If you have ever had problems sleeping or otherwise have had a difficult time feeling rested from sleep, then you are among a vast group of Americans who suffer with the similar situation.  The good news is that in most situations the problems have little to do with things that are beyond your control.  And the ones that are not under your control, well, those are a bit more a challenge.  We’ll get to that in a minute, but first consider how your futon mattress may play a role in helping you get better sleep.

Notice the clean lines and focal points.

Traditionally, the futon has not been the ‘go to’ choice regarding comfort and better sleep.  That is, not until recently.  This is all because of the designs in futon mattresses making them more user and, more importantly, sleeper friendly.   Improvements like with the memory foam, mattress toppers or inner coiled spring options have made the futon as much a part of any mattress comparison you might make.  The purpose of this article, however, is to make this whole notion of the sleeping environment with respect to your futon more of the focus.

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What Is The Sleeping Environment and How Does Your Futon Mattress Affect It?

This term ‘sleep environment’ is a relatively newer term and it relates to the space around which you get your nightly 6-8 hours of peaceful sleep.  Well, this is the hope any way.  So, this term is what refers to the entire environment:  the sights, the sounds, the smells, the bedding, your mattress, your mood, etc.  It basically refers to everything that might pertain to you entering into that dreamy state.  Since your futon mattress is what you lay your head down on each night, this is how it fits into the story.  And, because a futon fits into the décor and style of homes with other great sleep environment features, it is a good example to use.  Your traditional mattress can also be fine in helping to create a good sleep environment, but you’ll see why a futon bed is best.

Basically, it has to do with design.  The less visual clutter you see in your bedroom, the better.  It has everything to do with how anxious we feel when we see a lot of things and ‘stuff’ around us.  The simpler the better in the bedroom, at least this is what the researchers tell us.  Research has also suggested that the serene quality of calming music, a soothing aroma also contribute to a relaxing bedroom.  Some studies also suggest that you don’t need music or calming sounds, but even just good silence will work – no loud voices, car sounds, screaming kids, you know the drill.  But, you don’t need researchers to tell you how to get better sleep.  If it looks and feels calm, it probably is.

Notice the warmth and color choices here.

This is why Japanese Zen designs tend to work so well in a bedroom.  That peaceful and un-cluttered quality makes them a great way to decompress.  This necessary decompression is what lets you release the anxiety and tension from the day.  Clean lines and simple design don’t give your mind more stimulation when it is time to quiet down.  Since futon mattresses are part of a traditional Japanese bedroom, it just makes sense to use one if that is the design style you are after.  However you decide to create or enhance your sleeping environment, the key is to make it a place where your body can tune into its necessary rejuvenation and unwinding properties, allowing you to feel refreshed and alive each morning.

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