Sleep and relaxation are crucial to leading a healthy lifestyle. They help in the good functioning of the body and decrease the risk of gaining excess weight, heart diseases and diabetes. Yet, their purpose is often neglected and we fail to provide our metabolism with enough rest. In that regard, you need to make sure that your bedroom is designed as a refuge of peace and serenity to help your body renew and restore itself.

In this article, we’ve put together 6 steps that you can follow to create a relaxing and calming environment for your bedroom.

1. Pick the Right Color

Deciding on the appropriate color for your bedroom is crucial if you want to create a relaxing atmosphere. In fact, colors can be triggers of either stress or peace and can easily impact our mood. We recommend that you opt for a palette of subtle tones, like monochromatic, pale and nude colors, instead of bold primary hues. If you want to create a cozy and comfortable space, you can pick saturated and warm shades, including chocolate brown and caramel. On the other hand, for more serenity, hues of green, lavender and blue will be more suitable.

2. Declutter and Keep It Simple

There is nothing worst than coming home to a messy bedroom after a long day of work. Try to keep your room clutter-free by adopting a minimalist approach. In design, less is more, and besides making your bedroom trendy, you will ensure that it is also a calming haven. No matter what style of decorating you go for, keep it sophisticated and simple. Invest in the minimum number of furniture or at least choose sizes that will fit your space.

3. Create a Home for Every Object

To achieve this peaceful feeling that you are looking for, keep your items out of sight. You can get creative and create plenty of storage space. For instance, you can add rails and hooks behind doors to hang shoes or accessories or keep storage crates under your bed. If you lack of inspiration, you can find innovative solutions online.

4. Invest in Several Small Lamps

Lighting is also a key element when setting the mood of your bedroom. And like the colors, you should go for soft lighting. Like a large central ceiling lamp, a single source of light can keep your body clock awake even when you are sleepy. Instead, we recommend placing a few smaller lamps with varying heights in your bedroom, like on your nightstands and dresser. You can consider purchasing lampshades whose purpose is to protect your eyes from the direct bulb’s glare. Those will diffuse the light, making it softer.

5. Fill Your Space With Heavenly Scents

Think about treating your senses in your bedroom. While creating a spa-like ambiance, you will allow your mind and body to relax. You can diffuse essential oils with lavender, rose or jasmine fragrance, light up some aromatic candles or even add some plants or a bouquet of fresh flowers to enjoy a heavenly scent. Besides, some plants also can filter out toxins released from synthetic materials.

6. Fall Asleep in Warm Linens

Another great tip for creating a relaxing bedroom is to add soft and comfortable linens to your bed. Make sure that you buy fabrics made of 100% cotton or linen that will make you fall asleep like a baby. If you are up for more luxurious textures, cashmere or soft mohair will do the trick. We recommend that you layer pillows and quilts which also add to your decorations.

With these 6 steps, you are sure to create a space that will encourage your body to relax. Leave a comment below to share how your bedroom turned out.