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Andrea Childs

Should a bedroom be light or dark? Experts reveal the colour code to follow for serene styling and better sleep

Light bedroom in country style.

It's a battle played out across the country – should a bedroom be light or dark to help you sleep better and wake up feeling refreshed and energised for the day ahead? 

The easy answer is 'dark' – our body clock is governed by daylight, so the brighter a room, the more awake we feel. But don't immediately dash to change your bedroom decor to the darkest colour you can find.

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