Sleep—a restorative process that refuels our bodies and refreshes our minds—profoundly impacts our quality of life. This emphasizes the significance of creating a peaceful sleeping environment, a private sanctuary that encourages restful good night's sleep. The details of your sleeping space are important. Even the paint color in your room can contribute to a calming atmosphere for a good sleep experience.
The bed is at the heart of this sanctuary. Those who own a luxurious bed like a Stearns and Foster mattress, already have the foundation of a superior sleep experience.
But how do we augment this experience? Let's explore some styling tips to transform your Stearns and Foster bed into the ultimate sleep haven. Let's take a deeper look into how to style your mattress.
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1. Choosing the Perfect Bedding
Luxurious mattresses from Stearns and Foster are engineered for unparalleled comfort and support. A true quality brand, they recently scored an 8.5/10 on cnet. One way to elevate this sleeping experience is by enhancing your bed with soft duvet covers, comforters, and a high quality sheet set. Look for natural fibers and desirable thread counts.
Fabric Selection
The comfort you feel and how easy it is to fall asleep depends on the quality of bedding fabric. Good quality fabric can make a big difference to your sleep.
Opt for fabrics derived from natural sources—such as cotton, linen, or silk—for a plush, breathable sleep surface. These natural fabrics not only feel luxurious on your skin, but they can help regulate body temperature by removing moisture. This is one easy way to enhance sleep quality.
Cotton, being durable and breathable, is a popular choice for bedding. Egyptian cotton is known for its extra-long fibers, and it provides exceptional softness and durability. Linen on the other hand, is admired for its unique texture, breathing, and moisture-wicking properties. Meanwhile, silk adds an unmatched touch of luxury while also being gentle on the skin and hair.
Color and Design
The color and design of your bedding can greatly influence the atmosphere in your bedroom. Relaxing colors, such as soft blue and green and an array of neutral tones, blend well as calming colors and are conducive to restful sleep.
Moreover, choosing a design that reflects your personal style can make your sleep sanctuary feel uniquely yours. You might prefer a minimalist look with solid colors and simple patterns. Or a more opulent aesthetic with intricate designs and textures.
Continue reading for tips on how plants help create your ideal sleep environment, (directly from Stearns and Foster).
2. Crafting a Pillow Landscape
Pillows, while often seen as a finishing touch, are in fact an integral part of a well-styled and comfortable bed... beyond just providing a plush surface to rest your head!
Good quality sleep is important. To create an ideal sleeping environment, pillows can be a great help. They can influence your sleep in a positive way. Also adding depth to your bed's aesthetic appeal, while providing premium support offered by your Stearns and Foster mattress investment.
Pillow Selection for Support
A pillow's main purpose is to give the right support for your neck and shoulders while you sleep. It connects your neck and the mattress, ensuring correct alignment and avoiding unnecessary tension. The type of pillow you choose should correspond to your preferred sleeping position.
If you're a side sleeper, a firmer, thicker pillow will provide the necessary support between your neck and shoulder. For back sleepers, a medium-thick pillow will prevent your neck from tilting too far forward or backward. Stomach sleepers benefit from a thinner pillow or even no pillow to avoid unnatural neck strain.
Pillow Maintenance
A key aspect often overlooked in the world of pillows is their maintenance. Ensure your pillows are regularly cleaned and fluffed to maintain their shape and support. This is to prevent the buildup of allergens and the the loss of firmness. It is advised to change them every 1-2 years.
The right selection and arrangement of pillows can make a world of difference in your sleep comfort. As you continue to style your bed, remember that pillows serve not just as accents. They are essential components to a well-dressed and comfortable bed.
3. Bed frames and Headboard Choices
Your bed frame and headboard provide the structural backdrop for your mattress and dramatically influence the overall style of your bedroom.
Classic wooden frames can add a touch of timeless elegance, while upholstered bed frames and headboards can lend a more modern, sophisticated feel.
Choose a design that complements your Stearns and Foster mattress and aligns with your bedroom décor.
Material
The material of your bed frame and headboard can set the tone for your entire bedroom. For instance, a solid wooden frame infuses your space with an element of timeless elegance. The warm tones with a natural grain of the wood can complement a range of interior styles from rustic and country, to Scandinavian and contemporary.
Also, an upholstered bed frame or headboard can introduce a different texture into your room, creating a more plush, cozy vibe. Upholstered bed frames often come in a variety of fabrics. Such as velvet, suede, and leather, offering plenty of options to suit different tastes.
Design
The design of your bedframe and headboard should go beyond complimenting your Stearns and Foster mattress. It should also align with your overall bedroom decor.
A simple, sleek design might be best if your bedroom has a minimalist or modern aesthetic. Bed frames and headboards with ornate detailing or tufting might be more appropriate for a traditional or vintage-inspired room.
Additionally, some bedframes come with practical features such as storage drawers or spaces. Useful for those with limited space or those who like to keep their sleeping environment clutter-free.
4. The Allure of Accessories
Accessories provide the final touches to your sleep sanctuary. These elements, though often viewed as extras, significantly enhance the comfort, function, and aesthetics of your sleep space.
Bedside Tables
Bedside tables are an essential accessory, offering practical storage and a surface for additional decorative elements. Whether you prefer a sleek modern design, or a vintage wooden table, ensure it matches or complements your bedframe and overall bedroom décor.
Consider the size and height of the table relative to your bed. It should be easily accessible from your bed, but practical enough to support essentials like a table lamp, a book, or a glass of water.
Rugs
Rugs are a fantastic way to add warmth and texture to your bedroom. A well-chosen rug can anchor your bed in the room. The room aesthetic will have a cohesive look, and provide a soft landing for your feet on cold mornings.
When selecting a rug, consider the size, color, and texture. It should be large enough to extend beyond the sides of your bed and blend with your room's color scheme. Texture-wise, a soft, plush rug adds an extra level of coziness to your space.
5. Additional Tips
Blue Light and Your Sleep Sanctuary
While a Stearns and Foster mattress serves as the focal point of your sleep sanctuary, there are a few other factors that affect your slumber. One of these is blue light.
Our modern world is filled with sources of blue light, including digital screens, monitors LED lights, and yes, your phone screen. Research has shown that blue light exposure in the evenings can disrupt our natural sleep cycle. This can lead to poor sleep quality.
The body's ability to drift off peacefully is affected by suppressing the production of melatonin. Melatonin is a hormone that signals the body it is time to sleep.
Essential Oils for Ultimate Relaxation
It's not all about what you need to reduce in your sleep environment – there are also additions that can promote a truly relaxing ambiance. Essential oils, known for their calming properties, can significantly contribute to creating the ultimate sleep sanctuary.
Certain scents, such as lavender, chamomile, and ylang-ylang, can help to reduce anxiety and promote feelings of peace and tranquility.
Consider adding an essential oil diffuser to your nightstand or placing scented candles to enhance the serene atmosphere. Pair this with a high-quality mattress, and you'll be on your way to having a good night, every night!
Conclusion
Styling your bed and sleep space can elevate the experience provided by your Stearns and Foster mattress, or any mattress that you buy. By considering your bedding, pillows, bedframe, and accessories, you can transform your bed into an inviting, stylish sleep sanctuary.
An adjustable bed frame is another great addition to add style and function to your room, and guess what- they are not just for the elderly. Making investments in our sleeping environment can contribute positively to our overall well-being and contentment. It offers us a luxurious experience that we can look forward to and enjoy.
If you want to learn more about other high quality mattresses, check out our best mattress list, and don't forget to try our Mattress Matchmaker. If you have any questions feel free to use the live chat, email info@mattressville.ca, or visit us in Mississauga, near Toronto!
