The Anatomy of the Perfect Bedroom, According to Sleep Experts

Messy bedrooms can trigger feelings of alertness and anxiety, so Salma Patel, MD, a sleep medicine specialist at the College of Medicine – Tucson, recommends keeping your sleep space as clean and organized as possible. “Piles of unfinished laundry, visible to-do lists, and other forms of clutter can be stimulating,” she warns. “They remind you of work that needs to be done, which can make it harder to fall asleep.”