I know my thread title isn't very clear, but I don't really know another way to phrase this.
I've improved my Dream Recall to the point where I usually remember 1-2 Dreams a day, which is great, I'm very happy about it. (Actually, I just had a 2 week dry-spell, but that's unrelated to my question. I had a lot of things on my mind, which could explain this)

In order to remember "more things" from my dreams, whenever I have a lucid, I have started to mentally take note of things in my dream.
"This pillow is red", "The pillow feels soft".
I also started to retrace my steps while still in the dream.
"I got to this room by climbing these stairs and going through this door".

I figured this way I'd increase the chances of remembering these things after I wake up.
It works to a certain extend. I do remember that I took note that the pillow was red and soft, but I don't remember what it looked like or how it felt, holding it in my hand.
I only remember the words "red" and "soft", but I do not remember the sensation of holding the pillow, I only know that I did.
I have the same problem with retracing my steps.
I remember I got to the room by climbing the stairs and going through the door, but I don't remember what they looked like, or how it felt like opening the door.

However, while still in the dream, I remember those things. I can recall exactly what the pillow looked and felt like, even details such as the texture of it. But right after I wake up these memories are gone, I only remember the mental notes I took in my dream.


Do you have any suggestions of things I can try to improve this?

Cheers,
Hyu