Optimizing your sleep environment is integral to getting the best rest possible. Part of that is keeping clutter out of your room, and choosing the best mattress and pillow for your sleep position and style.

But did you know that bedding color can also contribute to how you feel in your sleep space? In fact, there's one in particular color that luxury hotels opt for time and again because it has such a big impact on how well you sleep.

To find out more, I spoke to industry experts. And since I'm a fan of recreating hotel-style luxury on a budget, I’ve also rounded my top recommendations for affordable bedding sets in the Labor Day mattress sales.

What bedding color do hotels use and why?

"Colors influence the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest mode). Softer, cooler colors

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