How to Create a Relaxing Bedroom: 9 Small Changes

Your bedroom should be where you switch off, but for many of us it doubles as an office, a laundry room and a phone-charging station. These nine small changes help make it a calmer space.

1. Clear the clutter

Clear surfaces make a room feel calmer. Start with your bedside table.

2. Get the lighting right

Swap bright overhead lights for warm lamps in the evening.

3. Block out light

Blackout curtains or a sleep mask help if street lights or early sunrises wake you.

4. Keep it cool

A slightly cool room is usually more comfortable for sleep than a hot one.

5. Upgrade your bedding

Good pillows and breathable sheets make a noticeable difference.

6. Move work out

If you can, keep laptops and work papers out of the bedroom entirely.

7. Charge your phone elsewhere

Use a normal alarm clock instead. It's one of the most effective changes you can make. See our digital detox guide.

8. Add a calming scent

Lavender or chamomile in a diffuser or pillow spray.

9. Keep a wind-down kit by the bed

A book, a notebook and a heated eye massager make it easy to start winding down the moment you get into bed.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I make my bedroom more relaxing?

Clear clutter, use warm lighting, block out light, keep the room cool and keep phones and work out of the bedroom.

Should I keep my phone out of the bedroom?

Many people find charging their phone in another room helps them switch off at night.

What should I keep by my bed?

A book, a notebook for stray thoughts, and something to help you unwind, like an eye massager.

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