Light or Dark In The Bedroom?

There’s so much to be said for a great night’s sleep. You know, when you wake up rested and raring to go? As part of my research for Lagom, The Swedish Art Of Living a Balanced, Happy Life,  I interviewed a Swedish sleep psychologist who advised that before going to bed you need to prepare yourself both mentally and physically. Great pre-bedtime preparations include banishing screens up to an hour before in favour of reading a book, taking a warm bath, cuddling with family and pets or listening to calm music. Your bedroom environment also plays a key role in maximising shut-eye, with banning screens and completely shutting out natural light as well as creating a clean, calm and comfortable sphere being the key to sleep success! I was reminded of this when I saw the beautiful bedrooms Pella Hedeby styled for IKEA recently. Void of clutter, clean and simple – they are the epitome of calm.  But, I’m curious to know: which look do you prefer: the cool, white and pale grey with subtle tone on tone texture, or the darker, cosy, womb-like feel?

The Light Side

Light or Dark In The Bedroom?

Light or Dark In The Bedroom?




Light or Dark In The Bedroom?

Light or Dark In The Bedroom?

Light or Dark In The Bedroom?

The Dark Side

Light or Dark In The Bedroom?

Light or Dark In The Bedroom?

Light or Dark In The Bedroom?

Light or Dark In The Bedroom?

Light or Dark In The Bedroom?

I’m still so happy with my blushing peach tones, but at a push I’d go for the soothing, lighter tones (like I once had in my bedroom) because I feel it would feel lovely and bright by day (especially when the Swedish winter can get so dark and gloomy!).

How about you?

See the complete product lists for the white and dark bedrooms and read an interview with Pella (in Swedish) here.

Have a lovely afternoon friends!

Niki

Stylist: Pella Hedeby (with support from Anna Lenskog Belfrage)
Photography: Ragnar Omarsson
IKEA Livet Hemma

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Light or Dark In The Bedroom?

There’s so much to be said for a great night’s sleep. You know, when you wake up rested and raring to go? As part of my research for Lagom, The Swedish Art Of Living a Balanced, Happy Life,  I interviewed a Swedish sleep psychologist who advised that before going to bed you need to prepare yourself both mentally and physically. Great pre-bedtime preparations include banishing screens up to an hour before in favour of reading a book, taking a warm bath, cuddling with family and pets or listening to calm music. Your bedroom environment also plays a key role in maximising shut-eye, with banning screens and completely shutting out natural light as well as creating a clean, calm and comfortable sphere being the key to sleep success! I was reminded of this when I saw the beautiful bedrooms Pella Hedeby styled for IKEA recently. Void of clutter, clean and simple – they are the epitome of calm.  But, I’m curious to know: which look do you prefer: the cool, white and pale grey with subtle tone on tone texture, or the darker, cosy, womb-like feel?

The Light Side

Light or Dark In The Bedroom?

Light or Dark In The Bedroom?




Light or Dark In The Bedroom?

Light or Dark In The Bedroom?

Light or Dark In The Bedroom?

The Dark Side

Light or Dark In The Bedroom?

Light or Dark In The Bedroom?

Light or Dark In The Bedroom?

Light or Dark In The Bedroom?

Light or Dark In The Bedroom?

I’m still so happy with my blushing peach tones, but at a push I’d go for the soothing, lighter tones (like I once had in my bedroom) because I feel it would feel lovely and bright by day (especially when the Swedish winter can get so dark and gloomy!).

How about you?

See the complete product lists for the white and dark bedrooms and read an interview with Pella (in Swedish) here.

Have a lovely afternoon friends!

Niki

Stylist: Pella Hedeby (with support from Anna Lenskog Belfrage)
Photography: Ragnar Omarsson
IKEA Livet Hemma