Our guide for a good night's sleep

How we dress our bedrooms is as important as the structure of the space itself. If you have an amazing space with beautiful windows or a spectacular view, think about how to frame that as a feature within the room. Highlight a beautiful view with colourful floor-length curtains, make the bed a scene stealer and opt for a patterned or ornately shaped headboard. Use texture and layering for the bed with soft fabrics like boucle, wool and velvet, layer it up with chunky throws, soft blankets and sumptuous cushions that you can sink back into.

Also think about how to keep the space clean and tidy. Having a clear and clean space makes for a clean and tidy mind. You should be able to relax in your bedroom without fear of a dirty coffee cup or piles of washing, so think about this when planning your space. Make sure there is a space for everything - - - can the wash basket be relocated to the bathroom, is there any decluttering you can do? It is not just how a space looks, it is how it feels and smells too. Think of what your senses need to relax and unwind and indulge them. Scented candles, pillow sprays and essential oil diffusers can help to create an air of calm and subtly introduce restful aromas into the room to aid rest and relaxation.

Even with the comfiest bed, fluffiest pillows and most mellow wall colour there are still external factors that can affect the quality of our sleep. Light, cold and sound can all stop us from getting some much needed rest but there are simple steps we can take to help tackle these if they are an issue. Light is the most important external factor when it comes to getting some good Zzzzzs - - - we all know it is easier to sleep in the dark but daylight is actually one of the most harmful lights when it comes to helping your body know when to switch off. Therefore if you work nights or like to go to bed when the summer sun is still up you should invest in great blackout lined curtains or blinds. The blackout lining will reduce any light penetration and help your body regulate it’s sleep cycle.

If temperature control is an issue, invest in air con for the hot summer nights and breezy light curtains that let the air in. For draught prone rooms and big windows, invest in a thermal lining when selecting your window treatment as this will help keep the cold drafts out and warm air in! And, most importantly make sure your curtains and blinds work for you. Making sure you have the right window treatment for both your style and sleep preference is incredibly important. Those beautiful curtains are no good if they don’t do what you need them to. Luckily when ordering made to measure curtains and blinds we have an extensive range of fabrics, finishes and linings to help even the lightest of sleepers get the rest they need.