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Bedroom Bliss: How to Rejuvenate Your Old Sleeping Sanctuary

Editorial Correspondent 16th Aug, 2023 Updated: 20th May, 2024   0

Your bedroom is a haven of relaxation and rejuvenation, a place where you can recharge and escape the stresses of the day. If your sleeping sanctuary is starting to feel tired and uninspiring, it may be time to give it a fresh makeover. There are so many benefits to refreshing your sleeping space, as a comfortable and inviting bedroom really helps to promote restful sleep and improve your overall well-being.

Assess Your Current Bedroom Setup

The first step in rejuvenating your sleeping sanctuary is to assess your current bedroom setup. Take a critical look at your furniture arrangement, colour scheme, and overall décor. Determine what is working well and what needs improvement – if anything looks dull or dirty, or makes you feel uninspired, it’s a sure sign that you need a change. This evaluation will help you identify the areas that require attention and guide your makeover decisions.

Create a Vision for Your Dream Bedroom

Before diving into the makeover process, take some time to create a vision for your dream bedroom. Consider your personal style, preferences, and the ambiance you want to create. Browse magazines, websites, and social media platforms for inspiration and gather ideas that align with your vision. You can do this digitally by creating a Pinterest board, for example, or physically by cutting out images from catalogues or magazines and sticking them onto a large piece of paper. Having a clear goal in mind will make the rejuvenation process more focused and enjoyable. Looking at other peoples’ décor choices will also give you some new ideas for your room that you might not have thought of otherwise!

Declutter and Organise

A cluttered or messy room can really hinder relaxation and a restful atmosphere. Start your rejuvenation journey by decluttering and organising your bedroom. Remove unnecessary items, tidy up surfaces, and find suitable storage solutions for frequently used belongings. A clutter-free environment will create a sense of calm and pave the way for a fresh start. Invest in furniture that incorporates storage, and get rid of anything that is too tatty looking or broken – even if you’ve been promising yourself for years that you’ll clean or fix it. Chances are, you won’t; this means it will stay there, cluttering up your space and really bringing the look of everything down a little bit.




Upgrade Your Bedding and Mattress

The focal point of any bedroom is the bed, and investing in high-quality bedding and a comfortable mattress is essential for a rejuvenated sleeping sanctuary. Consider upgrading your pillows, sheets, duvet covers, and mattress to elevate the overall aesthetic. Choose bedding materials that suit your needs, such as soft cotton or cooling linen, for a blissful night’s sleep. You’ll also want to ensure that your bed is as comfortable as it could possibly be; with a supportive mattress topper double beds can be as delightfully comfy as a super king, but allowing for more space for the rejuvenation of your bedroom. A good night’s sleep is key to improved health and well-being, so having a bed and mattress that is comfortable and supportive is key.

Focus on Lighting

Proper lighting can transform the ambience of your bedroom. Pay attention to both natural and artificial lighting sources. Maximise natural light by removing heavy curtains or opting for sheer window coverings – and don’t block your window with any large pieces of furniture. Consider installing dimmer switches or adding bedside lamps to create a cosy and versatile lighting scheme that you can switch up depending on your mood and the time of day. Soft, warm lighting fosters relaxation, while brighter lighting is ideal for waking up feeling refreshed.


Maximising Storage Solutions

This goes hand in hand with decluttering, but once that is done and you’re working out what furniture to choose for your rejuvenated sleeping sanctuary, think about storage. Beds with drawers built in, tall shelving units, fold-away desks and built-in wardrobes are all great ideas to allow you to maximise the space within your room, store things cleverly, and keep everything tidy!

Final Touches and Accessories

When it comes to the final touches for your new and updated bedroom, opt for really modern choices like funky artwork, recent photographs, on-trend cushions and so on. Bright colours look really modern, but be sure to check out what’s trending and see how you can incorporate that into your space. Open the windows and allow some fresh air in, and light a really nice smelling candle for the ultimate finishing touch to your rejuvenated bedroom.

Rejuvenating your Old Sleeping Sanctuary

A calm, fresh and inviting bedroom creates the perfect sleeping environment; in order to feel happy and healthy, we need to get a good night’s sleep every single night. If your room is

looking tired and old, and no longer feels like an enjoyable or relaxing place to be, then it is really important that you do what you can to change that. It doesn’t need to involve spending a lot of money: any small changes you make will improve things in a big way, making your bedroom somewhere conducive to a restful slumber.

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