Sleep is one of the most vital rituals at home. But if your bedroom is not set up the right way, it can prove extremely difficult to drift off on your bed. Ideally, a bedroom should have a positive and relaxing environment that makes you feel at peace.

It should feel like your favorite hotel suite that has been specifically designed for you. Small changes in your bedroom can impact your sleep positively. If you have been struggling to get a good sleep in your bedroom, you can introduce these five elements to make the environment more conducive to a peaceful sleep.

Sleep Under a Weighted Blanket

Weighted blankets have become extremely popular in recent times. A weighted anxiety blanket is heavier than a regular blanket and can weigh around 15 to 20 lb or more. The added pressure of the weight has therapeutic value because it induces the feeling of getting hugged and soothes your nerves.

It also calms the nervous system, which will lower your heart rate and breathing. The added weight prevents you from tossing and turning in your bed so that you can go to sleep faster. Weighted blankets are also known to release chemicals like serotonin, oxytocin, and melatonin in your brain that help you sleep more peacefully. 

When you buy a weighted blanket, make sure you choose one made with premium quality material. Weighted blankets with glass beads instead of plastic pellets tend to be less bulky and last longer. If you are a hot sleeper, you can buy a weighted blanket made with organic bamboo viscose, as it is one of the most breathable fabrics. A weighted blanket should ideally weigh about 10% of your body weight.

Invest in a Premium Quality Mattress

If you are suffering from backaches or feel uncomfortable sleeping on your bed, maybe it is time to buy a new one. Uncomfortable mattresses can prevent you from getting peaceful sleep, and you will wake up tired and exhausted.

If you want to judge whether your mattress is a reason behind improper sleep, think about whether you sleep better when you are on vacation. When you buy a new mattress, make sure that you choose one from a reputed and well-known company. It will affect your sleep every day, so do not buy a cheap one.

There are several factors to consider while choosing a mattress, such as size, outer fabric, inner material, and support level. Reputable companies allow you to customize it according to your needs, so you can decide whether you want a firm, plush, or pillow top mattress.

Introduce Some Calming Scents

When introducing scents to your bedroom, you can choose between candles, incense, or diffusers. All of them are great ways to induce calming perfumes that can give you a sense of tranquillity in your bedroom. Camomile, lavender, and cedar are known for their stress-relieving properties.

They can make your bedroom extremely relaxing and reduce your anxiety so that you can sleep better. You can switch the scents depending on the season. Richer perfumes work better in the winter, while summers are ideal for bright and citrusy smells. You can also use fragrant flower arrangements or potpourri to add pleasant scents to your bedroom.

Pay Attention to Your Bed Linen

The design of your bedroom should not be the only factor to consider while choosing your bed linen. The choice of material can affect your sleep at night, so make sure you do your research to find the fabric most comfortable for you. Most people get hung up on the thread count of the bedding.

But we suggest that you ignore that and go for something you feel comfortable sleeping in. Your bed linen is extremely crucial to get a good sleep at night. And while they must match the design of your bedroom, it should not be your only priority.

Incorporate Window Treatment in Layers

It is necessary to reduce the amount of unwanted light in your bedroom at night to sleep peacefully. But it is also equally essential that your window treatment does not block out daylight. Therefore, install window treatments in layers that can help you achieve both these objectives.

Interior designers suggest that you have a lightweight, see-through sheer under a dark and heavy curtain. That way, you can part away from the dark curtain and still have bright light come into your bedroom while maintaining your privacy.

You may feel reluctant to change things in your bedroom because you feel comfortable with them. But the objective of each component in your bedroom is to promote a good night's sleep.

So if you are waking up tired and exhausted each day, the elements in your bedroom are not serving their purpose. Therefore we suggest that you incorporate these changes and see the results yourself. We hope that each of these five suggestions can prove helpful for you to sleep peacefully.