5 simple bedroom switches for summer

The weather’s getting warmer and the nights are getting shorter, so here’s how to prepare your bedroom for summer

As the seasons change, so too do our sleep habits. Summer brings longer days, lighter evenings and warmer weather, all of which can have an impact on how we sleep at night. Many of us love the changes that come with summer, but when it comes to rest, the excess heat and light can be detrimental.

That’s why it’s important to refresh your bedroom ahead of the new season. With a few simple swaps and changes, you can ensure that sleep comes easily even as temperatures reach their peak.

With that in mind, here are five simple changes you can make to your bedroom for summer.

Swap blankets for light bedding

In winter, many of us like to wrap ourselves in blankets to stay cosy in the cold. But when trying to fall asleep in summer, too many layers can stop you getting the sleep you need. Rising temperatures mean it’s time to swap your cost blankets and heavy duvets for lighter bedding.

Choose bedding with light and breezy materials, creating light layers of sheets, coverlets and a lighter duvet. That way, you can cover up as much or as little as you like, making it easier to adjust your bed depending on the temperature.

Similarly, swapping heavy pyjamas for lighter weight sleepwear can also help you stay cool in summer.

Invest in blackout blinds

As well as more heat, summer also means more light. Evenings can stay light as late as 10pm, and with the sun rising around 4am in the height of summer, this doesn’t leave much room for restful, dark slumber.

Investing in blackout blinds means you are back in control of your bedroom’s light levels. You can reduce the amount of light coming into your sleep space as soon as you start unwinding for bed, helping you get the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep.

Switch clutter for calm

The phrase ‘tidy house, tidy mind’ is particularly relevant when it comes to the bedroom. Clutter and mess can add extra stress, making it harder to wind down for sleep, and the summer sun pouring into your room is infamous for highlighting all the messes, dust and dirt you didn’t notice in the winter.

Put some time aside to renew your bedroom with a deep clean, removing clutter and making your sleep environment feel cleaner, fresher and more inviting.

Open your windows

Speaking of freshness, it’s easy for bedrooms to become stuffy in the summer, as we sweat more on summer nights. Opening your windows is a simple way to ensure your sleep space remains airy and pleasant throughout the warmer months.

Swap to a lighter colour palette

Colours can have a significant impact on how we feel in an environment. Blues, greens and other cooler shades are associated with greater relaxation, while warm tones of yellow, orange and red can make us feel more emotional and energised.

Darker colours are good in winter to create a sense of hibernation, but lighter tones can make your bedroom feel airier and fresher in summer. What’s more, darker colours absorb more heat, so cool tones can literally cool down your sleep environment when the weather is warm.

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