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February 12, 2025

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Turning your bedroom into a beautiful, calming space is more than just an aesthetic endeavor. A clean, relaxing place that makes you feel truly at ease—including a bed you actually look forward to collapsing into—can help make good sleep come easier.

Today we’ll walk you through a few places to start for turning your bedroom into a welcoming space that encourages rest. And stay tuned over the next six days for Sleep Week at Wirecutter. We’ll dish on actionable advice and vetted recommendations for sweet dreams—along with exclusive (!), very good deals on some of our favorite rigorously tested sleep gear.

Banish tiny annoyances.

If you’re waking up often in the night and feel yourself drawn to the same thing over and over again—a tiny flashing light or a squeaking bed frame—squash it. It sounds like pretty basic advice, but sometimes the smallest things make the difference between a restful night and a fitful one.

Then, turn your bedroom into an oasis.

Now comes the fun part: Invest in whatever makes your bedroom feel as comfortable and calming as possible. Little luxuries can go a long way.

Customize your space according to your specific sleep and temperature preferences.

Arguably the most important part of the perfect bedroom is customizing the bed itself to your particular sleep needs. Take a beat to consider your sleep style: Do you sleep on your side, back, stomach, or all of the above? Do you tend to wake up at night because you’re too hot or cold? Do you like to sink into your mattress, or stay light and bouncy?

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Plus: We’re giving away a bundle of nightstand upgrades, including a chic bedside table lamp and a luxe alarm clock. Head to our Instagram post to enter to win. Terms and conditions apply.

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