Sleep is a crucial commodity for rejuvenation and mental health in today’s busy world. To ensure good sleep, avoiding caffeine and screen-disrupting blue light is essential. Shangri-La Plaza suggests focusing on the space we use for sleep and implementing doable tweaks to create a cozy bedroom. World Sleep Day (March 15) is dedicated to sleep, and Shangri-La Plaza offers tips to make the bedroom more conducive to quality sleep.
Set the stage for a good night’s rest. If sleeping is a type of performance, then the stage would be composed of this sacred trio: the bed frame, mattress, pillows, and sheets.
Upholstered bed frames are becoming popular among sleep seekers as they offer added head and back support with soft, padded headboards. Find the ‘one’ at the Italian contemporary furniture brand Natuzzi Italia. Their Cuzco bed is a modern take on magnificent Incan masonry with customizable leather and fabric to suit your aesthetic.
Mattresses and pillows, on the other hand, all boil down to individual comfort. When selecting, Shang advises considering your sleeping position, preferred firmness level, and any specific needs, such as back support or motion isolation. Dunlopillo has the Talasilver Wave Fortuna mattress with its fast-drying and cooling-down technology.
Luxeroom and Sealy have a great range of spinal and shoulder-supporting options, Rustan’s has the Nano Gel Pillow made from hypoallergenic materials, and Slumberland Furniture carries memory foam and hybrid choices that conform to the unique contours of your body. Tempur’s mattress and pillow are recognized by NASA and certified by the Space Foundation – that’s some severe sleep technology.
Pro tip: According to the Better Sleep Council, mattresses should be changed after around seven years, while most experts recommend replacing pillows every 1-2 years.
Have you ever wondered why staying in top-rated hotels hits differently? Hotels swear by using breathable, soft, and durable 100% cotton sheets. Recreate the five-star experience with Frette, the Italian luxury linens known as the go-to of the best hotels in the world—including Shangri-La hotels and resorts in the Philippines. The excellent news is that it’s now available at Shang’s Super Salone showroom. Sheridan also carries the 800 thread count Indian silk beddings for royalty’s sleep fit.
It’s good to embrace the dark side. Light exposure controls your circadian rhythm, AKA your sleep patterns, so it makes sense to avoid using artificial light sources as much as possible when going to sleep. Blackout curtains are a great way to ensure no artificial light from buildings, streetlights, or cars can penetrate your windows. As a plus, less light means cooler temperatures, too! Check Rustan’s Home & Department Store for extensive and chic choices.
Scents can help. Certain fragrances like lavender and chamomile are essential for creating a sleep-friendly environment, as they promote relaxation and reduce anxiety. Explore the comforting world of aromatherapy with scented candles, reed and aromatic diffusers, or linen sprays. Muji Home and Scented Oils from Univers at the Shang have cult faves and a wide selection. Another thing that lights sleepers recommend to help calm the senses is the sounds of nature, like rain or ocean waves, so try putting some on your playlist.
Be inspired by Shang and transform your space into the dreamiest haven for every night. With well-curated selections and services, Shangri-La Plaza’s home brands offer unique concepts with a personal sense of place that lets you live life inspired.
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