By Antonia Day Interiors 02.05.2024

8 Simple Hacks That Will Instantly Cool Down Your Bedroom Without Air Conditioning

Beat the heat with these useful home cooling hacks.

Having air conditioning in summer is somewhat of a luxury – especially if you’re lucky enough to have one in your bedroom.

But for most of us, hot summer nights are braved with nothing but the balmy air coming through our windows and the heat of our skin radiating off our bodies and into our beds.

For those entering the warmer months without the luxury of crisp air conditioned air, here are eight simple hacks that will instantly cool down your bedroom so you can get a restful night’s sleep.

1. Turn off the lights

They may be small, but the glow emitted by our lights and lamps plays a big role in the overall temperature of our rooms. Try to keep as few lights on as possible to keep the temperature down in your bedroom. If you like, replace your bedside light bulbs with ones with a lower wattage so you don’t feel any extra heat from having them turned on.

2. Revise your bedding

When it comes to keeping cool at night in the summer, one of the most important things we can do is change up what we’re sleeping on. 100% French flax linen is moisture wicking and breathable, which will allow fresh air to pass through it, and absorb moisture that may be released from your body while you are sleeping. You can also keep cool by replacing your duvet insert with a lighter one for the warmer months.

3. Get airflow under your bed

Bed frames can play a big role in how hot and cold we feel while we sleep. Making sure your bed frame has adequate ventilation underneath the mattress will allow for air to pass through and make sure no unwanted moisture is trapped within your mattress. If you use under your bed as storage, reconsider moving those items elsewhere so air can flow underneath it.

4. Invest in a fan

It goes without saying, fans are the hottest bedroom accessory for the summer, but did you know you can upgrade these air-movers by placing a bowl of ice either in front or behind them? This simple but effective hack will turn your fan air into an ice cold breeze and have you saying "who needs AC anyway?"

5. Close the blinds

Close to 30% of unwanted heat comes from windows, so keeping curtains and blinds closed when the sun is at its hottest will significantly lower the temperature of your bedroom. If you’re in the market for new blinds or curtains, look for ones with thermal regulating properties to make the most of this easy room-cooling hack.

6. Ditch the duvet

If you find your duvet is too warm to sleep with during summer, consider swapping to a quilt for the steamier months. Perfectly light and luxuriously soft, our Quilts feature an ultra-soft linen shell and breathable bamboo fill, making them the perfect duvet alternative for the summer.

7. Let the night air in

During summer, the temperature often drops significantly once the sun goes down. As soon as this happens, crack all of your windows and let that balmy evening air in. The night breeze will pass through your room and push out any stuffy air trapped in there from the day that was.

8. Wear linen to bed

What you choose to wear to bed is just as important as what you decide to put on top of it, so opting for 100% French flax linen sleepwear is the perfect choice if you want a cool and comfortable night’s sleep. Discover our Sleepwear range to find the perfect summer sleeping fit.