Emerging Housing Trend: The Snoratorium
Date: 2017-11-20
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A recent piece on realtor.com highlighted an evolving trend in home design: the introduction of the “Snoratorium.” This concept has emerged in response to a significant finding by the National Sleep Foundation, which revealed that up to a quarter of married couples sleep in different beds, and 10% maintain separate bedrooms. The primary culprit behind this trend is snoring, with 41% of sleeping partners affected by it.
The real estate market has adapted to this shift by featuring homes with dual master suites that include a smaller, sound-proof room specifically designed to muffle the disruptive sounds of snoring. The concept isn’t new to celebrities; for example, Tom Cruise reportedly had his own private soundproof “snoratorium” during his marriage to Katie Holmes.
While the term “snoratorium” might elicit a chuckle, the issue of snoring is serious. Research spearheaded by Dr. Beninati at the Mayo Clinic has demonstrated that the sleep partners of snorers are deprived of at least one hour of quality sleep each night. This lack of sleep can have severe long-term health consequences, increasing the risk of accidents on the road and at work, as well as causing irritability in both professional and domestic environments. Further evidence from an Australian study indicates that women are disproportionately impacted by their partners’ snoring, which is not entirely surprising considering that men are twice as likely to be chronic snorers.
Thus, snoring presents a health risk not only to the snorer but also to their partner. It’s a problem that warrants attention and action. While having a separate room might be a solution, it can feel isolating, and not everyone has the financial means to construct a dedicated snoratorium like Tom Cruise. An alternative approach could be to address the root of the problem by engaging in breath training exercises to alleviate poor breathing habits.
