The bedroom should be an oasis of peace
Where we place our bedroom and how we furnish it affects our sleep and therefore our health perhaps more than we realise. How to do it?
Choosing the most suitable room
A room of 15 square metres will suffice as a bedroom for a couple. However, it depends on its orientation. It should be in a part of the house that is as quiet as possible. For example, if our house is near a busy road, we will naturally place the bedroom as far away from it as possible. We also think about who occupies the adjacent room. And the daily routines of family members, their habits and how they spend their free time. For example, it is not the best idea if parents who are used to going to bed earlier place their teenage offspring\’s room behind their bedroom wall. Nor do we place the room where we want to rest in peace where the sounds from the risers, elevators and common staircases of apartment buildings can be heard.
We provide fresh air
Its supply is very important in the bedroom, more so than in other rooms of the house. It should not be in a room that has no windows. Frequent ventilation is needed. If the air is still too dry, so is humidification. This can be provided by evaporators hung directly on the heating element or by various types of humidifiers. The latter are more efficient and can also be combined with an air purifier. Do not overheat this room, it is sufficient for a restful sleep and it is best to heat only to 17 to 19 °C.
Choose suitable furniture
A good quality bed with a good quality mattress, then bedside tables, a dresser, a wardrobe for your clothes, a cosmetic table and a chair are essential for a restful sleep. Otherwise, we tend to save on furniture. It is definitely not advisable to turn this room into a storage room (of furniture and things from the whole apartment that we have nowhere to put away), a study or a sports room.
We pay attention to colours
The bedroom is supposed to be a quiet place for relaxation, so avoid experimenting with too many colours and garish elements. Muted shades of cool colours are the best choice.