The Night Room
RISING INDEX · MM‑INDEX‑2025‑SIG‑018 Signal Admission · Season 01 (2025)
The Night Room — A Room that Keeps the Night
What we’re seeing
Bedrooms return to rest only. Chargers move out; warm light in; screens leave. Nightstands hold a book, a lamp, and a glass—nothing that pings.
Why it matters
Boundaries become literal. Sleep debt falls; mornings steady; your room starts caring for you back.
Lineage / Parallel
Pre-device bedrooms and monastic quiet translated for modern homes.
Lived markers
Empty nightstand (book, lamp, water) • 2200–2700K lamp • quiet door hardware • no blue glows.
Start today (10-minute setup)
- Move charger to the hall.
- Swap one bulb to 2200–2700K.
- Place a book; remove screens.
- Add a small tray for ring/watch/glasses.
Time & tools
10 minutes • warm bulb • analog alarm • tray.
Field tests
- Devices: Charging in room = 0.
- Light: Warm pool; no overhead glare.
- Sleep: Onset earlier by ≥15 min.
Keep the standard
Phone out by 9 pm • Lamps only at bedtime • Book beats scroll
Accessibility / life layers
Night feeds or meds? Use a dimmable warm lamp and a cloth to soften glare.
Proof ideas
Bedtime variance (min) • wake mood (1–5) • device-free nights (count).
Common pushbacks & replies
- “I need my phone alarm.” → “Use an analog alarm.”
- “I read on a tablet.” → “Try paper for one month; compare sleep.”
Adoption criteria (flip to Admitted)
30 nights device-free and average sleep onset earlier ≥15 minutes.
House note
Leave the glow outside.
Related (on MM): Scent Wardrobe — The Index · House Ledger
Date: 2025-11-** · Observer/Editor: AB · Geography: [Home] · Status: Observing · Next review: +6–8 weeks
