of the day.
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UK mattress brand SIMBA, which has just launched in Australia, put together a list of simple ideas to make your bedroom a personal sanctuary.
Keep it tidy and avoid clutter: A messy and cluttered room is not calming. Anything unnecessary just adds to the disorder and gives the impression the room’s dirty, even if it’s not. Pack anything work-related out of sight as this can make you stressed. Declutter by throwing away any rubbish lying around, and regularly clean out your wardrobe so it never becomes a ‘floor-robe’.
Invest in quality bedding: Transform your bedroom from the place you sleep and surf the net to somewhere calming and tranquil, or more importantly somewhere you love spending time. Invest in some good quality bed linen and doonas to create the ultimate cosy experience.
Create ways to hide the tech: Laptops, phones and large televisions have their place in the bedroom, but you need to know how to escape them at the right time for optimum sleep quality. Try storing these items away from view to ensure that standby lights and the temptation of the Facebook news feed do not distract you at least an hour before bed time.
Get sensual: Natural aromas from candles, diffusers and essential oils will help ease your tension and give a fresh feel to the area. Invitingly soft bed linen is a must for relaxation purposes whereas the disparity of a hard wooden desk gives a proactive approach for the daytime.
Set the mood with the right lighting: During the day, you should encourage as much natural light as possible whereas a warm ambient glow from a lamp is ideal for after-dark use. It’s also important to keep your bedroom as dark as possible when you sleep, be sure to use blackout curtains if you live near any streetlights.
Keep it personal: No matter how stylish or appealing the décor may be, you will not feel entirely relaxed if it does not feel like it’s yours. Add finishing touches that will give the room an emotional connection, whether it’s a souvenir that you’ve acquired over time, a painting from your favourite artist or a splash of distinct individuality, your room should represent who you are.
The mattress makes the room: The quality of sleep you get should be the priority. Ditch the lumpy, uncomfortable mattress and try a modern, memory foam and spring mattress. When looking for a mattress consider a company that combines experience with innovative technological developments. For example, SIMBA Hybrid® mattress is the highest quality spring and memory foam mattress of its kind in the Australian market. It features five layers of memory foam with the support of 2,500 patented conical pocket springs which move horizontally and vertically to fit the shape of your body to give you the best sleep. They don’t compress in a linear way: the more pressure applied, the more resistance the springs give, so everyone gets the right amount of support.