Hibernation Station: 6 ways to prepare your bedroom for winter

As the weather gets colder and the nights get longer, it’s time to adjust your bedroom accordingly.

From bats to bears, many animals hibernate during the winter months, conserving their energy for when the weather is warmer and the days are brighter. If we could, many of us would surely be tempted to do the same, but what we can do is prepare our bedrooms for the upcoming cold season to encourage the best night’s sleep possible, every night.

Thankfully, there are simple and effective ways to do this. From investing in winter-friendly bedding to getting familiar with humidifiers, here are our top tips for preparing your bedroom for winter. Let’s take a look.

Switch up your bedding

Most of us would rather feel too cold in bed than too hot, so during the summer we tend to opt for lighter sheets and duvets. However, as winter approaches you can afford to swap out light bedding for cosier options, such as flannel sheets, down comforters, duvet covers or even a heated mattress pad. These bedroom investments can bring an element of comfort and welcoming warmth to your space on colder nights, helping you wind down as you head to bed.

Cover your flooring (or your feet)

Getting out of bed in the morning is harder in winter when your bed feels so cosy and the room around you feels so cold. Putting bare feet on bare cold floors only serves to add insult to injury during this unpleasant experience, so make sure you cover your flooring as the weather starts to turn.

This might mean investing in a plush rug to put underneath your bed, giving you something cosy to stand on to make the transition from sleeping to waking smoother. Or, if you’re looking for a more cost effective option, a cosy pair of slippers by the bed can also do the job.

Invest in heaters and humidifiers

Space heaters can warm up smaller areas like bedrooms quickly and effectively, using less energy than putting your heating on throughout your whole house. Just be sure to switch it off before you go to sleep in the interest of safety.

Humidity is another factor to consider, as it is generally lower in winter. Investing in a humidifier can stop the air from becoming too dry overnight, helping to prevent your skin from chapping or your throat from becoming dry.

Keep your bedroom cool and dark

This is actually easier in winter than during the warmer months. A cool and dark bedroom is essential for good sleep hygiene, so don’t be tempted to leave lights or heaters on overnight in the name of ‘cosiness’. Make your bedroom a space that you only use at night, helping to train your brain to associate it with rest and rest alone.

Seal your windows

During winter, gaps in your windows become more noticeable. Weather stripping your windows can help to keep cold air out, as well as helping with noise cancellation. This will help you rest easier when bedtime rolls around.

Get light in the morning

Even in winter, it’s important to expose yourself to natural light in the morning. This is easier said than done, as in the depths of winter the sun doesn’t rise until much later, by which time many of us will already be up, out and at work. Investing in a sun lamp can give you the feeling of waking up naturally to a sunrise, giving you the energy you need to start your day.

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