Picture this: it is finally time for bed after a long, stressful day of moving nonstop. You put on your comfiest pajamas, dim the lights, and climb into your warm, cozy bed. And as soon as your head hits the pillow, you fall into a deep, blissful sleep.

8 Tips To Creating a Cozy Sleep Space

This is everyone’s dream: to fall asleep calmly and easily every night. But the key to having a good night’s rest starts with your room. A cozy sleep space means falling asleep in half the amount of time it normally would take you. There is just something so comforting about going into your bedroom at night and instantly feeling tranquil and sleepy. Your bedroom is meant for sleeping, so why not make it the cozy room of your dreams?

If you have been struggling with falling asleep at night, or just want to make your room more homey, here are 8 tips to creating a cozy sleep space:

Pillows Galore

If you ask me, a bed is not complete unless there is an excessive amount of pillows on it. Not only do a ton of pillows make your room look more decorated, it is an easy way to make your bed more comfortable. Have an arrangement of pillows in different sizes and textures on your bed and you may find that you fall asleep much quicker.

Twinkle Lights

Bright light in your room definitely does not make for a cozy environment. Instead, hang some twinkle lights around your room. When you go to bed at night, you can turn off all the lights except for them and it will instantly make your room a dreamy paradise.

Comfortable Bed

First and foremost: to have a cozy sleep space, you need a cozy bed. And that starts with your mattress. A hard mattress is only going to make it harder to fall asleep, so instead go for the best hybrid mattress you can find. A good hybrid mattress is soft, supportive, and the perfect way to make your room more comfortable.

Incorporate Aromatherapy

A key to having a peaceful room is using aromatherapy. Certain scents, like lavender, chamomile, and bergamot, are known for their calming properties and will help you fall asleep at night. You can get them as essential oils for a diffuser, pillow sprays, or candles.

Add Plants

House plants just naturally make a space feel more inviting and comfortable, so you can’t go wrong with adding some to your room. Having plants in your room is especially helpful during the winter, as it brings in a sense of life during the cold months. Just make sure you choose indoor plants that are easy to take care of if you don’t have a green thumb.

Have Multiple Blankets

Just like with pillows, the more, the merrier. In addition to your comforter, have a couple of throw blankets on your bed as well that you can snuggle up with on a cold night. Throw blankets are an easy way to decorate and also just make your bed more warm and inviting.

Build a Bookcase

Reading before bed is a great way to wind down at the end of the day and help you fall asleep. A bookcase will not only make your room look more relaxing, it is a great way to entice you to start reading more. Every bedroom that has a bookcase just instantly looks more cozy.

Choose Calm Colors

To achieve the ultimate relaxing room, go for calming colors, like whites and browns, instead of bright colors. Calming colors are more relaxing and better for creating a good sleep environment. If you want to add more color to your room, do it with accents, like artwork or furniture.

Creating a cozy sleep space does not have to be difficult, you just have to make a couple of adjustments to your room. Follow these simple tips and you will have the comforting, peaceful bedroom of your dreams.

Have you tried any of these tips for your sleep space?