Mattress toppers
Look at your bed and start from the bottom up and think about using a different summer topper that has cooling properties.
John Lewis: Kally Sleep Cooling Mattress Topper, Now From £63.99 - £71.99
This mattress topper has been designed to specifically improve airflow and circulation. It's covered in soft microfibre and deeply filled with hollowfibre, providing ultimate comfort. Buy here.
Bedlinen
Ditch your duvet and sleep with a top sheet, made from linen or muslin. Top off with a thin bedcover or throw made from natural fibres.
Piglet In Bed: White 100% Linen Flat Sheet, Now From £74.25
Given its unique weave, linen is naturally thermoregulating and moisture-wicking, so it’s perfect to use year-round. Perfect as a lightweight cover on warmer summer nights and cosy in winter. Buy here.
Marks & Spencer: Pure Cotton Muslin Pillowcases, £10
The airy weave of these muslin pillowcases creates a delicate texture that's exceptionally soft on skin. They're made from breathable pure cotton and come in a handy pack of two. Muslin gets softer the more often you wash it, so these pillowcases will only get better with age. Buy here.
Dunelm: Lark Cotton Throw, £32 - £70
This throw is made from four layers of ultra-soft muslin cotton, which gives a lightweight, breathable feel. With a delicate frayed edge on two sides, this throw brings a touch of relaxed sophistication to a bedroom. Buy here.
The White Company: Brittany Quilt, £190 to £270
This quilt is made of cool cotton voile that's been prewashed for extra softness. It features a pom-pom trim and a tiny dot pattern on one side, with a hand-sewn cross stitch creating a lovely dimply texture. Buy here.
Cooling pillows
John Lewis: TEMPUR® Cloud SmartCool™ Standard Pillow, Medium, £149, Now £119.20
Although on the pricey side, fans of Tempur will know they're worth, This pillow has pressure relief qualities that adapt to the curvature of your head, neck and shoulders and benefits from innovative TEMPUR® SmartCool™ technology. Woven into the cover, it's cool-to-the-touch and absorbs excess heat to keep you feeling cool and fresh. Buy here.
Towels
Bathing in the summer should give you some relief from the heat but it won't if you're using the same towels you use year round. We suggest using a lighter towel, either a waffle or quick drying towel, which weigh next to nothing and are quick and easy to wash and dry.
Secret Linen Store: White 100% Cotton Waffle Towels, Bath Towe £25
These lightweight towels are cosy, quick drying and made with less fabric. They are available in five colours. In essence, they're good for you and the planet. Buy here.
Cooling nightwear
Desmond & Dempsey: The Jag Cream, £170
Made from 100% organic cotton, this pyjama set with its stylish print has a relaxed fit. The shorts have an elasticated waistband and side seam pockets, while the pleated camisole features engineered pleats, a tie front closure, half lining and French seams. Buy here.
Cooling eye mask
An eye mask can work wonders when trying to get to sleep, putting you into deep darkness. So one with cooling properties certainly gets our thumbs up. Eye masks can also help de-puffing.
Dore & Rose: Aeris™ Cooling Sleep Mask, £50
Made from breathable, silver-infused Aeris™ fabric, this sleep mask delivers an instant cooling sensation while blocking 100% of light, helping you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. The mask delivers lasting cool-to-touch comfort with a lightweight breathable design that keeps you cool at night and regulates temperature from sunset to sunrise. Buy here.
Cool bottle
Rather than having a tepid glass of water by your bed, reach for a cool bottle in the early hours. There's nothing like a glug of super cold water to take down your temperature a couple of notches.
Chilly's Pastel Pink Water Bottle, 500ml, £24
Why not invest in a cold bottle that you only use by your bed. Chilly's bottles keep drinks cool for twenty-four hours so they are the perfect bedtime companion, with hours to spare on the cooling front. Buy here.
Use a facial mist
You can of course fill a spray bottle with water but why not treat yourself to scented water that's super cooling. You can't beat French thermal waters either with Avene, Evian and La Roche-Posay being favourites of ours.
Aesop Immediate Moisture Facial Hydrosol 50ml, £19
This refreshing rose infused mist is perfect for those whose skin feels taut and dehyrdated. It gives an instant, uplifting, hydrating hit. Buy here.
La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water 150ml, now £7
La Roche Posay's refreshing formula is developed with micro-droplets of the brand's unique water to penetrate the skin for instant calming and softening, leaving the face and body hydrated. Buy here.
How to get to sleep in a heatwave
Of course, you don't need to spend a fortune to get to sleep in hot weather. By following these simple rules, you should be able to nod off fairly quickly. The important thing to remember is to keep calm and don't toss and turn.
1. Make your bedroom as cool as possible before heading to bed. Keep curtains and windows closed during the day.
2. Dunking your feet in icy cold water will help lower your body temperature.
3. Take a lukewarm shower, not a cold one.
4. Leave your mobile in another room. Holding a hot phone in bed is not conducive to sleep.
5. Make sure your hydrated during the day but don't overdo it in the evening. You might end up needing the loo in the middle of the night.
6. Hot water bottles can be transformed into cool bottles by filling with cold water and freezing. Place in a pillowcase before taking it to bed.
7. A cold wet flannel always works and if you think ahead, place one in the fridge before bedtime, even better.
8. Sleep on your side will give your body more exposure to air.
