Sweet Dreams

While some studies indicate that most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep a night in order to function optimally during the day, many of us know that quality shut-eye can be hard to come by. Still, creating a lovely, relaxing bedroom sanctuary is one way to guarantee that you’ll look forward to hitting the sack. Here are a few tips to help ensure that you get the rest you require:

•  Invest in quality bedding. This article from Real Simple magazine provides lots of great in formation regarding fabric type, weave, thread count: http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/decorating/bedroom/when-buying-sheets-10000000684301/index.html
• Choose your wall colors carefully. Gentle blues, greens, and other earth tones are more relaxing than jewel tones. Check out this blog post to read more: http://sew4home.com/tips-resources/fabric-color-texture/best-colors-good-nights-sleep
• Keep your room clutter-free.  An organized space helps minimize stress. Here are a few suggestions to help you maximize your bedroom storage options: http://www.hgtv.com/organizing/5-bedroom-storage-ideas/index.html .
• Use energizing accents. There’s nothing wrong with relying on a few carefully selected bedroom accessories—like a beautiful duvet or a few colorful accent pillows—to perk yourself up after a particularly restful (or sadly sleepless) night.  Check out our bedding selection for options that just might complement your already serene space: http://entwinedartistry.com/shop/silk-bedding/ .

P.S. Have you entered our bedding giveaway yet? Head on over to our Facebook page for details!