How to keep cool at night – the essentials for quality sleep

Are you struggling with overheating while sleeping? Lightweight, breathable fabrics like cotton and linen can help keep you cooler, while cooling pillows and mattress pads add extra comfort when temperatures rise. Keeping blackout curtains shut during the day is another easy way to stop the room from overheating before bedtime.

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Cooling duvet that helps you rest

The optimal sleeping temperature is 16 to 18⁰ celcius. BLÅNEPETA light duvet is a smart solution which creates a cooling sensation to help you relax.

A light blue BLÅNEPETA duvet, cool in the NA

Mattress protectors – there are two sides to this story

Are you a hot or cold sleeper? Or perhaps both? A mattress protector is an easy way to make your bed feel fresher, more comfortable and better protected. Its cooling fibres help draw heat away from your body for a more comfortable night’s sleep, while also shielding your mattress from stains, dirt and everyday wear. Easy to remove and wash, it is a simple way to keep your bed feeling clean and inviting for longer.

A grey/beige HUNDSLUND rug flatwoven, in/outdoor in the bedroom

Cooling pads – your night-time heatwave hack

A cooling pad can be a handy tool during those extra hot nights. Wrap it around your pillow or place it on your mattress for an instant cooling sensation that helps keep your body temperature under control for a better night’s sleep. For an extra cooling boost, put it in it in the freezer before use.

A person’s right hand rests on a REXBEGONIA cooling pad on a bed while the other hand holds on to some bedding.

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Products to help you sleep through the heat

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BLÅNEPETA

Price £ 40

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KLUBBSPORRE

Price £ 49

CoolingBackSide

A blue ergonomic memory foam pillow with a textured honeycomb pattern on one side, designed for side or back sleepers, resting on a bed.

KVARNVEN

Price £ 65

CoolingBackSide

Two stacked white pillows on a neatly made bed with yellow accents. Dried flowers in a vase beside the bed.

GRUSSTARR

Price £ 45

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ROSENVIAL

Price £ 65

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REXBEGONIA

Price £ 10/80 cm

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Blackout curtains to keep heat out

Blackout curtains can do more than darken a room they can also help keep it cooler during hot weather. By closing them during the day, especially before direct sunlight starts pouring through the windows, you can block out heat and help the room stay more comfortable by bedtime. It is a simple step, but one that can make a noticeable difference on warm, sunny days.

Beige KORGMOTT block-out curtains elegantly drape in a cosy living room, partially opened to reveal soft, natural light.

A beige/with heading tape VILBORG room darkening curtains, 1 pair

Blackout window solutions

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Person adjusts grey block-out blind, controlling light in room.

SCHOTTIS

Price £ 5

Block out

Cosy bedroom with large bed, white linens, dark blanket, plants, nightstands, and pendant lamp

FRIDANS

Price £ 22

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KORGMOTT

Price £ 49

Block out

Two plain white curtains with rod pockets hang side by side. Both are made of polyester and have a smooth, solid appearance.

KORGMOTT

Price £ 49

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MAJGULL

Price £ 40

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MAJGULL

Price £ 40

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ROSENMANDEL

Price £ 25

Block out

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Duvets – all-season comfort for hot sleepers

A lightweight duvet could be the answer to year-round comfort for hot sleepers. Crafted from natural materials with moisture-wicking and temperature-regulating properties, these duvets promise a smoother, cooler sleep on warm nights. Their design balances lightness and cosiness, adapting easily to cooler temperatures, thus ensuring peaceful, uninterrupted rest all year long.

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A bedroom with an upholstered bed and BJÖRKSNÄS bedside table in birch. A lightweight duvet and pillow on top of the bed.

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Cooling pillows for heatwave nights

Struggling with night sweats during a heatwave? A cooling pillow can make a big difference to how comfortable you feel at bedtime. With a cool-touch surface that brings instant freshness and a supportive ergonomic shape that moulds to your head and neck, it can help ease pressure while keeping hot nights more bearable. Available in different heights, it also makes it easier for side, back and stomach sleepers to find the right fit for a more comfortable, undisturbed night’s sleep.

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A KLUBBSPORRE ergonomic pillow, side/back sleeper

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Bed Linen that helps you sleep cooler on hot nights

For hot sleepers, creating a cooler sleep surface often starts with materials that encourage better air circulation. Bed linen can make a big difference on warm nights, especially when you choose breathable, lightweight fabrics such as cotton or linen. These materials allow air to flow more easily and help draw moisture away from the skin, so you stay fresher and more comfortable. In warmer weather, the right bed linen can make your bed feel lighter, cooler and far more inviting at the end of the day.

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Sofa-bed made out as double bed in room with big windows and darkening roller blinds pulled down, side table next to bed.

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Materials used in our bed linen:

Cotton: A soft, natural material that breathes, absorbs moisture and feels comfortable against your skin. It also becomes softer with every wash.

Rayon: Crafted from regenerated cellulose, often wood pulp, rayon blends a touch of silkiness with practical moisture-wicking properties, for bedding that’s as smart as it is comfortable.

Viscose: Spun from cellulose fibers, viscose brings a delightful silk-like smoothness, coupled with excellent moisture absorption, perfect for keeping your bed fresh and inviting.

Lyocell: Sourced from wood pulp, lyocell fabric excels in keeping you cool and dry, offering a gentle, soothing touch for a restful night’s sleep.

Comforting colours and dreamy patterns

They might not have all the high-tech qualities that the mattresses, pillows or quilts have, but they are what meets the eye – both before and after a really good night’s sleep!