You will spend at least a third of your life in your bedroom over your lifetime. Make your room a refuge from the chaos of the outside world - and possibly your own family - by following these tips!Make your bedYour bed is the key to a comfortable night's sleep, and buying a new mattress is a significant investment. To help ensure years of good use and sleep-filled nights, take a few minutes to maintain your mattress. Here's how...Turn, turn, turnIf your mattress requires turning - check the tag - spin it 180 degrees clockwise each quarter. Set a reminder on your phone or do it on the first day of each season to make sure you don't forget!Deep cleanStrip the sheets from your bed and wash in the hottest setting allowed. While you're at it, wash or dry clean your comforter or duvet. Open a box of baking soda and sprinkle the entire thing over the mattress and rub it in gently. Let sit for an hour, and then vacuum mattress carefully to remove all baking soda.The snuggle is realIs it time to upgrade your sheets? January is a great time to get a good deal as linens tend to go on sale after the holidays.When picking sheets, go for the highest thread count that you can afford. Investing in a pair of sheets is not cheap, but they will last for years and get softer and softer with each wash.Green up your spacePlants are a great way to add splashes of color and a grounding presence to your space. Choose easy, low maintenance plants to add zen without having to lose sleep worrying about their care. Monstera, Sansevieria, ZZ Plant, and Spider Plant will all add beautiful pops of color to your space.Purge your spaceNew year: same clutter? If you want to walk into the new year in a more organized home, the hardest part is often just getting started. Clutter is overwhelming.Start smallIf you avoid making eye contact with the piles in your closet or your super junky drawer, calm the clutter monster by starting small. Go through a space where you don't have emotional attachments - like your linen closet or under the bathroom sink - and clear it out first. Get rid of anything expired, torn, or that you no longer use. Hold off on the tough stuff - like your children's art projects - until you've wrapped a few smaller projects under your belt.One thing each dayFind one thing each day to donate, pass on to a friend, or throw away.Valuables gathering dust on a shelf? Consider selling them on eBay or contact an antiques dealer to get a quote.Room RefreshIs your space in need of a complete overhaul? Whether you need the help of a professional organizer, a cleaning crew, or a home renovation company, we can help!Contact your concierge
