Beat Insomnia With A Master Bedroom Makeover

According to studies, we are a nation of insomniacs, tossing and turning throughout the night in futile pursuit of a sound night’s sleep. The same studies suggest that one of the key reasons for this is the lack of attention paid to the ambiance of the bedroom, and how in many homes, the master bedroom in particular seems to have multiple uses, with sleep being on the bottom of the priority list. Rather than address this issue first, many people struggling to get to sleep assume they have a medical problem and try medications first, before objectively assessing the state of their bedroom to see if it invites sleep.

In modern homes the picture is all too familiar. Bedrooms now contain a television set, a computer, a clock radio or some type of device for playing music, a desk that doubles as a mini-office and even a bookcase. It seems as though the occupants have tried to cram as much furniture Brisbane into the bedroom as they possibly can.

Decorating a master bedroom is an exciting and creative endeavour, but surely the first thought, before paint colours, floor coverings and window dressings should be that this is a room where the occupant will spend, on average, 8 out of every 24 hours, in soothing, replenishing rest. Acceptance of that opens the door to a wide range of exciting possibilities, including the opportunity to remove from the room anything that prevents the onset of sleep.

The extra space reveals more of the floor, so new ideas for floor coverings can be explored, perhaps taking up a drab carpet and replacing it with timber flooring or a timber look-alike vinyl. Throw down a couple of dashing rugs and the whole vibe of the room is changed. A master bedroom should have a touch of elegance to the window dressings. Even timber blinds can be softened with a sheer fabric curtaining.

Wall colours and bed coverings should combine to create a feeling of warmth and rest. Whether the choice is for a formal, quilted effect for the bed covering, or the whimsical throw-over style with scattered pillows, the overall effect should be a sigh of relief when the occupant enters the room. Style aside, sleep will not come in a lumpy, creaking, uncomfortable bed, so an investment in new bedroom furniture Brisbane may also be needed.

The bedroom should be viewed as a sanctuary where renewal and rest from the events of the day recharges the batteries, boosts the immune system and sets the occupant up for the next day. It is not an entertainment centre, and treating it as such is robbing thousands of people of essential sleep.