Sleeping in hot weather, opening all windows is not always the wisest choice

Although our home may not be equipped with air conditioning, there are many simple ways to help you keep your bedroom cool and get a better sleep during the warmer months

“If your windows face south, it’s best to close curtains or blinds, or place windows at night vents to let some air in

Jonathan Warren, Time4Sleep's bedding expert, emphasized how important it is to choose the right mattress, and what to consider if you have trouble sleeping in the summer

"Other options to consider are a new generation of elite gel memory foam mattresses that include smart temperature regulation technology to help you stay cool in summer and warm in winter

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"These mattresses include a temperature-regulating cooling gel, which can be adjusted according to your body temperature to ensure that you are not too hot or too cold at night, allowing you to have a truly happy night

Must change your sheets

It's finally time to replace our winter sheets with summer alternatives (those sheets of natural materials)

Lucy Ackroyd, head of design at Christy England, explained: “Cotton bed sheets have sensory benefits and are naturally breathable.

"Not only that, high-count fabrics are smoother and more comfortable to the skin, and you are less likely to be entangled or restrained by rough fabrics, especially on pajamas

"Try Percale instead of cotton satin sheets because they have a looser weave and are therefore more breathable

"While making sure you have suitable sheets for summer, you should also make sure you have the right duvet

Limit the amount of light entering your home

Blinds and shutters are not only used for shading, they can also be used to effectively control the temperature in the home, which is especially useful in the bedroom

Jason Peterkin, director of blinds brand 247 Blinds, said: “First, consider some factors, such as which direction your windows face

“Generally speaking, wooden shutters and plant shutters are very useful for reducing indoor temperature because they allow you to adjust the amount of light filtering into the room by changing the size of the gap between the slats

"Wood can also act as a natural heat conductor, helping to maintain warm air in summer

"If you want to completely block the sun, choose blackout blinds