Create a Sleep Sanctuary With the Right Window Solutions for Your Bedroom
Nearly half of all working adults in the United States report that they are regularly tired during the day, according to a recent SleepFoundation.org survey. It’s no wonder that as many as 70 million people in this country experience ongoing sleep disorders. Anything that you can do to ensure a good night’s sleep is positive. As important for good health as regular exercise and eating well, good sleep has benefits for your mood and brain performance. When sleep is compromised, the opportunity for diseases and disorders can increase including heart disease and stroke.
The Centers for Disease Control have some tips for helping you to get better sleep. Incorporating these lifestyle changes can help:
- Set a consistent sleep schedule that includes going to bed at the same time every night and getting up at a set time every morning, even on the weekends.
- Make your bedroom an electronic device-free zone, including computers, TVs, smartphones, and tablets.
- Limit caffeine, alcohol, and large meals before you go to sleep.
- Rooms with a cooler temperature can help lower body temperature, making deep sleep easier and increasing melatonin production.
One of the biggest things you can do to help give you the chance at your best night’s rest is to pick effective window solutions. When your bedroom is quiet and dark, you’ve set the stage for the right sleep environment. Light pollution from street lights or motion sensing security lights of homes nearby can disrupt your sleep. Noise from street traffic, sirens or barking dogs will prevent you from optimizing your sleep. Especially if you work at night and need to sleep during the day, window treatments can make all the difference in waking up refreshed and ready to face the world. Here are some of the most popular options that combine functionality and style, perfect for bedrooms and guest rooms:
Blinds are an ideal way to give you ultimate control over light and privacy. You’ll have access to soft, filtered light when you open them during the daytime, but at night, they are perfect to block both noise and light from entering your sleep space. A fantastic and affordable option for unusually shaped photos like octagon and arched windows, blinds are made of many types of material. For homes with young children and pets, cordless blinds are a safe option.
Honeycomb shades are wonderful for this space. Their modern aesthetic is stylish and gives homeowners energy efficiency. Their cellular construction is created to trap cold or hot air between the shades and the window, preventing energy loss and ensuring a comfortable temperature all year long. They are available in so many textures and colors including room darkening or blackout options.
Shutters are rich, stately and an amazing possibility for creating a sleep space. Easy to operate and safe for homes with kids as they are cordless, shutters allow natural light to flow when you’d need it but block out the world at night. Available in so many stains and finishes, shutters are an investment in your home…and your sleep.
Level up your sleep game with a free consultation. Call 203-580-3362 and the professionals at Budget Blinds of Greenwich will show you the right options to honor your space, your design aesthetic and of course, your budget. We measure twice, cut once and install with precision, giving you the home upgrade you’ve been dreaming about!
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