Each of us has an in-built alarm clock that helps regulate our sleep. This alarm clock helps us wake up in the mornings and feel drowsy when the sky gets dark. Many of us find it harder to sleep as the days get longer in summer. Others operate outside the traditional waking-sleeping cycle altogether. Some of us may be sensitive to light and find they wake when the slightest crack of daylight enters the room in the morning.
Whether your sleep is interrupted by longer daylight hours during summer or you sleep during daylight hours for any other reason, blockout blinds can help you get the rest you need. By completely eliminating light in a room, you can dramatically improve the quality of your sleep, leaving you more energetic and better rested when you wake up.
Benefits of Blockout Blinds
A good night’s rest is important for waking up feeling rested and energised throughout the day. Sleeping well is also important for cognitive performance. Enough sleep is crucial for memory, reaction time, and attention to detail. Everything in our daily lives, from schooling and working to driving and socialising, can be impacted by poor sleep.
With the right amount of sleep, you are also more creative, more willing to learn and more capable of successfully completing complex tasks. Those that get a healthy amount of sleep also tend to be more physically healthy. Having good sleeping habits is strongly associated with other important health indicators such as healthy blood pressure, healthy weight and reduced stress.
Blockout Blinds - Popular for Their Versatility
Blockout blinds create a dark environment to sleep in, eliminating the possibility of light stimulating you or causing a distraction. Blockout blinds are useful for shift workers and those who are highly sensitive to light. They can also be handy for a variety of people in a range of different situations, such as:
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Babies and children who rest or nap during the day
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People with windows near bright streetlamps or other intense sources of light
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Migraine sufferers
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Insomniacs and restless sleepers
To get a better night’s sleep use blockout blinds. They look great and come with a variety of added benefits. They provide insulation, ensure a cooler room to sleep in during summer and a warmer room during winter. Additionally, blockout blinds reduce sound, further contributing to an ideal sleeping environment.
Discover Our Quality Blockout Blinds in Auckland
At Lahood, we provide an excellent selection of quality curtains and blinds in Auckland including luxaflex Duette blinds. To find out more about our products or to book a free consultation, call our team today on 09 638 8463 or contact us online.
