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Time For The Perfect Sleep
March is National Bed Month and with National Sleep Day falling on March 13th, we take a look at how to transform your bedroom into a calming sanctuary in preparation for spring. Time For The Perfect Sleep CONTINUED OVER THE PAGE
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Duvet Days Bed sheets and covers made from natural fibres such as 100% cotton and linen will be more beneficial to your health, helping your skin breath easily as you sleep. The natural fibres in cotton help regulate the body’s temperature, with less chance of waking, whereas linen linen is anti-static, antibacterial and acts as a natural insulator.
The Secret Linen store offers premium cotton and linen bedding, bed linen and accessories, such as their Cumin bed linen set made from 100% linen. Molly Freshwater, Secret Linen Store Co-Founder and Creative Director says; “Choosing the right bedding can transform a night’s sleep. Thanks to linen’s unique properties, it boasts moisture absorption and ventilating capabilities, whilst being antiallergic, making it suitable for people with skin sensitivities. As it can absorb over 20% of its weight in moisture before feeling wet, linen’s ability to wick moisture away from the body keeps skin feeling fresh and cool throughout the night.”
Pile Up Those Cushions Pillows aren’t just for resting your head on, they can be decorative and a simple way to bring out your personality whilst redeorating your bedroom. There’s no official way of how many pillows and cushions you need, but recommendations suggest three is the magic number. Experiement with different shapes, designs and textures that match with your colour scheme. Made To Last, the company that produces long-lasting sustainable products designed in Britain have an assortment of quirky and unique cushions that suit all personlities, like the Bike Cushion (shown over the page), hand made in the UK using 100% linen.
For an extra layer, place a throw on top of your bed give you extra warmth on cold nights. The House of Bruar have a selection of throws including a luxurious Merino Lambswool Tartan Throw available in several colours, a perfect partner for cooler weather.
Pay Attention to the Floor You wake up, lift the covers off you, climb out of bed and step onto a cold, rough, uninspiring floor. What better way to make the first step of the day your best than to place your feet onto a soft comforting rug. It’s a perfect additon to bring style to your bedroom, however you choose to decorate. Without one, a room can seem unfinished, plus they can reduce noise and protect your floors. somehwere to place your Weaver Green are a company that create beautiful rugs and textiles made entirely from recycled plastic bottles. Their selection of rugs include a Dove Grey Juno Runner Rug, that’s as soft as wool, perfect for adding some warmth and comfort to bare floors.
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Choosing the Right Storage Having too much clutter around you in the bedroom can lead for a disruptive night’s sleep. Disorganisation can have a negative effect on the brain, disrupting our working memory. It’s not about throwing everything away in order to create a peaceful space, but making sure everything has it’s place.
Wardrobes, shelves, tallboys or small drawers tucked neatly under the bed, all offer easy solutions to get your bedroom organised. If it seems like an overwhelming prospect to reorganise your space, then there are companies that offer bespoke designs that can do all the hard work for you. Neville Johnson offers fully tailored solutions to work with the shape of your room, fitting effortlessly into your decor and style
Simon Tcherniak, Senior Designer from Neville Johnson says; “Bespoke storage solutions such as custom made shelving and cabinets can be designed to cleverly hideaway all your items whilst creating a beautiful feature in your bedroom. The key advantage of bespoke furniture is that it can seamlessly fill a space and work with any idiosyncrasies. You can gain so much storage in a bedroom by using the full height of a wall, and if you make it no deeper than it needs to be your room will still feel spacious and open. Hiding clutter can help your bedroom feel more serene, spacious and calm – the perfect environment for a good nights’ sleep.”
Black Out For a perfect night’s sleep, it’s best to invest in thick curtains or black out blinds. In the winter, thicker materials will help keep the warm in. If the thought of a heavy material in the summer months put you off, there are plenty of options for blinds that come in different patterns and styles. Whether its roller, venetian or shutter, there’s something to suit every taste. They play a perfect role in of blocking out sunlight and can be made from anything from wood to vinyl. Hillarys offer an excellent blind measuring service ensuring a perfect fit for any shape or size. n By Daisy Bennett
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