Sleep Hygiene

I've mentioned in a previous post how I'm a natural "night owl" -- this is partly caused by some pretty frequent insomnia. So I've done a lot of reading about how to reduce insomnia. One of the most popular tips is to practice good sleep hygiene. This means using your bedroom just for sleeping (and, well, you know...) -- no work, no TV. You also need to make sure that your bedroom is tidy, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing. My bedroom does not meet any of those descriptions! The furniture is mis-matched, inefficient, and not very comfortable.

I've been considering replacing them with new bedroom furniture. I know a lot of people cut costs by buying used furniture in thrift stores, on eBay, or antique auctions, but the recent resurgence of bed bugs should really make you think twice. For me, it's new or nothing!

My first priority is to replace my box-spring bed with a platform. Oh, my aching back would love a platform bed! South Shore Furniture makes some really elegant ones. But I like the platforms that have storage drawers underneath, to help curb clutter. Prepac Furniture makes a lot of those that are very stylish as well. Those links I dropped are to Home and Bedroom, which has some amazing prices for their sets and pieces; they don't just sell beds but also matching headboards, nightstands, dressers and armoires (in addition to lots of other home furnishings). All of which would bring my bedroom's new look together in a really practical but beautiful way.

I'd love my new bedroom to look like this.

I don't have children, but I notice Home and Bedroom also has some really adorable Kids Bedroom Sets, too. Some of the mommy bloggers I network with should definitely check those out.