Creating an organic bedroom makeover that brings our best room to blossom

There you are again, lying in bed, eyes wide open, thinking about what you did today and what you have to do tomorrow. You’ve tried counting sheep and deep breathing and even a little warm milk, all to no avail. No matter what you do, you just  can’t fall asleep. If only your brain had an “off” button.

For many of us, the bedroom is no longer a place of rest. Sure, we eventually get to sleep, but it often seems like one more daily battle to fight. If this sounds all too familiar, it’s time to make a change and reclaim your bedroom as a place of refuge and relaxation.

The most dramatic change you can make is in your perception of the bedroom. Do you actually see it as a place to go and relax, or is it just the place you end up when you run out of hours in a day? If it’s the latter, then you need to change your bedroom’s image with a makeover. Best of all, you can completely overhaul your bedroom without having to replace the expensive parts, such as your bed or dressers.

From the Top Down

Since you spend the majority of your time in bed looking up, it only makes sense to have a ceiling that’s pleasing to the eye. Of course, having a nice texture is the most obvious way to add aesthetics to your ceilings. An even better method, however, is by draping curtains from your ceiling. By simply tacking a lacy curtain to your ceiling with a few thumb tacks, you can create an elegant but simple canopy. Best of all, you’ll only be out a few dollars for the curtains.

Flower Power

Flowers are another very simple way to add to the environment of your bedroom. Real flowers take quite a bit of care, but their silk counterparts bring all the beauty with out the fuss. (Faux flowers invoke a smile that is completely genuine!) When making your selections, don’t fret over picking something that goes with this or that décor. Just be sure to pick some thing that lifts your mood and relaxes you. The trick is to have flowers in enough spots so that you’re sure catch a glimpse of them every day.

Now that you’ve taken care of everything around you, it’s time to take care of the bed that you are actually sleeping on. Consider upgrading to satin sheets. After just one night of sleeping on these silky threads, you’ll wonder why you hadn’t made the switch years ago.

Not Just for Adults

Now that your bedroom is transformed, if you have children, don’t forget about their rooms. Remember, a happy child equals happy parents. When it comes to overhauling a child’s room, the same general principles apply: be creative and keep it simple.

Just like your own bedroom, you can quickly, easily, and inexpensively change the look of your children’s rooms. Again, the one area where you may want to splurge is in your children’s bed linens. With children being prone to both respiratory ailments and skin irritations, organic bedding is the way to go. This type of linen is chemical-free, so your children’s skin and lungs won’t be subject to harmful particulates. Organic baby bedding is even more important, since babies have not fully developed their immune systems. Line their baby cribs with natural, toxin-free cotton sheets, and you’ll both be sure to sleep better tonight.

Small Changes, Big Rewards

So, there you have it. Just a few simple changes can make such a big difference. Within a day or two all the bedrooms in your home can exude elegance and set a restful, relaxing tone. Soon every member of your family will be sleeping like a baby.

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Authored by Julian Pollock, who has a deep interest and involvement in altruistic and organic lifestyles. This is reflected in his site organicfamilycircle.com.

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Source: http://www.organicfamilycircle.com