A sound machine can mask outside noise that can wake you up in the middle of the night. We love this one from Amazon, which features many different types of sounds to choose from, including waterfalls, birds and other nature sounds. Sound machines are a great way of adding white noise to your bedroom, which can help cover up any unexpected sounds that might wake you up in the middle of the night, or noisy roommates in the morning. A ceiling-height headboard can help reduce noise in your bedroom, especially if you share a wall with a neighbor. This large headboard features soundproof acoustic panels with a 0.95 NRC Rating, making it a great noise to block out sounds from neighbors or roommates. The fabric can absorb outside sounds, which is especially helpful if your bedroom shares a wall with another apartment. Get a ceiling-height upholstered headboard.
An upholstered bench, pillows and a thick duvet can help soundproof your bedroom for better sleep. Consider adding a thick duvet to your bed, put an upholstered bench at the end of your bed, or hang a decorative quilt or blanket on the wall to prevent outside noise. Soft surfaces dampen noise, according to. A thick rug pad can help minimize sound in your bedroom. Add a rug pad like this one, which provides a dense barrier for sound dampening and insulation benefits as well as additional comfort. Area rugs help absorb sound between floors.
Here are some of our tips on optimizing your bedroom for sleep. With earlier sunsets and shorter days on the horizon, it’s especially important to maximize and improve your sleep. There are many ways you can make your apartment more soundproof and lightproof, which can help you sleep more soundly and feel better even as the days shorten. The end of Daylight Savings Time also means the sun is rising an hour earlier, which could wake you up earlier than you’d prefer. Shorter days and less daylight can disrupt sleep cycles, contributing to conditions like Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD) and lowering energy levels. Daylight hours will also continue to decrease until we reach the winter solstice on December 21, the shortest day of the year. Unfortunately for those who like to do outdoor activities after work, Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend - which means it will get dark an hour earlier each evening.