Can Window Treatments Improve Your Sleep?

A good night’s sleep is universal medicine. Interrupted sleep can ruin your mood and your health. We’ve all read the articles and seen the tips from sleep scientists telling us how to improve our sleep, but sometimes, it still doesn’t feel like enough. Is there an easier way to change our sleep habits? Could the environment you sleep in improve your natural sleep habits? Can the right window treatments improve your sleep?

At Hill Country Blinds, we know that the perfect window treatment solution can make all the difference in great, uninterrupted sleep and a room plagued with unwanted light or disruptive noise from outdoors—that’s why we offer solutions from leading brands to make your night a more restive experience when you choose the perfect shade.

The Ideal Sleep Environment

Picture this: It’s the night before an important presentation at work. You’re lying in bed, waiting to drift off to sleep, but the light from cars passing by and nearby streetlamps keep you awake. The more restless you get, the harder it is for you to sleep. Before long, your alarm goes off, and you must get ready for your presentation without having slept a wink.

Scientists agree that sleep is crucial in determining how someone’s day might go. Those who sleep less than the recommended eight hours are often irritable, sluggish, and have difficulty concentrating. Several variables, such as ambient noise and how light or dark the room is can contribute to whether someone has a restful night of sleep.

Dark, Cool, and Quiet

The perfect sleeping environment is a dark, quiet, and cool room. Of course! We all knew that, right? Did you know that even a sliver of light can negatively impact the quality of your sleep? It doesn’t take much: all it takes is enough light for you to see your way around the room to interrupt your peaceful night.

Repeated exposure to improper sleeping environments—like a room with any illumination—can even lead to more significant physical and emotional consequences.

Here’s the good news: You can lower your risk ensuring your room is dark when you sleep. Take care to place dimming stickers on electronics and alarm clocks to limit exposure to blue light. Invest in light-blocking window treatments to protect against light pollution infiltrating your bedroom.

Blackout Window Treatments

Investing in quality window treatments is an investment in your health. The right blinds, shades, drapes, or sheers can improve your sleep and encourage your body to function at its best. We love honeycomb blinds, blackout drapes, and adjustable sun blocking sheers to craft your perfect home oasis.

Duette® Cellular Shades

Primarily known for their remarkable energy efficiency, honeycomb shades, also known as cellular shades, are popular for homeowners looking to block out unwanted noise and light. The same design features that make cellular shades a prime choice for saving energy help keep your space peaceful at night.

Rows of honeycomb-shaped cells stack on each other to form a cellular blind. Each compartment features a hollow interior that creates a small air pocket between the shade's front and back. These air pockets stop noise and light from passing through. You’ll love Duette™ honeycomb blinds for their easy insulation that allows you to sleep better.

Blackout Drapes

Blackout drapes are one of the most popular window treatments made for blocking out light. Made from long panels of thick fabric, blackout curtains come in many textures, colors, and patterns. Choose something simple or opt for a bolder design. Whatever you pick, you can trust your new blackout drapes to effectively stop unwanted light from peering into your bedroom while you sleep.

Sun Blocking Sheers

If you’re one of the many homeowners nationwide whose work-from-home setup features a bedroom-office combination, you’ll love sheer shadings. With sheer and opaque capabilities, you can adjust your sheers to let in filtered sunlight during the day and offer total darkness at night. Sun blocking sheers allow you to enjoy natural light when you want to without sacrificing your privacy.

Window Treatments for Better Sleep

A good night’s rest is crucial to a healthy lifestyle and a positive mindset. Give yourself the rest you deserve with new window treatments from Hill Country Blinds. Contact us today! We serve Austin, Texas and the surrounding areas including New Braunfels, Austin, Bee Cave, Georgetown, Lakeway, Round Rock, Spicewood, TX. We look forward to helping you find the perfect night’s sleep with appropriate window treatments!