Transform Your Sleep Space: 17 Strategies to Improve Sleep Quality (from: Redfin Blog)

I had the pleasure of contributing to the Redfin blog. I share my tips on improving sleep quality through organization.

Picture this: Despite your jam-packed schedule, you’ve still reserved enough time to unwind and relax before bed. Your bedroom is cool, calm, and dark, and you’re able to fall asleep and stay asleep without any trouble. The next morning, you manage to wake up before your alarm and feel well-rested, perhaps even energetic, and ready to take on the world. 

If this sounds like a scenario you can only dream of, you’re not alone. Whether you live in a home in Kansas City, MO, an apartment in Minneapolis, MN, or a rental home in Des Moines, IA, there’s a good chance your bedroom isn’t set up for optimal rest. In fact, only about half of Americans wake up feeling well-rested. To help, we’ve gathered the 17 best tips for creating the ideal sleep environment to improve your quality of sleep so you can (finally) get a good night’s rest.

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Wake up feeling refreshed

“By prioritizing organization in the bedroom, you can improve sleep quality and wake up feeling refreshed,” says Raychel Klein, Seattle, WA-based professional organizer and Certified KonMari Consultant at RayBayBay. “Clutter and disorganization can lead to feelings of stress and anxiety. When your bedroom is tidy, it promotes a sense of calm and relaxation, making it easier to unwind and fall asleep. Remove distractions or items that don’t belong in the bedroom or are a source of stress, such as exercise equipment, displeasing decor, aggressive lighting, and paperwork. Lastly, implement daily habits such as making the bed each morning, putting things away immediately, doing laundry regularly, and keeping surfaces clear.” 

(originally published May 21, 2024 by Julia Weaver; read full article here)