Roller shutters for darkened bedrooms and better sleep
23-06-2022During winters we need the sun, during summers we love the sun, during summer nights we need the sun to go away. We want to sleep, but we can't: During long summer days, the sun doesn't go down until after 10.30 PM (or later). It brightens our bedroom and we can't sleep.
Luckily there is a solution: Roller shutters are great products for darkening your bright bedroom.
Why it's difficult to sleep during long summer days
Our circadian rhythm is influenced by the amount of light we are exposed to. Light tells our brain when to wake up and when to fall asleep. When it gets dark, our brain releases the hormone melatonin, which makes us feel sleepy.
The more light, the less melatonin is released by our body, the more difficult it is for us to fall asleep at night. And oof — don't even get us started about overheated bedrooms.
Roller shutters for artificial darkness
Both the lack and excess of sunlight can disrupt our circadian rhythm. During the winter, we use artificial lights to boost our energy. In the summer, we should find an artificial way to reduce the brightness in your bedroom. This way, we can fall asleep more easily.
This can be done with a roller shutter, a multifunctional sun shading product for your window. Roller shutters that fully cover your window block most of the sun rays. As result, you can sleep in an almost entirely darkened bedroom.
Dynamic control
There's nothing better than being waked up by the bright sun. So, you might wonder: how can you be woken up naturally when the sun is blocked by your roller shutter?
To wake up on time, you would need an alarm clock. Nobody likes alarm clocks, right? Plus, it feels great to feel bright sun rays shine on your face when you wake up.
Luckily, you can fall asleep in a fully darkened room and still be woken up by the sun, thanks to the dynamic control options of our roller shutters.
For instance, you can control roller shutters with your smartphone. With an app, you can change the position of your blinds at programmed times. When equipped with a light sensor, the roller blinds open and close themselves automatically depending on the amount of light outside.
More information
Roller shutters aren't just useful for controlling the brightness in your room. With these blinds, your bedroom is protected from overheating, burglars and looks from curious neighbours. Discover all the benefits of roller shutters by clicking on the button below.
