5 Ways to Create the Perfect Summer Bedroom

Most of us change our clothes every season to adapt to the changing weather, so why not give our bedrooms the same treatment? This summer, when you’re putting away your jacket and heavy cardigan, keep putting flannel sheets and heavy goose down comforters in your locker.

Your bedroom is not only your refuge, but it may also be the space where you spend the most time. All the more reason to remodel it in the summer – both aesthetically pleasing and functional. Warmer days are just around the corner, so here are five ways to create the perfect summer bedroom.

1. Try Linen Sheets

Made from flax plant fibers, flax is known for its superior coolness and is absolutely irreplaceable in hot weather. The loose weave of this natural fabric makes it more breathable and able to absorb moisture, allowing air to flow easily through the sheets and prevent it from sticking to your skin while you sleep. All of this translates into cool nights.

Now you can buy pre-washed linen, which has a natural pleated look and embodies the casual relaxation of summer. In any case, who wants to strike iron on dog days?

The strength and durability of the material itself are a plus. High-quality pure linen or linen and cotton blends will stand the test of time and only soften with use, ensuring a trusted summer bedding to use year after year.

2. Reduce the Weight of the Duvet

A fluffy goose-down duvet can be a sweet lifesaver when you can see breathing in the air, but a “light jacket” is needed in summer.

If you like to sleep with a duvet all year round, then getting a lighter duvet is a must when temperatures soar. Summer duvets have significantly less down filling than year-round models, which will minimize heat entrapment while maximizing comfort. Sure, they’re thinner and lighter, but they retain all the benefits of sleeping under goose down.

If the idea of a traditional duvet still seems too warm, a down blanket is a great alternative that offers the luxury of down in a lighter package. Look for products with a 100% cotton exterior and 100% down filling. (Down has an advantage over feathers because there are no feathers to pierce and there is no odor.)

3. Go the Old Way

Long before duvets and quilts became widespread, people slept with sheets and cotton blankets. It’s still a winning combination for those unbearable sweltering summer nights and an easy way to stay cool. Forget the heavy wool knits and rich furs of winter – look for loosely woven 100% cotton for ideal summer comfort and a light and lively look.

Cotton blankets are both beautiful and functional, and come in a variety of wave shapes such as waffles, matelassé guiguilles, as well as classic knits. This means that you can keep it at the foot of your bed as a decoration all year round.

4. Make a Statement with Seasonal Embellishments

There’s no easier way to update your bedroom décor than with bold statement pieces, like throwing pillows and blankets to make summer scream. For example, a brightly colored floral pillow will help transition the space from one season to the next at a fraction of the cost.

Ditch dark colors and heavy textures and shift the aesthetic to bright tones or pastel pastels. Look for pillows with summer floral motifs or signature cottage stripes. Soft cotton or linen will add a summer scene to your bedroom.

5. Let the Light In

Make the most of the best time of summer when you’re giving your bedroom a seasonal makeover and introduce sheer tulle curtains to create a bright and airy atmosphere that allows the sun to pour in. Decorate your bedroom with plants and flowers to give you a sense of life. Summer indoors.