Sifting through a constant influx of gadgets can be overwhelming. It seems like there’s a new product every couple of hours. Whether you’re looking for the perfect mattress or the latest apparatus, we’re saturated with tons of products on the regular. If you’re looking for ways to make your bedroom cozier and more convenient, look no further. The following products are clever devices that will surpass your expectations in terms of reliability and design. Adding any of these to your sleep-space will make all the difference.
1. Weighted Blanket
If you’re someone who struggles to fall asleep, adding a weighted blanket to your bedroom might make it easier to rest. Great for anyone who tosses and turns, a blanket can drape your sleeping body with up to 15 pounds of weight, making you feel held and comforted.
2. Sleep Tracker
If you’re trying to analyze your sleep patterns, this type of device is for you. Sleep trackers can evaluate sleep cycles, keep tabs on your heart rate and make note of any disturbances in your breathing or sleeping. It’s the perfect gadget for anyone who’s interested in creating quality sleep.
3. SAD Light
If you’re someone who struggles with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), consider a lamp specifically designed to counter this. Sadness and depression can be linked to an imbalance of vitamin D. But a SAD light aims to change that by adding artificial light that imitates the color and brightness of natural light to your bedroom. Light therapy offers the perfect solution to cloudy days, ensuring that your body stays balanced and your mood stays positive. Adding a SAD light to your collection will help you fight winter, rainy and cloudy days. On many models, the light levels are adjustable, making it a great mood setter.
4. Smart Speaker
There are several leading technology companies that have rolled out smart speakers, gadgets that provide convenience without invasion. Whether you’re looking for a reliable alarm clock, appointment setter, a device with which you can make phone calls or a smart home, these devices do it all. They can connect with your smartphone or your technology subscriptions for audiobooks, music, or podcasts, allowing you to play your favorite songs or books hands-free. These devices also have skills so they can report the weather, tell you a joke, or answer your questions.
5. Essential Oil Diffuser
Scent can do wonders for mood setting and sleep. And one of the best ways to incorporate aroma into your room is with an essential oil diffuser. Electric models can be programmed to stop on a timer or to indicate when the water runs low, and many have soothing lights that can be set to different colors.
6. Bedside Caddy
Staying organized is always tricky, but adding a bedside caddy to your room offers a good solution. Keeping a well-designed caddy accessible allows you tons of storage for books, devices, electronics and other things you’d like to keep near your side. Some models caddy has a velcro strap system for easy adjustment, multiple pockets, and cord-management solutions so all your chargers don’t end up in a big tangle.
7. Bed Climate Control
If you’re particularly sensitive to temperature, consider installing a temperature-regulating mattress pad in your bed. This device allows you the convenience of adjusting mattress temperature, making it easy to satisfy both you and your partner. Electric pads designed to keep you cool regulate temperature by circulating water through a system of small tubes. A temperature-regulating mattress pad will improve sleep quality, which affects the quality of life. And it could also cut down on your air-conditioning bill, since you can cool off your bed, rather than the whole house.
Investing in one or more of these tech-forward devices can make your bedroom more comfortable and improve your sleep quality… the future is now!