How to Improve Your Sleep with a Clutter-Free Bedroom

We travel a fair amount. Often sleeping in a spare bedroom and living out of suitcases. But when we return home, I sleep like a baby!

Clutter and Noise

While away, we often sleep in rooms with clutter and little free space. Excess furniture lines the walls of the room.  Knickknacks cover the dressers, affording no room for our stuff.  Often the knickknacks rattle during the night and I can never find the culprit.  And with all the furniture and our suitcases, a trip to the bathroom in the dark is treacherous, to say the least.

Having time away is something to look forward to, but I realize how blessed we are to have a clutter-free home.  A clean and calm space to come home to every night.

Additionally, we find our home to be a place of rest, with a bedroom that feels like a true sanctuary.  The bedroom is uncluttered and peaceful. We can close the armoire doors and block light from the television.  In the future, we plan to remove the TV and armoire completely, knowing that blue light from electronics interrupts the circadian rhythm.  I can only imagine what the room will look and feel like with the open space.

Clutter and Sleep Quality

You might discount the importance I place on the state of our bedroom, but studies show that decluttering your bedroom leads to better quality sleep. 

If you’ve ever gone to bed feeling a little guilty about the condition of your bedroom, there’s a good chance that mess interfered with your sleep.

Our bed is incredibly comfortable and I appreciate the space every night.  After a long day, I look forward to crawling into bed to read and relax. The quality of my sleep is tied to how calm and relaxed I feel in the room.

Our travel confirms that an uncluttered, minimalist bedroom makes a tremendous difference. That said, I won’t stop traveling because we value the experiences and time with family and friends. But, it validates the way I designed our bedroom and guest room. Here’s how you can do the same.

Master Bedroom

• Blackout Blinds
• Sound machine
• Clutter-free nightstand
• Clean dresser top
• Only furniture sits on the floor
• No Screen-like devices after a specific hour
• Calming paint color chosen based on color theory

Spare bedroom

• Blackout blinds
• Small empty dresser for guests
• Empty closet floor for suitcases and empty hangers and space to hang clothes
• Zero knickknacks – space for guests’ personal items
• Nightstand with tissues and lamps

We also equipped the bathrooms with night lights to provide safe passage in the middle of the night.  All in all, I think this helps the sleep quality of not just my family but our guests as well.

How do you create a sanctuary for sleep in your home?