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INTERIORS INSIDER                                                                                                                                 ESPC PROPERTIES

      Dim the noise
      For those of us who live in a city, the hum of life
      carrying on outside our homes is part and parcel
      of  each  day.  However,  noise  disturbances  can
      severely disrupt a healthy sleeping pattern, so                                                         Your search starts here
      it’s key to try and maintain a consistently quiet
      environment where you can.
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      noise, but if you prefer, a white-noise machine
      is also a great way to provide a constant low
      level of noise that drowns out external sounds
      that might otherwise disturb you.



      Prioritise comfort                     one-size-fits-all product and the firmness that
      It sounds obvious but being comfortable in your   you go for should change depending on how
      bed is one of the biggest factors in ensuring a   you sleep.
      solid night’s sleep.
                                             Your mattress is also a key factor; research
      Invest in good quality, soft and breathable   suggests  that  a  medium-firm  mattress  is  the
      bedding to maximise your comfort levels –   best  all-rounder  and  should  work  for  most
      natural fabrics like cotton, bamboo or linen are   people, but you should look to replace your
      best. You should also consider the kind of pillow   mattress every seven years (sooner if you can
      you need, depending on what type of sleeper   feel the springs or start to feel aches and pains
      you  are  (back,  side  or  front);  pillows  aren’t  a   when in bed).




                                             Create the right environment
                                             Painting your bedroom a  soothing, warm
                                             shade can help to remind your brain that this
                                             room is for rest and relaxation – try to avoid
                                             bright tones and think about which colours
                                             make you feel most calm.

                                             You might not realise it, but a messy room can
                                             add to your stress levels and have a knock-on
                                             effect on how well you’re sleeping. Reduce
                                             clutter where you can, to  make sure your
                                             bedroom feels like a relaxing space to be in.

                                             Scents can also create a restful environment,
                                             so try using essential oils in a diffuser, or
                                             try  a  pillow  spray  to  enhance  that  feeling  of
                                             sleepiness before you hit the hay.
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