Get the Best Sleep of Your Life with These Smart (and Just Plain Soothing) Products
From hi-tech headphones to the softest sheets
Not getting a good night's sleep makes everything the following day more difficult. Even worse, chronic sleeplessness is often associated with major health issues like heart disease, weight gain, and even cancer. Thankfully, the smart-home technology boom has made its way to bedrooms everywhere, and a host of companies now offer personalized solutions to help you get the rest you need. We're even finding simple upgrades like better sheets and a heavier blanket can do the trick. Below, we've rounded up some of the coolest gear (both high-tech and handmade!) to help you sleep better and wake up easier—there's even a product for loud snorers.
Photo: Courtesy of Casper1/8It should come as no surprise that the brand behind one of the most widely known mattresses online—Casper—is making a lamp for better sleeping, too. Called the Glow Light, the device offers a warm, you guessed it, glow free of disruptive blue light to help you wind down at night and ease you into the morning. Simply twist the device until you hit your desired light level, then customize it for your sleep schedule through an app. The lamp is portable, serving as a delicate middle-of-the-night light source, but also comes with a wireless charging station perfect for a bedside table. SHOP NOW: The Glow Light by Casper, $99, casper.com
Photo: Courtesy of Smart Nora2/8In an effort to stop snoring, Nora uses noninvasive technology to sense mid-sleep noises and shifts your pillow accordingly until the snores cease. Essentially, it takes over the job of nudging your partner when they start sawing logs. SHOP NOW: Snoring Solution by Smart Nora, $329, smartnora.com
Photo: Courtesy of West Elm3/8A simple way to make your bedroom a sleep-superior cave is to add some blackout curtains. These roller shades, available in various colors, are less intrusive than the standard thick, bulky window coverings while still giving you maximum light control. They're easily paired with a regular curtain, and the installation process is painless, too. SHOP NOW: Special Order Bali Roller Shades by West Elm, from $220, westelm.com
Photo: Courtesy of Kokoon4/8Ideal for snoozing on the go, these smart headphones will help you doze off quickly with their library of soothing audio options. Plus, a built-in connected alarm will track your sleep cycle to determine the optimal time to rouse you. Added bonus: the package includes a sleep mask! SHOP NOW: Headphones by Kokoon, $340, kokoon.io
Photo: Courtesy of Snowe5/8Not pleasant: being hot and sweaty when you're trying to get to catch some z's. Temperature plays an important role in good sleep, so might we suggest some cool (and beautiful) sheets to keep you from overheating in the middle of the night? These 500-thread-count, Italian milled-percale sheets are incredibly breathable and crisp. In fact, you might find yourself too comfortable in bed. SHOP NOW: Percale Sheet Set by Snowe, from $188, snowehome.com
Photo: Courtesy of Urban Outfitters6/8Paired with the right scent, an aroma diffuser can shift your mood, and less anxiety equals better sleep. This particular version has a bit of disco-ball sparkle, so it doubles as a night light. SHOP NOW: 3D LED Gala Essential Oil Diffuser by Urban Outfitters, $65, urbanoutfitters.com
Photo: Courtesy of Sheltered Co.7/8Like a hug in fabric form, these weighted blankets claim to help with both sleep and calm by providing pressure on the body that assists in regulating the nervous system. Handmade in Los Angeles, the woven fabric is composed of natural and breathable recycled or deadstock fabrics. SHOP NOW: Baby Blue Weighted Blanket by Sheltered Co., $285, shelteredco.com
Photo: Courtesy of Amazon8/8Drown out the distracting noises—or deafening silence!—in your space with a sound machine. This model has six different sound settings, from white noise to a whirling fan to falling rain, and an optional shut-off timer. Plus, the neutral, modern design is unobtrusive on a nightstand. SHOP NOW: Wave Premium Sleep Therapy Sound Machine by Pure Enrichment, $30, amazon.com
