Your bedroom is the first thing you see in the morning and the last thing you see at night, so it makes no wonder that an untidy, cluttered, and poorly decorated bedroom can put your head into a spiral of negative thoughts.
Some might say to get over it and have at your day, but it isn’t easy when the space where you should be able to relax just isn’t a nice place to spend time.
The good news is you can do things about that manky bedroom immediately – tidy up, dust things down, spray some deodoriser, refresh old, battered walls with new paint, and buy a new bed frame to spruce things up.
This article discusses how a bedroom can influence your mood – for good or bad – with tips to improve your space on the cheap and with a little dosh.
Bedrooms and mood
Interior designers will tell you that colours, layout, lighting, and personal touches can all affect your mood in your bedroom. But it goes deeper than that – a bedroom that isn’t pleasant can put you into a state of despair.
Picture this:
- You wake up in a messy bedroom that you dislike. Your mood is negative, and you spiral into making poor decisions in the morning that stress you out.
- After a long day, you finally get in, but instead of being able to crash out in your room and chill, that negativity comes flooding back.
You could bottle that recipe for a bad day and sell it to your worst enemies.
The bed and mattress
Sleeping on an uncomfortable mattress and getting into a bed you don’t like the look of is enough to dampen your mood.
Bed frames are easy to choose—choose a wooden, metal, or upholstered bed that you like in style, and get built-in ottoman storage or drawers if you need somewhere for bedding.
Your mattress is a more crucial choice, but follow these tips:
- Firmness: If you sleep on your side or weigh less than 180 lbs, get a medium mattress. Get a medium-firm one if you sleep on your back and weigh over 180 lbs. Get a firm mattress if you sleep on your front or weigh over 200 lbs.
- Technology: Pocket springs are the best for either a traditional or hybrid mattress (hybrids replicate the feel of pure foam). Look at mattresses with over 1,000 springs for excellent motion isolation.
Cluttered spaces
If you aren’t capable of keeping your bedroom neat, what’s going on in your head?
De-cluttering is a fantastic de-stressor because it gives you a sense of satisfaction, letting you throw out annoying things and tidy your space.
Clutter is bad for your mood because it creates disjointedness and contributes to stress when you can’t find things. Once that clutter starts collecting dust, it’s time to seriously consider changing things up. Consider a compact modern murphy bed as a solution. This smart piece of furniture helps you save space and keep your living area tidy, making your home feel more organized and calm.
Pictured: Kaydian Design Walkworth Ottoman Bed – Oatmeal. Ottoman beds are a great solution to banish bedroom clutter with minimal space.
Dirty bedrooms
Dirty bedrooms are horrible places to sleep, whether there’s dust on hard surfaces, cobwebs in the corners, fluff and rubbish all over the carpet or fingerprint-smeared windows.
There’s a simple remedy for all that – a deep clean, followed by a weekly maintenance clean to ensure things don’t build up again.
Start in this order:
- Tidy up
- Pull out small furniture
- Wipe down all furniture
- Hoover the floor
- Dust all hard surfaces – don’t miss the skirting boards, tops of doors and door frames, and the tops of your wardrobes
- Remove cobwebs from corners
- Use a natural deodoriser to freshen up the air and fabrics
Pictured: Woman changing a duvet, keeping your bedroom tidy helps with your mood and well-being, of which can’t be oversold.
Mould
Dirt is one thing, but mould is the worst—who wants to spend time and sleep in a damp and dangerous space?
If you have any mould in walls and ceilings, this usually comes from internal water leaks (have a Google for pinhole leaks in copper pipes) or a previous leak that’s still getting wet – check around bathtubs and showers to ensure a good seal. They can also come from external ingress, such as the roof or poor wall pointing.
It’s crucial to know that mould can cause aspergillosis, serious illness, and even death. It can also destroy the plasterboard and timber in your house, so look for a fix before it starts seriously affecting your mood and health.
