5 Things to Keep on Your Nightstand for Better Rest
Curated comfort and calm, from NagihanDesigns
At NagihanDesigns, we believe your nightstand should be a sanctuary—a space where your day ends peacefully and your night begins with care. Thoughtful, beautiful items can turn bedtime into a restorative ritual that supports your body, mind, and spirit.
Here are five simple, intentional things to keep on your nightstand for better, deeper rest—starting with two handcrafted essentials from our collection.
1. Handcrafted Eye Pillow & Heating Pad Duo (by NagihanDesigns)
Nothing sets the tone for rest quite like gentle warmth and soothing pressure. Our Eye Pillow and Heating Pad are designed to work beautifully together to help you unwind, relax, and sleep more soundly.
• The Eye Pillow, filled with natural flaxseed and optionally scented with lavender, helps calm facial tension, ease eye strain, and block out light—ideal for meditation or winding down in bed.
• The Heating Pad, soft and flexible, delivers gentle heat to relieve aches, soothe sore muscles, or simply add comfort to your nightly routine.
Use them together or separately depending on your mood—each piece is crafted to bring calm and beauty to your bedtime ritual.
2. A Favorite Book
Trade your phone’s blue light for the soft pages of a calming read. Keeping a book on your nightstand encourages mindful, screen-free rest. Whether it's a novel, poetry, or a gentle self-help guide, reading a few pages each night can:
• Lower stress
• Help you unwind
• Cue your body it’s time for sleep
Need ideas? Try The Book of Sleep by Hayoung Yoon or The Art of Stillness by Pico Iyer.
3. A Non-Chemical Candle
Set the mood for rest with a natural candle made from soy, coconut, or beeswax—free of synthetic fragrances and harmful chemicals. A subtle, calming scent like lavender, sandalwood, or chamomile supports relaxation and gently signals your body to slow down.
Choose a soft amber glow over harsh lights and let the gentle flicker ease you into rest. Just be sure to blow it out before falling asleep.
4. A Fresh or Dried Flower
A single flower in a vase or a small bundle of dried lavender adds effortless beauty and natural tranquility to your sleep space. Flowers soften your nightstand visually and emotionally—and if you choose lavender or eucalyptus, they can also subtly aid relaxation.
This small touch connects you to nature and brings stillness to your evening ritual.
5. A Journal or Notepad
Sometimes the best way to quiet the mind is to write things down. Keep a notepad or journal by your bed to jot down:
• Worries or to-dos
• Gratitude entries
• Evening reflections
• Dream logs
This practice helps clear your thoughts, reduces mental chatter, and prepares you for restful sleep.
Wind Down With Intention
With just a few calming essentials—like our NagihanDesigns Eye Pillow and Heating Pad—you can transform your nightstand into a peaceful corner that invites rest, stillness, and renewal.
Explore our handcrafted wellness accessories at NagihanDesigns.com
Elevate your evenings. Sleep beautifully.