How to Add Coziness to Your Bedroom in Three Easy Steps
A cozy bedroom helps aid in a relaxing night’s rest. Sleep boosts our immune system, lowers our risk of diabetes and heart disease, reduces stress, and improves our moods. No wonder we spend one-third of our lives sleeping. Our physical surroundings impact our mental health and, therefore, our well-being. When we feel safe and comfortable, we experience less anxiety, sadness, and irritation. A positive mental state equates to lower levels of cortisol, the stress hormone that can keep us from falling asleep or cause us to toss and turn all night long. So, let's get started with these three quick steps to cozy up a bedroom.
Step 1: Choose Soothing Colors
Incorporate neutral tones as your base color. Think soft blues, grays, and beiges:
- Blue is usually associated with the sky and water, which helps promote a feeling of relaxation.
- Grey often reminiscent of a cloudy day snuggling in a blanket, creating a sense of security.
- Beige tones are associated with sand and stones, bringing in calming properties of the outdoors.
Step 2: Add Elemental Touches
Bring in natural elements such as wool, cotton, linen, plants, wood, stones, and hints of metal. The key is to use materials that you find soothing and comfortable to touch. Examples include bedding, throws, and pillows. Remember to show your feet some love with a soft rug placed beside the bed. The other elements you bring into your space should also bring comfort but are more visual—for example, potted plants and decorative elements.
Step 3: Calm the Senses
Use soft lighting, aromas, and artwork. Table lamps with warm bulbs and LED candles help create a soft glow in the room. Smells can trigger memories and emotional responses. Choosing scents that remind you of a relaxing event or place will have a calming effect. Lastly, artwork triggers the visual senses. Find prints or original works of art representing favorite vacation spots or natural elements—for example, a seaside painting or an image that brings you comfort.
In summary, incorporating elements of nature and pictures or items that comfort or elicit good memories helps to relax the body and mind.
