How to Dress Your Bed in Summer Bedding

If you haven't switched your bedding for summer yet, our expert tips are just in time. Discover the best summer bedding options curated by our editorial team and sleep comfortably all season long.

The quality of sleep is often compromised when it is too hot, yet there are a handful of options for adjusting your sleeping environment through the night. Investing in luxury bedding is one of them, but there is more to know on how to improve your sleep.

In this article, we disclose the best summer bedding and offer accurate and straightforward information to understand better what to look for in bed sheets. Read on to find out how to stay cool and get through hot summer nights.

Room Temperature

Karessa Duvet Cover.

Temperature regulation is vital for a good night's sleep, no matter if you live in a warm humid climate or a temperate climate. Everything from the weather to your nightwear to your bedding will affect the temperature of your sleep environment. 

While sometimes it is not easy to get the room temperature right, sleep experts agree that one of the ways to sleep better is to keep your room cool. According to experts, an ideal bedroom temperature should be around 18-21°C (65 – 70F).

On a hot day, close up the room early in the day and keep it cool and dark to minimize any night-time discomfort. Keeping the sunlight out by using blinds or blackout curtains can help regulate temperature.

Fabric Choice

St. Pierre Down Blankets.

Similarly, ensure your blankets and sheets are suited for the season. Cooling sheets made from breathable materials are essential to creating the ideal sleep environment. The best bed sheets for summer can notably improve the airflow in your bed.

Also, don't overdress your bed. Depending on the weather, consider switching out your duvet - a down-filled duvet may be best during warmer months. Pick breathable and moisture-wicking fabrics, that is, avoid fabrics like polyester or nylon.

Selecting the right fibres will help you stay cool at night, even in a heatwave. Natural fibres are generally more breathable at night. Sheets made from bamboo, linen, and cotton with a percale weave are known for being lightweight and airy.

Cooling sheets are able to offer a better-quality night’s sleep as they regulate the body's core temperature giving you a better night sleep.

1. Bamboo Bedding

St. Pierre Lisboa Bamboo 350TC Sheet Set.

What stands out?

• Temperature-regulating fabric
• Keeps you cool all night long
• Naturally cooling bedding

Are bamboo sheets cool? No doubt about that! Bamboo is naturally thermoregulatory, making it worth the investment year-round. Not only do they help you keep cool when you need it, but bamboo bedding sheets also keep you warm in the winter.

Best known for its natural temperature-regulating and moisture-wicking properties, it’s hypoallergenic and gentle on sensitive skin as well. Bamboo cooling sheets are a great choice since bamboo is also a renewable resource and grows incredibly fast with minimal water when compared to other plants.

Luxuriously soft with a cool feel and lightweight construction, this fabric excels in durability. An absolute dream for hot sleepers.

Material: 100% Organic Bamboo Fiber | Size Range Available: Queen - King | What's included: 1 fitted sheet, 1 flat sheet, and 2 pillowcases | Shop now

2. Linen Bedding

Amalia Home Collection Coracao Duvet Cover Set.

What stands out?

• Temperature-regulating fabric
• Hypoallergenic
• Extremely breathable and absorbent
• Antiperspirant bedding
• Can be used year-round

Linen bedding has grown increasingly popular over the past few years thanks to its temperature-regulating properties, as well as the effortlessly relaxed and elegant look it exudes.

These natural fibers are a natural insulator and also highly durable. Linen sheets are breathable, wick away moisture better than synthetic alternatives, and even get softer with each wash.

If you are searching for unique summer bedding sets that feel light on the skin, then linen provides supreme luxury sleep. High-quality flax linen is naturally hypoallergenic and anti-bacterial.

Material: 100% European Flax | Size Range Available: Queen - King | What's included: 1 duvet cover and 2 shams | Shop now

3. Percale Bedding

St. Pierre Cotton-Percale Luxurious European Sheet Set.

What stands out?

• Allows airflow during the night
• Breathable and absorbent
• Easy to care for
• Can be used year-round

We’ll finish with the classic. Percale bed sheets are one of the best bedding you can get. Cotton bed sheets are timeless, as they are quite versatile and come in many different forms, namely cotton percale.

Along with multiple bedtime benefits, the naturally breathable fibres of our premium-quality cotton bedding provides fresh, crisp, and comfortable on summer nights. 

Material: 100% Cotton | Weave: Percale | Size Range Available: Twin - King | What's included: 1 fitted sheet, 1 flat sheet, and 2 pillowcases | Shop now

Better nights are on the horizon. Cooling fabrics will most certainly keep your bedroom cool and, as a result, keep you comfortable even in the warmest season.

When it comes to choosing between bamboo, linen, and cotton sheets, the decision ultimately comes down to personal preferences and priorities. Say goodbye to sweaty nights! Shop the Summer Collection here.