HappieratHome:7TipsforGettingaGoodNight'sSleepinSummer-Remodelista

Happier at Home: 7 Tips for Getting a Good Night's Sleep in Summer - Remodelista
The days are long, the kids are home from school, and routines are thrown off. The summer months are a shift toward ease in so many ways, but a hindrance to one thing we desperately need: sleep.
Photograph by Matthew Williams for Remodelista from our post Sarah’s Refined Rental in St. Helena.
A simple bed and a small side table in the Napa Valley home of Remodelista’s Sarah Lonsdale.
Consider some pre-bedtime yoga: The practice of pratyahara involves closing off the senses. Turning in and putting pressure on the “third eye” sends a message to the entire body that it’s time to relax and unwind.
1. Keep it quiet.
An uncluttered and tech-free desk in the Pasadena home of interior designer Michaela Scherrer.
Photograph by Matthew Williams for Remodelista from A Greek-Inspired Guest Suite in LA.
2. Unplug and log off.
Monitor your online time and turn off stimulating devices well before bed.
3. Make it dark.
Consider purchasing blackout shades to block the summer sun. An eye mask can work as a great substitute.
Photograph by Michael A. Muller from A Whiter Shade of Pale: Weaver Caitlin Emeritz at Home in Seattle.
An essential step in avoiding sleepless summer nights is to invest in a quality bed: a box spring or foundation, mattress, and bedding. When it comes to sheets and blankets, opt for natural, breathable materials such as 100 percent cotton and linen to keep cool and cozy.
4. Invest in a well-made bed.
Photograph by Matthew Williams for Remodelista from Sarah’s Refined Rental in St. Helena.
Learn all about roller shades in our Remodeling 101 post.
The ideal temperature range for sleeping is 68 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit. On the hottest nights, do as your grandparents did and move your sleep area to the coolest area of the house, such as the porch.
5. The cooler the better.
French lavender water is used by Paris designer Lucile Demory at a natural bug repellent.
Photograph by Natalie Weiss for Remodelista from Style Counsel: Unfussy French Girl Style with Lucile Demory.
6. Don’t let the bugs bite.
Nothing is worse than being kept awake by a pestering mosquito. Be vigilant about keeping the bugs out during the day, and make sure all open windows are well screened.
Photograph by Michael A. Muller for Remodelista from Living in an Architectural Landmark, Seattle Edition.
7. Get up at roughly at the same time every day.
We are creatures of habit and our circadian clocks thrive on regularity.
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