Alaska Sleep Education Center

Sleep Can Be a Key Feature in Your Dream Home

Sleeping is one of the best things one can do in life. Sleep allows us to refresh and recharge our batteries so that we can take on the coming day with élan and ardor. However, that is only possible if we live in a place where we can sleep in peace, so to speak.

Here, your best bet is to live in a house that allows you to have a good night’s sleep in the first place. Let us see how you can go about doing precisely that:  

  • Utilize a practical design in order to promote sleep

Your home setting is absolutely vital when it comes to getting both consistent and deep sleep. You can do that if you were to create a bedroom environment, which will be highly conducive to not just falling asleep but staying asleep as well. This is a key part of what many experts refer to as ‘sleep hygiene.’ I.e high-quality rest for every night, night after night instead of tossing and turning under the sheets. This is only possible if you cultivate a really relaxing ambiance for your sleep patterns. One that involves visual design as well as a practical setup that includes many basic things such as sound, lighting, and even smell. Once you take all of these elements into consideration in your dream home, you will be able to create that ideal environment that will give you the optimal sleep you need.

  • Work with a good home builder

You should consider working with highly professional home builders. They will help you to both designs and subsequently build your customized dream house. One that always ensures a good night’s sleep. These professionals have the relevant skills to create that perfect abode that will provide you with a place for rest and relaxation. They will use warm and calming colors that will calm your nerves and soothe your soul. They will also use soundproofing as and when required, to ensure that no sound disturbs your peaceful slumbers.

  • The overall design of the house

Interior design for the modern home is more of a very broad-based concept than anything else. However, the core component is more about establishing the feel and the look of your new home. Here you should always try to aim to develop the sort of interior design that will not only reflect your very own highly individual style but at the same time, it will also foster an innate sense of peace and calm that will actively promote sound sleep.

  • Appealing and usable layout

It doesn’t matter if the place is small or big, as long as you get the chance to work with the available square footage, you are good to go. It is absolutely imperative that you avoid that cramped feeling in your bedroom and by extension, the rest of the house. You can start first and foremost by using a mattress size that will fit well in your bedroom. That is, it should fit naturally without being too snug or too small. You can use vertical space and even under-bed storage to free up more space and allow fresh air to circulate in your bedroom and other areas of the house. This will mean that your place won’t feel stuffy and you will be able to breathe without feeling claustrophobic. This will give your dream home an airier feeling as well.

  • It should have a comfortable and homely feel

The age-old adage of home being wherever the heart is holds as true today as it ever did before. If you look forward to going home and sinking into a bed to enjoy stress-free sleep, then that is exactly what will happen. You have to make sure that you can turn out both natural and artificial light, as and when you want so that it doesn’t interfere with your circadian rhythm which helps to regulate your sleep patterns. Follow all these tips above and you’ll be sure to have the best sleep of your life and rest properly.

  • Conclusion

Your dream home can be a wonderful place to unwind and sleep, provided that you hire the services of expert home builders who know just what you want and have the experience to provide the same. Good Luck with your home-building efforts!

Also know that if your environment is totally sleep-friendly and you still are not getting the rest you need to function, you may have a sleep disorder.  Speak to your Primary Care Physician to see if a sleep study is right for you, or call the Alaska Sleep Clinic  today @ 907-357-6700 to speak with a sleep specialist.

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Brent Fisher, MBA, FACHE, FACMPE
President and Chief Executive Officer

“Alaska Sleep Clinic has a history of providing the most comprehensive sleep medicine services in the state of Alaska. Its potential has only begun. I am here to take these high-quality, comprehensive services to all Alaskans.”

Experience

Brent Fisher has held leadership positions spanning a wide variety of complex and start-up organizations: manufacturing (pharmaceutical & medical device), software development, hospitals (academic and community), medical groups, consulting, hospice, military, engineered devices, engineered plastics, and private equity.

Publications and Organizations

His writings have been published in various magazines, trade journals, and medical journals, including the Physician Executive Journal, Healthcare Executive, Modern Healthcare, Group Practice Journal, New England Journal of Medicine, and Journal of Healthcare Management (Best Article Award).

He has served on the Board of Directors of professional associations, civic organizations, and businesses.

Hobbies and Activities

Brent enjoys being with his family, serving in the community, hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting.