The safe room

Feeling sad or unsafe alone in your bedroom? Don’t worry — we can help!

Your bedroom is the most important room in the house. Not only does it contain your valuable possession and comfy bed, this is also the humble abode you are completely at peace in. After all, you can be yourself here. Some people would go as far as to say that a bedroom —  and the state it is in —  speaks volumes about the personality of its occupant(s).

Of course, every occupant has his or her own tastes and decorates it accordingly. A bedroom that doesn’t reflect you can begin to feel alien and interestingly, affect your mental wellbeing. If you have been a tad restless about your living space, read the tips below on how you can give it the sense of security it once had. These are sure to liven up a stale bedroom, if nothing else.

Bold but not-so-beautiful



Say no to loud prints and opt for white or neutral beddings to make your bedroom the serene oasis it ought to be. However, if you love colour, a bright comforter, cushion or lampshade should suffice.

Light it up



Turn up your game by installing multiple sources of lighting in your bedroom, such as pretty lamp shades or dimmers for different kinds of setting. The light should complement the furniture of your room and jive with the mood you are in or hope to be.

De-clutter yourself



Psychology has proved that when the human brain sees clutter, it begins to feel anxious, messed up and cluttered as well. Give yourself and your mind a break and tidy your bedroom up. You will be surprised by how much extra storage space you have when all your possessions are placed in an orderly fashion.

Accent walls



Most of us prefer barren walls near the bed frames but a small wall-hanging or two can be very pleasing to the eyes. It does not matter where you buy the paintings from. Just make sure you pick them out yourself so as to add a personal touch to the décor.

Free the phone



How often do we fall asleep with our phones in our hands? Few people would know this but the blue light from our phone screens actually mimics daylight, thereby messing with our brains and prevents us from falling asleep. Also, bacteria from our phones tend to transfer to our faces when we use them in bed. Disgusting, isn’t it? You can keep as many electronics as you please, so long as your phone is as far away from the bed as possible.

Don’t let the bed bugs bite



Dust mites are everywhere, especially our beds. Get a vacuum and pick up the thousands of dust mites that are probably germinating in your mattress. Or perhaps, wash and change your linens every week to keep your bed fresh.

SOURCE: MARIECLAIRE.COM

Published in The Express Tribune, Ms T, November 8^th, 2015.