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INTERIORS

THE A-ZZZZZ OF A GREAT
NIGHT’S SLEEP

This month, John Lewis & Partners is sharing tips for creating the
perfect bedroom to get a superior night’s sleep.

CREATE A RESTFUL something, then it probably
SLEEP-SCAPE doesn’t belong in your bedroom.”
Giving proper consideration to Then, make sure you’ve got the
your surroundings has taken right storage. “I love an ottoman
on more importance since bed, especially in smaller rooms
spending more time at home. where it’s not easy to access
With home – and even your divan bed drawers,” Chloe
bedroom – doubling as an office, advises. “Slim, velvet hangers are
it’s important to create mini zones a great way to make the most
that can take you elsewhere. of wardrobe space, and drawer
dividers are another favourite
Professional declutterer Chloe – compartmentalising large
Howat recommends tackling your spaces will help you keep them
bedside table. “It’s the last thing organised.”
you see before switching off and
the first thing when you open GIVE WINDOWS THE
your eyes, so it needs to make BLACKOUT TREATMENT
you feel good. All you really need Light pollution can significantly LIGHT IT RIGHT
to keep here are the items you affect how soundly you sleep, and Embrace a key principle of lighting design, and ‘layer’ the
use when you’re in bed.” a blind can be your best friend light in your bedroom. Partner & Lighting Designer July Lin
here. “If you’re using a roller blind, says: “Two types of lights to layer a bedroom should be
Take a look at the wider room fix it inside the window recess, enough to create a restful effect. A pendant with a shade
next. “Make sure everything then re-roll the blind so the fabric to diffuse the light will give a soft glow. Choose a dimmable
has a home,” suggests Chloe. runs behind the top tube and as light and bulb – perhaps a smart Philips Hue or Hive one – to
“Categorise items by type – close to the window as possible,” help you wind down.”
beauty, electricals, books and so says Kerry Nicholls, Partner &
on. Then think about how you use Buyer, Window Decor & Fabrics. Your second layer of light should be ambient, such as a table
the room. Each category should or floor lamp with an adjustable head. “A table lamp is great
be stored in a location that makes Blackout blinds are a great option for reading,” July says. “Plus if it has an adjustable feature, you
it easy to use. If you’re struggling too, and the look can be softened can turn the head to face the wall to create a soft, indirect
to find a logical place to store with a Roman blind or curtains. glow – ideal for relaxation.”

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