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Window Treatments For Better Sleep

Sleep is an essential part of our lives, but to some, sleeping comfortably is a luxury. Isn’t it such a bummer when rays of light are creeping through into the bedroom? This, and some other annoying stuff that you never knew you could remedy with just the help of window coverings.

Window treatments are your best bet to help you sleep well. If you are the type of person who stays up all night and sleeps all day, blackout liners are just what you might need.

Blinds are also very capable of blocking out light because of their interconnected pieces of plastic. However, light can still creep through the tiny holes in horizontal blinds, but you have the option to cover them with tapes. Just squeeze out your creative juices and opt for decorative ones so it doesn’t end up nasty.

Cornice boards and valences are usually attractive but they are not there merely for decorating, it can also help in blocking light from the outside.Roman shades and woven woods are also efficient in preventing the light from the outside to come through and it can also create a shaded area.
Also, room-darkening cellular shades which can filter light and have room darkening qualities also make for good window coverings when you want to sleep tight. Additionally, they have insulating properties that help make your home cool in the summer and warm during winter.

Window treatments that are programmable are also a good choice. By having the timer programmed at a specific time every morning, then you are able to have steady and consistent waking time. Therefore, it prevents your circadian rhythm from being messed up which will ultimately cause you to have better sleeping patterns.

Drapery panels on the sides of the wall are not only pleasing to the eye, but can be pretty practical, too. It gives adequate privacy and also helps in keeping your room cool or warm, harmonizes with your interior décor, and blocks out unnecessary light.

It’s okay to have sleeping problems, only occasionally. Sleep is everyone’s treat to their bodies after a tiring day, so it better be good.

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Posted by Sarah Moore - August 26, 2013 at 1:14 pm

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