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A lot of us love the sunshine in the UK, but when temperatures rise, many of us struggle to get the good night's sleep we need. Not everyone has the luxury of air conditioning at home, meaning many people have endured restless nights tossing and turning during recent heatwaves.
According to the Guardian, 86% of homes in the UK report feeling too hot, with many feeling unwell and sleep deprived. And over the last few weeks, temperatures soared to 37℃ in some parts of the UK.
In this guide, we’ll break down some useful tips and advice to help you get the sleep that’s so important for you to concentrate, function and manage daily life. You’ll be able to escape into your refreshing cool bedroom in no time!
Before we start, if you spot any signs of illness in yourself or someone else, always seek professional medical advice. For more information, visit the NHS website for guides on seasonal health.
Choosing The Right Mattress: Tips For Sleeping In Hot Weather
Choosing the right mattress can have a surprising impact on your temperature regulation throughout a heatwave. Of course, staying cool also depends on a number of other factors, but mattresses can play an important role in keeping a healthy temperature. Let’s take a look at some examples of the mattresses we sell to help you get a better night’s sleep.
This mattress is designed with pocket springs inside, where each spring is individually enclosed in its own fabric. This encourages more airflow to circulate freely in between the springs, and it’s also made with a cashmere wool blend. The natural fibres can help manage moisture and create a more comfortable sleeping environment.
This cool touch mattress is designed with a CoolBlue foam, which helps dissipate heat quickly. As a pocket spring mattress, it can also improve the circulation of airflow and it is less likely to trap heat inside it. This combination of pocket springs and CoolBlue foam is designed to reduce heat build-up and provide a more breathable sleeping environment.
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Declutter & Organise Your Space Using Our Storage Beds
Creating a cooler sleeping environment isn’t just about choosing the right mattress. Having a decluttered space can improve airflow and make your room feel a lot fresher. Items such as piles of books, boxes or clothes can make your bedroom feel more crowded and cause heat to become more stagnant. By organising your things, you can encourage more airflow in your bedroom space.
Designed with a gas-lift system and a large storage compartment, ottoman beds make excellent storage beds for organising your things. Putting spare bedding and clothes inside the ottoman bed can create a lot more space in your bedroom, promoting more airflow to help you feel more relaxed during the heatwave.
A less cluttered space allows air to circulate more freely around the room, making it easier for fans and natural ventilation to be effective during a heatwave. It's also a great place to store thick winter duvets and blankets throughout the summer, helping your bedroom feel lighter, tidier, and more comfortable for warmer nights.
With sizes from as small as 2ft 6 singles, all the way up to super kings, we have options available that suit everyone’s room sizes, comfort preferences and storage requirements.
Divan beds are also another great storage bed to help you declutter and open up your living space more. Designed with drawers on either the side or the foot end of the bed, divan beds are perfect for storing every-day items, such as toiletries, electronics, spare blankets and much more. If you rely on a handheld fan to get through those sweltering summer nights, a divan drawer is the perfect place to keep it tucked away but always within easy reach when the temperature starts to climb.
Our collection of luxury divan beds are also available in the small single sizes to the large super king options. Whether you have a master bedroom or looking for a bed for the spare bedroom, we’ve got you covered with a variety of sizes available.
Use Breathable, LIghtweight Bedding
Choosing the right bedding is a game-changer for staying cool and surviving the heatwave. Using bed sheets instead of a duvet, or a thin 1.5 tog duvet, can be the next best thing for getting to sleep during the warm summer season. Let’s take a look at which materials are great for the heatwave.
Cotton Sheets
Cotton is one of the best choices for summer bedding. Its breathable and lightweight properties help absorb moisture, helping you stay cooler during the night.
For the coolest sleep, consider 100% cotton bedding with a percale weave. Percale has a crisp, lightweight finish that promotes airflow and creates a cool-to-the-touch feel, making it a popular choice for summer. Say goodbye to tossing and turning!
Linen Bedding
Linen is a highly moisture-wicking natural material. It’s a very breathable material that’s ideal for hot sleepers and heatwaves. Linen also has natural temperature-regulating properties, meaning it can help keep you comfortable in different conditions.
While it feels cool and airy in summer, it can also provide warmth in colder months by trapping small pockets of air between its fibres. It’s a good all-year-round bedding material to help regulate your temperature as you sleep
Bamboo Mattress Toppers
This is another natural material that’s breathable, lightweight and kind to sensitive skin. Bamboo bedsheets and mattress toppers are incredibly moisture-wicking, helping sweat evaporate more easily and regulate your temperature more.
Fans, Accessories & Much More: How To Sleep In Hot Weather Without AC
Now we’ve chatted about storage beds, bedding materials and mattresses, we can now take a look at different accessories you can use to stop you from sweltering during the night.
Standard Electric Fans
tandard electric fans are a quick way to encourage airflow throughout your home. They’re often really affordable and simple to set up. By circulating air around the room, they help prevent warm, stagnant air from building up and create a cooling breeze across your skin.
However, despite them being useful and budget-friendly, using a standard electric fan may not be enough to keep you cool as they may circulate warm air if the room itself is extremely hot.
Fans With Water Cooling
Fans that have a water cooling system, sometimes also known as air coolers, use water evaporation to create a cool airflow. Instead of blowing the air that’s already currently in the room, they use the water from the filters or reservoir to cool down the temperatures of the room.
These types of fans are usually more expensive than a standard fan, and you may find yourself going back and forth filling up the reservoir with water. However, they make a good investment to help regulate your body temperature as you go to sleep.
Hand-held Fans
Hand-held fans are a simple and portable way to cool yourself down quickly. Although they do not cool the room, they provide direct airflow exactly where you need it, making them useful for moments when you feel overheated. They can be a great extra accessory to use to cool yourself down in bed before going to sleep, or use them when you’re out and about in public in areas where there’s no air conditioning.
Neck Fans
Neck fans are a convenient hands-free option for staying cool during hot weather. Designed to sit comfortably around your neck, they use small built-in fans to direct airflow towards your face and neck, helping you feel cooler without needing to hold a device. Unlike standard electric fans, neck fans are designed for personal cooling rather than cooling an entire room. This makes them particularly useful when relaxing in bed, working from home, travelling, commuting, or spending time outdoors during a heatwave. Their lightweight design means you can move around freely while still benefiting from a cooling breeze. It’s that simple!
How To Prepare For Sleeping In Hot Weather
These next steps are essential for ensuring your home is kept at a manageable temperature throughout the day, ready for when it’s time for you to go to sleep. We’ve all tried sleeping with one foot outside of the duvet, or taking a cold bath, but they’re sometimes only temporary solutions in desperate efforts to keep us cool. Let’s take a look at some tips you can do throughout the day to keep your home feeling cooler.
Keep Windows Shut During The Hottest Time Of The Day
Having your window open doesn't necessarily mean that cool air will be blowing into your home. In fact, during the hottest times of the day, leaving the window open can allow heat in, making the temperature feel warmer. A good idea is to keep them closed during the afternoon, and open them again when it’s cooler at night or in the early morning hours.
Shut Curtains & Blinds
Similarly to keeping your windows shut, we recommend that you close your curtains and blinds during the warmest times of the day. Otherwise, sunlight can make your room feel hotter. Doing this throughout the day can help create a cooler sleeping environment.
Drink Plenty Of Fluids
Always stay hydrated throughout the day. Losing too much water during the day can leave you feeling tired, uncomfortable, and more affected by the heat at night. During the night, keep a glass of water on your bedside in case you wake up and get thirsty.
Switch Off Unnecessary Electronics & Appliances
Throughout the day, electronics and appliances can generate more heat and make your house feel even warmer during a heatwave. Turning off televisions, gaming consoles, laptops, chargers, and lamps when they are not being used can help reduce unnecessary heat sources and create a cooler sleeping environment.
Keep Doors Open Or Ajar
If possible, leaving your bedroom doors open or slightly ajar can help airflow spread more freely throughout your home. This can be especially useful if other areas of your home are cooler, as it helps prevent your bedroom from feeling stuffy and stagnant.
Shower Before Bed
Taking a cold shower might seem like the obvious choice at first, especially if you have been sweltering all day as you try to battle the heatwave. However, a freezing shower can actually have an adverse effect where your body is shocked and tries to make you feel warmer again. A lukewarm shower before bed can help remove sweat, refresh your skin, and prepare your body for sleep.
Wear Breathable Clothing When Sleeping
Wearing tight clothes when trying to get to sleep can make you feel even warmer. Wearing loose clothing or pyjamas that are made from breathable materials such as cotton or linen can help air to circulate around your skin better.
Stay Cooler & Get Better Sleep During The Heat
Sleeping comfortably during a heatwave can feel like a challenge, but making a few simple changes can have a big impact. From choosing a breathable mattress and lightweight bedding to improving airflow, reducing clutter, and using the right cooling accessories, there are plenty of ways to create a cooler and more relaxing bedroom environment.
While everyone has their own preferences when it comes to their sleeping environment, this compilation of tips can help you manage your home’s temperature throughout the summer.
If you have any questions relating to our products, including delivery times, sizes or any other queries you may have, don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly customer service team. We’re happy to help!