Are you having trouble falling asleep? Maybe your bedroom needs a makeover. In this free guide, we'll give you some simple but effective tips for creating a restful and relaxing sleep environment.

Why better sleep so important

Getting enough sleep helps you maintain your physical health. It also supports better and healthier brain function. However, getting proper sleep isn't easy for everyone. Some people toss and turn until they fall asleep. Or they struggle with issues like the wrong temperature in the bedroom that prevents them from getting the night's rest they need.

Teenagers need between eight and 10 hours of sleep a night. Adults need at least 7 hours of sleep to recover and feel their best. Too little sleep can harm you and lead to exhaustion or high blood pressure. It could even shorten your life expectancy.

Tips for better sleep

1. Get the right lighting

The first thing you should pay attention to in any bedroom is the lighting. You can turn your bedroom into a sleep atmosphere by finding lighting that you can turn off in the evening. You might also want to try blackout curtains if you feel disturbed by too much light while sleeping.

If your room is darker, the darkness will encourage melatonin production. A darker room can help you fall asleep faster when you get into bed. Some ideas include wearing a silk eye mask or darkening the room with curtains. With these solutions, you may be able to fall asleep faster and sleep better every night.

2. Regulate your room temperature

If the temperature in your bedroom is too high, you may find it difficult to get the rest you need. On winter nights, you might shiver if you're not adequately covered. Or you might sweat buckets in the warmer months as you try to escape the heat held in by synthetic materials in heavy sheets and comforters.

Try silk duvet cover, which will help you regulate your body temperature better. Thanks to the high thread count, which doesn't cause friction, it's suitable even for sensitive skin.

3. Try a silk pillowcase

The fibers of silk have a temperature-regulating effect. The fabric's moisture-wicking properties wick tiny drops of perspiration away from the skin.

A silk pillowcase leaves less moisture around your head and neck, keeping you dry and comfortable while you sleep. Less moisture during sleep allows for a deeper, more healing night's sleep.

4. Use essential oils

Essential oils come in soothing scents like eucalyptus, lavender, lemongrass and many more. Many of these oils can help you fall asleep. Some oils, like lavender, are known to act as sedatives. Others, like peppermint, improve sleep by potentially reducing stress and anxiety.

5. Sleep in quiet environment

Make sure your sleeping environment is quiet enough. If your sleep is poor, any sound may wake you up from your sleep. This has a bad effect on your heart and blood pressure. Therefore, a quiet environment is essential for good sleep and even good health. You can also listen to some white noise to fall asleep, it can help you block out other noises and relax your body and mind.

For restful sleep, it is important to have a place in your home that you can trust to rest and relax. Shutting out light and noise, aligning your spine and feeling comfortable with quality silk bedding that keeps the temperature in balance can give you the sleep you need.