Blinds & Shutters - Issue 3/2023

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asleep quicker.
One of the best tips to getting a good
night's sleep is investing in blackout blinds,
shutters or curtains to create the darkest
bedroom possible. Picking a wallpaper or
paint colour that is a cool or neutral colour
like blues, greens and greys can reduce
your heart rate, lower your blood pressure
and slow down your breathing rate. To
create a more relaxing environment to
encourage sleep, use diffusers or essential
oils to fill your bedroom with smells like
lavender. In the summer months use a
quiet fan or wool duvet to prevent
overheating at night.
Reflective surfaces
Wherever and as much as possible, in
your home or office, turn off those
fluorescent lights and let in the natural
sunlight in through the windows. Dako
Windows researched that the exposure to
natural light helps our bodies not only
produce Vitamin D but also positively
effects circadian rhythms, sleeping patterns,
motivation and has proven to improve our
mood and happiness.
Hanging a mirror on a wall opposite a
window produces more light within the
room or painting/wallpapering your walls
and ceilings in white to brighten up the
room. Other tips include keeping your
windows clean to allow more light in and
by and organising your furniture, so it does
not block the windows. Another tip is to
use reflective surfaces such as glossy or
metal accent surfaces that will bounce the
light around the room.
Your own space
Updating an unused corner, to create a
new space for yourself is an easy and
satisfying way update to your room, and it
will give you a designated space to unwind.
For example, using this space for a yoga or
meditation area can manage your stress,
reduce negative emotions, increase
creativity, also motivate you to adapt a daily
habit.
You can design a new environment
through different decorations and can
separate the room by trying a new calming
wallpaper or paint colour. An alternative is
investing in a room separator, to really give
your corner a new space to relax in.
Keeping the space tidy and clutter free will
also keep you less stressed and more
productive. A tip to incorporate mood
lighting is a great way to create a relaxing
atmosphere.
Consider a view
In your office or home, try to get a good
and unobstructed view of some form of
nature or nature experience. According to
Chromogenics, it has proven to have
positive health effects such as being more
creative, energised, and productive. It is
also has been researched that you are less
likely to take sick days from work.
You can design your space with a view
by creating one with a photographic or
nature inspired art prints or choosing a
picturesque landscape wallpaper, it’s great
to add in hanging plants around your
window, which also brings the benefits of
bringing in more plants indoors.
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ANODISED, WHITE AND
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