There91裸聊视频檚 a lot to be said for the work/play energy of a nice studio or other small apartment during the day. But how do you bring that energy down to get a good night91裸聊视频檚 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 have some tips:

Prioritize a sleep space, starting with the bed

Everyone needs good sleep to stay healthy.

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So, spend your money on a proper bed or a quality sleep sofa. Skip big tables or chairs you won91裸聊视频檛 use, she added.

Andrea Morris of Lancaster Place Interiors in Wilmington, North Carolina, is a fan of wall beds, which rest flush with the wall when closed, then flip down for sleeping. They91裸聊视频檙e better known as Murphy beds, named after William Murphy, who came up with his version in 1900 while living in his own San Francisco studio apartment.

Some Murphy beds combine a sofa with a wall bed.

Create a buffer zone

To separate your sleep area from the rest of the apartment, you could get a freestanding screen, room divider or 91裸聊视频渇loating91裸聊视频� (hanging) wall.

And as much as you can, keep that area strictly for sleeping.

91裸聊视频淎void doing work or anything stressful from your bed,91裸聊视频� says Jeff Kahn, co-founder of the Chicago-based sleep-research company Rise Science, which developed a sleep-tracking app, Rise.

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If the bed is the only place of refuge, still do what you can to keep wakefulness and sleep in separate zones. Lisa Strauss, a psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral treatment of sleep disorders, has suggested designating different sides or ends of the bed for reading and sleeping.

Freshen the air, lower the lights, cut the noise.

91裸聊视频淢ake sure your space is well ventilated, and consider an air purifier,91裸聊视频� says Kahn. This is especially important if you91裸聊视频檙e cooking in the same space you91裸聊视频檙e sleeping in.

Consider a diffuser for similar reasons, says Spruce editor Mia Ingui. She suggests using calming scents like lavender or chamomile just at bedtime, to 91裸聊视频渟et the tone for restful sleep.91裸聊视频�

Also, be sure that computer, TV and other screens, which are just a short distance away, are turned off. Their light at night can disrupt our internal clocks, or circadian rhythm.

If the buzz of nearby appliances or street sounds are keeping you up, consider a noise machine. Ingui likes the Hatch Restore, a 91裸聊视频渟unrise lamp91裸聊视频� that provides soothing sounds and lights up gradually in the morning. She also suggests blackout curtains.

Keep things tidy

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Stow away electronics overnight and out of sight; side tables with plugs and ports are handy and an efficient way to reduce clutter.

Choose flexible, storable bedding

Ingui recommends choosing breathable materials for bedding if it91裸聊视频檚 difficult to regulate your studio91裸聊视频檚 heating and cooling.

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With some thoughtful choices, your small space can have the vibes we all want from home life: cohesive, calming and sleep-friendly.

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