The rainy season brings in a major bed weather to the country. It’s an excellent respite from our harsh summers, making us feel a bit cooler than the usual. So, if you’re the type who likes to coop up on your bedroom during this rainy season, here are a few nice interiors that will give you some major bedroom envy.
Ah, if only we can tuck ourselves in!
If you love to travel on a budget, you may have already heard about AirBnB. An alternative accommodations option for all kinds of travelers, AirBnB is website where folks can list and book properties, may it be a whole home, a condominium unit, apartment, or a bedroom for short-term stays. It works just like any hotel listing and booking website, except for the fact that you’re not exactly renting a hotel room here.
But did you know that aside from finding great places to stay in, you can also find inspiring bedrooms in AirBnB? We took the time to scour the site to find some of the best bedrooms that can easily inspire you to redecorate or even book a stay in their properties. Check below for some of our picks.
Recently Named “AIRBNB’S #1 MOST DESIRABLE LISTING WORLDWIDE!” Suite of three beautifully furnished rooms set amongst the trees. Just minutes from downtown, this secluded property is an urban ret…
Blurring the line between indoor and outdoor, this bedroom is perfect if you want to get in touch with nature. The best thing about it is that you’re not required to rough it out despite the very rustic design and surroundings, because the house is just a few minutes from the bustling downtown of Atlanta, Georgia.
The famous Seashell house is on a gated property with the owner/architect living next door. You will have a private pool, two king beds and a simple kitchen. Free wifi , air conditioning. I am happ…
This one is just too adorable! Found inside a house that is shaped and designed to resemble a seashell, the bedroom is just immaculate. It suits the house perfectly and you may love to know that the property comes with its own pool and is located just across the street from the beach.
A mini apartment within the clock tower apartment at St Pancras Station, with its own en suite bathroom and kitchen and sitting area. It sits in Sir George Gilbert Scott’s gothic revival railway h…
Okay, so this one doesn’t offer much in terms of bedroom aesthetics and we know that the door is right above the sleeper’s head, but please take into account how awesome would it be to sleep inside a clock tower.
Dairsie Castle is a unique self-catered property which sleeps 13. Located close to St. Andrews (15 minutes drive) and Edinburgh (1 hour drive), it is an ideal setting for a holiday to explore the h…
Ever dreamed of living in an actual castle? Well, here’s a listing that can make your dreams come true! What we love the most about the Dairsie Castle’s bedrooms is that they’re very cozy despite the rough exteriors. Definitely worth getting inspiration from, in our opinion.
AS LISTED ON AIRBNB TOP 40! https://www.airbnb.com/wishlists/top40?page=2 AS LISTED IN AMERICAN VOGUE, JULY 2015, IN TOP 10 VILLAS IN GREECE Much more than a holiday home, staying in Delenia is l…
Aside from the stunning view of the sea and the marvelous architecture, this island villa’s bedroom is totally charming. You’ll easily fall for its natural appeal that will make your dream of living in an island villa come true.
Elqui Domos is a very unique lodging offer, it is one of the 7 astronomic hotels worldwide, and the only one in the South Hemisphere. Come enjoy the magic skies of Elqui Valley. We noticed that …
Sleeping under the stars is one of the top things a lot of people dream about. Especially if you’re a big fan of astronomy and all things celestial, you’ll surely enjoy a stay at this listing. Perfect for romantic getaways, make sure to bring your special someone with you when you visit this place!
Both Floors Modern Glass Tree House
Gorgeous forest retreat-only 5 minutes from Downtown Atlanta! The OPEN Floor Plan makes for a Great gathering space-available for 4-6 overnight guests at $500 a night, but also available for priv…
Modern in aesthetics, this bedroom is totally something to dream about! With the sweeping views the glass walls provide, it’s a great choice if you live in a beautiful area, so you can easily take the outdoors in and just soak up the beautiful surroundings. Just imagine coming home to a gorgeous space as this one, and you may not want to leave home anymore.
Unusual, very spacious, “Art Nouveau” flat with recepcion hall, studio, dining, living-room, galery, two bedrooms, kitchen and bathroom. An architectural experience in the Modernista Barcelona of…
The bedroom may be minimalist in decor, but in contrast to the property’s gothic design, it makes an excellent break from the romantic interiors. So, if your home has a strong aesthetics that can get overwhelming, take a cue from this listing and opt to tone it down a bit in the bedroom. It can also help you get better sleep, making a minimal space a great choice.
The Old Smock Mill is a gorgeous four storey building (three floors for the holiday let) it has carefully been restored to a very high level. With eighteen inch brick walls and white weather boarde…
Want to give rural living a try? You can take some cues from this charming windmill cottage. We love its serious rustic aesthetics that is truly cozy and inviting.
My name is Alexandre, I am both a Publisher and musician and I propose this splendid luminous and unique loft under the roofs, very typical and looking like a boat with wooden structures all around…
Found right in the heart of The City of Light, this quaint listing offers a quintessential Parisian feel to guests. Charming and fuss-free, it’s just gorgeous. If you want your bedroom to be low key without sacrificing chicness and style, you’ll find great cues from this bedroom.
While some may argue that AirBnb bedrooms are strategically designed and created to lure customers, it’s not too bad to take interior design cues from, really. Most of them are unique and offer a fresh look and feel that could easily transform your bedroom. Get inspired and you’ll surely be able to take a few things you can try at home.
One of the great things about the New Year is that it can easily usher in change for a lot of people. The fresh calendar also invites a new look, not only for individuals, but for homes as well. So, if you’re thinking of doing a makeover for the start of 2016, here are some reasons why it’s a good idea:
If you haven’t been sleeping well in 2015, your room could be a major reason for this sleeplessness. The colors may not be calming and relaxing enough to help you doze off, or it might not be ideal for sleep. In this case, a makeover can help you transform the space into something that’s more ideal for your shuteye.
Have you ever wondered why some people get great sleep in hotel rooms? According to studies, some people sleep better in hotels because of the different mattress and new environment. This allows them to sever the association of stress from the bedroom, making it easier to fall asleep. A much needed makeover can really turn a space around, especially your bedroom, where some freshening up can cause great effects on your slumber.
With a major makeover that involves moving furnishings around, it’s very likely to discover a few things that will require some attention and fixing inside your bedroom. And since you’re already doing some work in your bedroom, why not take it up a notch and do some fix some stuff up.
A makeover can also be a great opportunity to do some thorough cleaning in your bedroom. Even if you regularly clean your room, it’s still highly likely that a thorough cleaning is necessary. A clean room will easily help you sleep better, as the air quality will be considerably of higher quality than before. It could also mean undisrupted sleep for those with allergies and lower risks of getting infections.
With the easy access we have to design inspirations, instructions, and professionals, it shouldn’t be too difficult to get started in your bedroom makeover. Give it a shot and discover how beneficial a new look for your bedroom could be for your slumber. Of course, a new mattress can also do a lot for your sleep and bedroom makeover, so don’t forget to visit our website for some exquisite bedding options.
Many of us are already completing our New Year’s Resolutions for 2016, so when the first day of the year comes, we’re all ready to tick items off and start making changes. If you’re still thinking of ways how to improve your sleep for 2016, this list is perfect for you. Each item will help you improve your slumber, it’s just a matter of picking which are the ones you need to improve on.
A bedtime routine helps you get in the right mindset for sleep. It prepares your system that you’re about to go to bed, letting you wind down. If you don’t have a list of things you must do before hitting the hay, maybe it’s time to make some to help improve your nightly slumber.
If you tend to wake up groggy and disoriented in the mornings, setting a regular bed and wakeup times is essential. Doing this will set your Circadian rhythm into order, letting your internal clock do its job efficiently and help you fall asleep at the same time every night and wake you up at around the same time every morning as well. This, in turn, will help you get regular sleep, leaving you more refreshed and alert during the day.
This primarily involves your mattress, pillows, and bedclothes. If you have comfortable furnishings for sleep, you have better chances in getting great shuteye. To see our recommendations in which Salem Beds you should get, click here.
Science proves just how useful exercise can be for sleep. This is why, if you haven’t really perspired in a while, you may find working out beneficial for your slumber.
Stress is one of the biggest enemies of sleep. Those who tend to ponder and worry about everything as soon as their heads hit their pillows may find themselves having sleeping difficulties, which is why avoiding stress could be a great way for you to get more sleep in 2016.
If getting a good night’s sleep is one of your biggest struggles in 2015, these simple tricks can be of great help to you. While they seem easy, pulling them off can actually be a bit of a challenge, as they require discipline and determination. These reasons make them the perfect inclusions for your 2016 New Year’s Resolution lists, so why not give them a shot?
Still not getting ample sleep because of all the holiday-related tasks you need to finish? Here are more sleep tips that you may find handy.
There’s really so much to do during the holidays that it feels like 24 hours isn’t enough for you to get everything done. If you feel like you’re already sacrificing hours of zzz’s just to finish something, step back and relegate other things in your to-do list to someone else. Ask your kids to do an extra chore and stop micromanaging everything so you can enjoy the season more and get some shuteye as well.
With all the parties, reunions, and get togethers going on, noise could also be a factor in you losing some zzz’s. If this is the case, you can always politely ask neighbors to tone it down (especially during the wee hours of the night) or take some measures on your own. Ear plugs, heavy drapes, and some ambient sound could help you block some noise from the outside. If it doesn’t work, you can always sleep in a different area, where there’s less noise.
If you haven’t been getting ample shuteye during the night, you can always take naps to make up for some of your lost zzz’s. It will also help you get energized for everything you need to do.
This holiday season, while there’s just so much to do and so many people to see, take some time to spend on yourself. You might be missing out on some quality zzz’s, and that’s not the best way to end the year and start a new one. Make sure to get some high quality shuteye this holiday season. You’ll thank yourself for it come January.
Want your home to be extra festive? Add some holiday decor in your bedroom! To help you get inspired, here are some great samples we’ve rounded up from all over the web:
If you like your home to be a bit more festive, you can always add decorations to other parts of your home. The bedroom is a great choice, as it is one of the most commonly used areas in your home as well. We hope you got some inspirations from these bedrooms and be able to recreate some in your humble abodes.
In our second installment for the Holiday Sleep Tips series, we’re focusing more on the things you tend to do over the holidays. Check out below:
Alcohol is a normal part of many gatherings in our country. And during the holidays, inuman sessions tend to be lengthy – starting as early as after lunch up until the morning. With no work and school schedules to think about and the amount of catching up on you need (especially with friends and relatives who have not seen each other in a while), it’s very likely for people to consume liters upon liters of alcohol during this season.
While it’s perfectly okay to have a drink during the festivities of it all, consuming loads of alcohol can actually hamper your sleep. While it can get you drowsy and feel sleepy, alcohol reduces REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. This means you’re not getting restorative slumber, leaving you feeling groggy and drowsy in the morning.
When you have to be up later than your normal bed time, it’s just normal to have a snack or two to help you stay awake. However, having a good go at the sugary and starchy snacks can be a bad idea if you want to have a good night’s sleep later on. Sugar and carbs can keep you awake longer than necessary, so you might not be able to doze off by the time you climb into bed.
With the busy Decembers we all tend to have, it gets harder to squeeze in a trip to the gym. This doesn’t mean that you should stop exercising, though, especially if it has been a regular part of your daily routine. However, skipping your workout over the holidays can easily mean sleep issues as routine exercise are deemed as the best promoters of quality sleep. Aside from this, by sticking to your regular workout routine, you can stress less about all the weight you’ll gain from all the holiday eating you’ve been doing.
The key to getting a good night’s sleep is moderation during the holiday season. So make sure you keep these tips in mind when trying to get some shuteye during these busy days.
With the holidays fast approaching, it is just normal for everyone to be a little bit busier than the usual. Parties, get-togethers, special gatherings, and reunions fill everyone’s calendars, not to mention all the shopping, cleaning, and receiving guests in between. This is why a lot of us end up relegating sleep to the backseat, deciding to squeeze an additional task or two before hitting the sack.
To avoid having to sacrifice sleep over everything you have to do during the Yuletide season, we’ve rounded a number of handy tips to help you deal with the upcoming holidays. These tips will be available in a series of blog posts, so make sure to stay tuned for new ones for the next weeks to come.
Schedule everything. And we mean everything. This means you should schedule not only your parties, but also your major household chores, including general cleaning, decorating, and maybe receiving guests. This way, you have a clear view of the time you have, so you can also plan accordingly and prioritize.
One of the dangers of the holiday season is the late nights we all tend to have during parties and events. This, of course, will affect our sleeping schedules, so you have to be very mindful about your bedtime during this season. If you can, make sure to sleep and wake up at the same time you usually do, so you can make sure that you’re still getting enough sleep and so you won’t feel groggy and awful by the time that the holidays are over.
Armed with a list of things to do, weigh every task you have at hand. Then look at which ones you need to get done ASAP and deal with those first. When you’re so busy, you should never procrastinate, as running out of time will definitely stress you out more. Prioritizing will also help you have a good look at the things you need to do, and maybe even cut down your list if the other ones aren’t really necessary.
As the down time of going to bed makes it the best moment for contemplation, we’re all prone to fretting and worrying once our heads hit our pillows. And with everything you need to do before the holiday comes in, it can be perfect to recount all of the things that you have to accomplish once you’re already lying in bed. This can easily hamper your sleep and leave you wanting for more come daylight.
What you should do is recount your accomplishments for the day instead. This will help you feel better and productive, giving you some peace of mind and relaxation at the end of the day. It will also help you fall asleep better, as you won’t be too worried about how you will finish everything you need to do for the next day.
This holiday season, give yourself the gift of sleep, whether in the form of actual slumber, or with a new Salem Bed. Make sure to also watch out for our other sleep tips for the holiday season this week, as we’ll be posting more handy tricks in how to get more zzz’s despite your busy social calendars.
One of the questions when it comes to painting the bedroom is which way a homeowner should go: dark or bright? For most of us in the Philippines, the choice can be pretty easy. Bedrooms are typically made bright, so it won’t feel stuffy and suffocating from the heavy humidity and tropical heat. However, some who are willing to be a bit bold and adventurous may want to opt for a darker bedroom. So, if you’re torn between two options, we have a few tips that may just help you.
For some people, they believe that white can quickly transform a dark room into a brighter and livelier space. However, stylist and interior decorator Emily Henderson begs to differ. According to Henderson, if your bedroom is already dark to begin with – minimal natural light, south-facing, etc. – painting it white will make it feel flat. What you can do instead is to paint it with a different neutral color to make it appear more alive. To help you get started, here’s some of her suggestions for paint colors for your dark room.
It’s a fact that our body needs the darkness to start feeling sleepy and actually fall asleep, so if your bedroom gets a lot of light from outside – especially if you’re situated near a commercial area or a bright street light streams right through your bedroom window – darkening the space up a little bit with the help of deep colors and heavy drapes will help you deal with the light seeping through your bedroom at night.
The thing with a bright bedroom is that it’s actually a very safe choice. If you opt to paint a room white, the worst you can get is a drab space that you can, of course, spruce up with some detailing, or an extra coat of different paint color. With dark paint, though, things can get from fabulous to fail if you can’t pull it off properly. However, if you’re willing to risk it, the turnout can be marvelous.
If you can’t commit to a fully dark bedroom just yet, you can try it out on one of your walls first. This way, you can get the feel of your chosen color and decide whether you’re ready to go all out or not.
In the end, it’s all up to you whether to go dark or bright with your bedroom. With the many pros and cons of both these polar opposite interior design styles, make sure to really weigh your options and think your decision through before making a call, so you don’t end up regretting the new look of your bedroom. As this space is intended for relaxation, it shouldn’t stress you out that you weren’t able to pull off what you want to do in the area, as it might reflect in your ability to unwind and doze off in that room.
Pillows are essential items for sleep. However, unlike mattresses, not a lot of people pay much attention to the support pillows can give to the body. It’s even very likely that most of us use pillows that are older than two years – which is the recommended lifespan of pillows, according to the Sleep Council.
There are lots of reasons why you should replace your pillows right now. Here are some examples that could convince you to head out and get new ones:
Fluffy pillows feel great because they provide ample support to your neck and head. However, years of daily use could definitely wear it out, causing it to lose its volume and lay flat. This will deem it incapable of providing the right amount of support for your head, so a new one is definitely necessary.
Hundreds (maybe even thousands) of days’ worth of saliva, sweat, tears, oil, soot, dust, and other sorts of minuscule dirt will definitely find their way to your pillow, making it quite gross over time despite the use of fresh sheets and pillowcases. This alone should make you consider replacing your pillows as often as you can.
With your daily close contact with your pillow, it can be the perfect thing to cause you a respiratory infection. Fungal growth could take place in your pillows, especially if it gets significantly wet on a daily basis. As dust mites find fungi some of the most palatable things in the planet and fungi gets its nutrients and nitrogen supply from dust mites’ fecal matter, it’s very likely that a mini ecosystem can be found within your pillows. These two can easily cause respiratory infections, worsen one’s asthma and sinusitis, as well as trigger other more serious diseases like the Aspergillosis.
Many of us have specific preferences when it comes to using pillows. Some love flat ones that barely elevates their heads, while others cannot sleep if their pillows aren’t stacked high. It’s all about comfort when it comes to your pillows, so as long as you don’t wake up with neck and back pains, it’s highly likely that you have found a pillow that’s perfect for your sleep.
If you can’t even remember the age of your pillows, it’s probably time to replace them. But as many of us tend to forget to replace these items as often as necessary, you can always start the trend of giving pillows to friends as gifts. As it is a fact that not a lot of households go out to shop for pillows that often, receiving new ones as gifts can be a nice reminder for them to replace their old pillows.
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