5 ways to get a good night’s sleep if you live in a studio or small flat
- A good night’s sleep – every night – is vital for your good health. Experts offer 5 methods to help you get your head down in a tight space
There’s a lot to be said for the work/play energy of a studio or other small flat during the day. But how do you bring that energy down to get a good night’s sleep?
With electronics, cookery, clothes and books all in one space, it can be a challenge to create a restful refuge.
Design and sleep experts provide these five tips.
1. Prioritise a sleep space, starting with the bed
Everyone needs a good sleep to stay healthy.
“The primary rule, maybe the only rule of small space design, is people have to be honest about how they really live,” says Olivia Hosken, deputy managing editor for House Beautiful in New York. “When there’s limited square footage, there’s less allowance for things that don’t function optimally.”
So, spend your money on a proper bed or a good-quality sofa bed. Skip big tables or chairs you will not use, she says.