How to stay cool and comfortable in Singapore’s heat ❄️

Using breathable cooling textiles can help you stay comfortable. Fabrics like lyocell, viscose and nylon move moisture away from your skin, which helps you feel cooler. IKEA’s cooling bedding range features these materials to support a better night’s sleep in warm weather.

If you want an extra cooling boost, the REXBEGONIA cooling pad gives a refreshing cooling sensation and can be placed on your pillow or mattress — you can even chill it first for a stronger effect.

For more consistent night‑time comfort, the ROSENVIAL mattress protector has cooling and temperature‑regulating fibres to help you stay comfortable as you sleep.

A supportive pillow that works well with cooling fabrics can make a big difference on warm nights.

Here are some options featured in IKEA’s cooling range:

• KVARNVEN ergonomic pillow — highlighted in IKEA’s cooling selection and suitable for side or back sleepers.
• RAMSLÖKSMAL ergonomic pillow — also part of the cooling bedding lineup and designed for different sleeping positions.

Yes — they help manage both heat and humidity, which are common in Singapore.

• The ROSENVIAL mattress protector has a cooling surface and special fibres that help keep your body temperature steady throughout the night. 
• The KLEINIA mattress protector is also featured in IKEA’s cooling textiles range and helps maintain a more comfortable sleeping surface.
• The REXBEGONIA cooling pad adds instant cooling and can be used on your pillow or mattress for targeted relief.

You can combine these with the other mattress protectors from the cooling range for a setup tailored to your comfort.

Cooling bedding made of moisture‑absorbing materials can make sleep feel more comfortable. Some great options include:

• NATTJASMIN duvet cover set — part of IKEA’s cooling bedding collection and suitable for warm nights.
• BRUDBÖRSTE & HÖSTVÄDD fitted sheets — featured under the cooling textiles range.
• BLÅNEPETA cool duvet — designed to feel cool to the touch and support comfortable sleep.

Ventilation also matters—cross‑breeze strategies, like opening windows on opposite ends of a room or using fans to encourage airflow, can enhance comfort without needing aircon.

A few simple additions to your bedding can help you sleep cooler without relying on air‑conditioning:

• Place a cooling pad on your pillow, under your sheet, or on your mattress for immediate cooling — especially helpful if you chill it in the fridge beforehand.
• Use a mattress protector to help regulate temperature through the night.
• Layer with cooling sheets and duvet covers made from materials like lyocell and viscose, which are highlighted in IKEA’s cooling bedding range.

These pieces work together to create a cooler, more breathable sleep setup.

Simple changes can make a noticeable difference:

• Keeping curtains shut during the hottest parts of the day helps reduce direct heat from sunlight. 
• Switching from incandescent bulbs to LED lighting cuts down excess heat produced indoors.
• Creating airflow by opening windows on opposite sides improves ventilation and reduces stuffiness. 
• Adding common indoor plants may help create a fresher, more comfortable indoor environment. IKEA accessories like curtain and blinds, lighting and plants work well with these approaches.

Singapore’s hot and humid weather can be tough on pets, especially since dogs and cats don’t cool down as efficiently as humans. Here's how you can make their days much more comfortable — keep plenty of fresh water available, ensure good airflow with fans or open windows (with grilles), and give them shaded or breezy resting spots at home.

Cooling mats are also helpful because they absorb body heat and give pets a comfortable surface to relax on. You can also offer frozen treats, add ice cubes to their water bowl, or let them rest on tile floors, which naturally stay cooler. 

You can also dampen a hand towel, chill it in the freezer and place it around their neck or groin area for a quick cooling effect.