A TV and computer setup where you sleep is normal–if you live in a dorm room.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBefore you get to grumbling and mumbling and fussing–and frantic Googling to disprove this point—know this:\u00a0We get it! We know it can be hard to get out of the habit of making the bedroom an all-around repository of everything that’s important to you. (On a personal note: I had moved twice in my life as an adult before taking this piece of advice to heart. Yes, I sleep better, and my bedroom is much cozier.)<\/em>\u00a0Sometimes it’s unavoidable—you may share the house with many roommates, or have limited space in a tiny apartment–but if you can, try it for a week or two before dismissing the idea that your bedroom can be separate from your personal entertainment area.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
#2\u00a0Move the Bed Away from Walls Shared with Noisy Areas<\/h2>\n
This seems like common sense, but often this is not something you think of when picking out and designing a bedroom upon moving in. A household’s daily routine evolves and takes time to settle into a steady and predictable pattern. You can’t always tell which area will be noisy, or when. For example:\u00a0If your bedroom shares a wall with the kitchen, you may not experience unwanted sounds seeping in until you buy a new fridge with a noisy ice maker.\u00a0Or, how about this: Sharing a wall with a hallway may seem like a good idea, until a\u00a0shift in work schedule has you trying to fall asleep when everyone else is walking around and getting ready for work or school.<\/p>\n
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