9 Simple Ways to Turn Your Bedroom Into a Sleep Sanctuary

2. Invest in linen

Just like a mattress, the sheets you sleep in are of utmost importance, so you want to prioritise quality bedding that is practical, beautiful and affordable to promote a good night’s sleep.

Our Bed Threads sheets are composed of 100% flax linen, and this natural fibre is well known to have a myriad of benefits. Not only is it temperature-regulating (meaning it’s breathable in the summer and provides added warmth in the winter), but it also requires minimal effort to care for and style, it feels buttery-soft, it’s perfect for those with sensitive skin, and they’ll last you years. We’ve rounded up all the benefits of sleeping in 100% flax linen here.

4. Consider colour therapy

We’re constantly influenced by our surroundings, and colours play a huge part in affecting our mood and behaviour. For example, if you’re surrounded by light pastels, you’re more inclined to feel calm and positive. On the contrary, if you place yourself in a room where colours are harsh and bright, you could either feel motivated, or angry and annoyed. 

This doesn’t mean you have to avoid your favourite colours in the bedroom at all costs because it doesn’t evoke the feeling you’re seeking. For example, while red and black are associated with stimulation and anger, these can still be incorporated into your sleep sanctuary in subtle ways.

Here at Bed Threads, none of our linen colours will disrupt your sleep. The richness of Charcoal will create a blackout effect when the lights are switched off, swathing you in darkness and helping to ease you into sleep. Also, while red can be disruptive for those who have trouble sleeping, more muted tones such as our Rust or Lavender are cosy and inviting.

6. Develop a bedtime routine

Make yourself a sleep checklist, and try going to bed - and waking up - at the same time. There are seven key things to consider when building a healthy nighttime routine:

1. Reduce blue light before bed
2. Eye mask - this can help you if you are sensitive to light
3. Comfortable bed, mattress, and pillow
4. Clear the mind - keep a journal next to your bed
5. Exercise, but don’t do this too close to bedtime
6. Take a relaxing bath or shower
7. Minimise alcohol, food and coffee close to bedtime

8. Keep cool

Many experts say the ideal bedroom temperature for sleeping is 18 degrees Celsius (65 degrees Fahrenheit). While this might sound a bit chilly, a cooler temperature helps you maintain a lower core temperature while you sleep to align with your natural rhythms.

This is why the material makeup of your bedsheets is so important. While synthetic fabrics like polyester trap heat inside them, our linen is made out of the crushed flax plant, making it 100% natural and much more breathable. Linen sheets circulate cool air through its loosely woven fibres to make sure warm air is never trapped around your body.

And for the sweaty sleepers, linen can absorb up to 20% of its own weight before feeling damp, so you never need to worry about excess moisture. Plus, with every little bit of breeze that blows through your open window, linen absorbs the air to dry out and cool down even further.