Sleep Well This Summer

Summer is approaching and we all know how it can be a struggle to sleep in the heat. But, don’t fret, we’ve got some top tips on how to get some good, sound sleep in this week’s blog.

Did you know, for example, that it’s the smaller temperature gradient – or the difference between your core body temperature and the room temperature – that triggers a sleepless night in the Summer?

And So To Bed

Regardless of the summer months, your sleep can be seriously affected by your bed. So, the first thing we suggest is checking your mattress. Here at The Pantiles, we recommend popping into And So To Bed for a consultation.

Their sleep consultants make sure your mattress is 100% correctly designed for your personal body shape and size. This includes the option of a mattress variation on each side of the bed, personalising the comfort for you and your sleeping partner. You can easily book a consultation.

Summer Linen

So, now that you’ve ensured your mattress is perfect, the next step is to select your summer linen. Linen is the perfect choice for bedding in the summer, for a deliciously cool sleep time. It’s best for keeping you cool due to its breathable fabric and is also more absorbent.

Or if you wish to stick with cotton, we love this set from the And So to Bed Venice range. The Venice luxury bed linen is an exquisitely soft 300 thread count cotton sateen with a satin weave, giving it a subtle sheen and lustrous finish.

Or there’s the Palazzo luxury bed linen range, that has a superbly crisp and cool 400 thread count percale in classic white and vanilla, with an elegant finish of three rows of self-coloured satin stitch embroidered cording. A timeless classic!

The Futon Company

If you fancy, why not invest in a new bed such as this one from The Futon Company. Established in 1980, The Futon Company became the world’s largest producers of futons by 1995. They now have 21 stores throughout the UK, including one in The Pantiles.

They are the only company in the UK that offers a vast range of sofa beds, offering robust yet elegant designs with options to upgrade futon mattresses.

Top Tips for Summer Sleep

1. Swap over to a lighter tog duvet for a cooler night’s sleep. Look for one between 4.5 to 7.5 tog for an optimal cool night’s sleep.
2. During the daytime, use blinds to keep out sunlight out of your bedroom and keep the windows closed if the temperature outside is much hotter than inside. At night time, if the temperature is less outside than inside, open your windows.
3. Take a hot bath! This may seem counterintuitive, but upon getting out, if your skin temperature is hotter than the room, you’ll experience a drop in body temperature as heat transfers out, which will help you sleep.
4. Have a glass of iced water by the bed to drink if and when needed.

Sleep is such a critical thing for your physical and mental health – so be sure to do it right with the help of The Pantiles’ retailers and our top tips!