A home is more than just where you lay your head at the end of the night — but it helps if that place is as cozy as can be. My bedroom is a sanctuary. Sure, we’ve all heard that we should keep electronics out of our bedrooms and turn off our phones an hour before bed, but I’m not at that point yet. Admittedly, I still doom scroll to fall asleep and sleep with my phone under my pillow. However, the rest of my room is set up to create a soothing environment that makes me fall asleep faster at night and be up more efficiently in the morning. If it works, it works.
Setting up your bedroom is a personal endeavor, but there are certain things that feel essential. A bed, of course, but some less obvious additions that once you have them, you’ll wonder how you ever survived without them. Since you start and end your day in your bedroom, leveling up your space could change your life. Here are some of the best picks to help you do just that.