Summer Sleep Hacks: Three Quick Tips For Hot Nights & Warm Sleepers

While everyone looks forward to the long sunny days of summer, it unfortunately comes with some sweltering nights. If you’re tossing and turning in the heat of the season, and struggling to get your beauty sleep, you’re not alone! Even with fans, air conditioning, and open windows, getting cozy during the hottest months of the year can sometimes be trickier than warming up during chilly winters.

Need a few cool tips? We have three quick and easy strategies to make sure your bedroom feels like a cool oasis, so that you can get the rest you need to enjoy the beautiful days ahead.

Tip #1: Plentiful Pillows

f you're waking up warm in the middle of the night, your sleepy self is sure to struggle finding a cool spot on your pillow. All the flipping, turning, and rolling is going to just wake you up more, it’s much quicker to get a fresh start to your sleep ー and what's fresher than an extra pillow waiting in the wings in the middle of the night?

When you start to overheat, simply throw your warm pillow to the side, and keep another sitting behind or beside you to get cozy with. This quick switch will instantly make you feel more comfortable, giving you the sensation that you’re just resting your head into a freshly made bed.

And of course, make sure that spare pillow has a fresh summer-friendly pillowcase to match. For an extra luxurious touch, our 100% mulberry silk pillowcases and pillow shams are comfortably cool to touch, temperature-regulating, and moisture-wicking, all while treating your hair and skin to an indulgently soft & gentle surface.

Tip #2: Switch (Or Ditch) Your Duvet

Duvets are a dream for cold seasons and chilly sleepers, but not all duvets are fit for sweltering nights. Between uncomfortable heat and natural summer sweat, sticking out with your winter-ready duvet is often going to lead to sleepless nights and extra laundry cycles. Avoid the struggle altogether by having both a light summer duvet and cool winter duvet ready to go year-round, so that you can easily swap when the weather starts changing each year.

But it’s not just your duvet that heats up your bed. If even your lightest duvet feels a little heavy in the sunny seasons, it’s worth simply changing your duvet cover to one with cooler, lighter, and more breathable fibers like TENCEL™ or Linen. This way, you can enjoy the comfortable weight of your duvet while avoiding getting trapped in the heat of traditional fabrics.

And if you or your room run especially warm, there’s nothing wrong with ditching your duvet for a fresher, lighter layer. Our 100% cotton quilt sets are a summertime favourite for this exact reason, featuring a classically comfortable feel with a delightfully breathable feel. For an extra chill feel, our Cool Touch Blankets are another easy solution, designed to smoothly and naturally lower your temperature as you sleep.

Tip #3: Fresh Sheet Strategy

It might seem obvious, but clean sheets are your secret weapon against summer heat. Regularly washing your sheets removes sweat, dirt, and grime that can trap heat and make you feel uncomfortable, but we all know that’s easier said than done during a busy summer schedule.

Consider having a second set of sheets so you can swap them out more frequently during the summer months. Fresh, clean sheets are naturally more breathable and can make a world of difference in your sleep quality. We already suggest this for sleepers year-round in case of stains and laundry day delays, but you’ll thank yourself even more for having an extra set in the summer.

That said, make sure your summer back-ups are made with natural fabrics suited for summer sleeps. For a silky or buttery soft feel, our TENCEL™ sheets feature naturally cool, moisture-wicking surfaces to help you enjoy cool comfort year-round. Meanwhile, our Hemp Touch and European Linen sheets offer a breathable surface that also keeps you insulated in the winter.

We hope these tips can make your summer sleeps a little easier and breezier! If you’re looking for more ways to keep cool until fall, explore our blog and read our full guide to keeping cool in bed, and don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to keep up-to-date on more cozy suggestions and our newest seasonal essentials