How to Layer Your Summer Bed

Hot summer nights can disrupt your sleep and leave you feeling exhausted. The good news? With a few smart updates, you can turn your bedroom into a cool, stylish retreat that promotes restful sleep. Mastering the art of summer bed layering is key. Think breathable fabrics, lightweight textures and effortless style that keeps you comfortable all night long. We'll walk you through five essential elements to create a bed that feels fresh, airy and chic, while elevating your bedroom aesthetic. Transform your space into a cool, calming oasis with KOO.

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1. Start From The Base With A Cooling Mattress Topper
2. Lightweight And Breathable Sheets
3. Comfortable Quilts, Quilt Covers And Coverlets
4. Stylish And Practical Pillowcases
5. Summer Blankets And Throws For The Perfectly Finishing Touch

1. Start From The Base With A Cooling Mattress Topper

Enhance the breathability of your mattress with a cooling mattress topper. Crafted from innovative materials such as breathable fabrics with cooling gel-infused features, these cooling mattress toppers create a barrier against heat retention, keeping your bed refreshingly cool. Not only do they safeguard your mattress from spills and stains, but they also contribute to a more comfortable and restorative sleep experience during the sweltering summer months.

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2. Lightweight And Breathable Sheets

When learning how to layer a bed for summer, sheets help to form a barrier between your mattress and quilt. They also bring stylistic benefits that create an elegant bedding arrangement. Opt for calming seasonal hues such as soft white, sage, sand, sky blue or warm neutrals. Mix and match your sheets with your quilt covers to complement the styling of your bedroom - for instance, pair a soft green toned sheet set with a leafy botanical patterned quilt cover for an arrangement of bed linen that is complementary and cohesive.

Two important summer bed sheets to layer your bed with include fitted sheets and a flat top sheet. At KOO, you can find a selection of sheet sets, which typically includes a fitted sheet, a flat sheet and a pillowcase (or two, depending on the size of your bed), to ensure you have a cohesive selection of bed sheets.

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What Bed Sheets Are Best For Summer?

Finding the best cooling bed sheets for summer can make all the difference when layering your bed for the warmer months. Bed sheets are available in various materials and compositions to suit your needs. When shopping for summer bed sheets, you should first look at the lightweight materials that are comfortable to sleep with all year round.

Cotton Bed Sheets

Cotton is a naturally cooling material, making this fabric an ideal choice for summer bed sheets. Cotton bed linen is soft and breathable, helping to regulate your sleeping temperature. Discover a range of stylish cotton summer bed sheets at KOO and refresh your sleeping arrangement today.

Linen and Linen Blend Bed Sheets

Linen is a naturally breathable material, making linen bed sheets a great choice for warmer summer nights. With a lightweight composition, these bed sheets are comfortable to sleep in and offer a pleasant covering for those nights when a quilt cover may be too heavy.

Our KOO Washed Linen Flat Sheet is a great choice when it comes to summer bed sheets. Available in a range of colour options, this linen sheet offers a buttery smooth feel that gets softer with each use and is a comfortable bedding option all year round!

Find out more about our KOO Linen Bedding range by reading through our helpful styling article, and discover the cool and crisp properties of linen bed sheets.

Bamboo Cotton Sheets

Combining the best of both worlds, bamboo cotton blend sheets marry the softness of cotton with the natural benefits of bamboo fibres, resulting in a luxurious bedding option that excels in summer comfort.

The blend's composition allows for enhanced breathability and moisture-wicking properties, ensuring you stay cool and dry throughout the night. Bamboo fibres are known for their exceptional moisture absorption and ventilation, and work effortlessly with cotton's soft and breathable nature to create a sleep surface that promotes airflow and regulates temperature. Discover more about the countless benefits of bamboo bedding today.

3. Comfortable Quilts, Quilt Covers And Coverlets

When deciding on layering your bed for summer, one of the most important aspects is deciding on a quilt and its quilt cover or coverlet. These offer coverage during summer nights while also bringing style and aesthetic charm to your bedroom decor. Shopping for the right quilt cover or coverlet makes all the difference in getting a good night's sleep.

Comfortable Quilts

Breathable quilts can help make or break your sleeping experience. Cotton quilts or those with a breathable bamboo cover are particularly great for warmer nights as they allow air to pass through with ease, helping to regulate your body temperature for a comfortable night's sleep.

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Lightweight Quilt Covers

A quilt cover does more than protect your quilt - it's a simple way to refresh your bedroom style. For summer, swap out heavy fabrics for a breathable linen quilt cover. Linen is a natural choice for warm nights thanks to its airy weave and moisture-wicking properties, keeping you cool and comfortable while you sleep. Made from flax fibres, linen's open structure promotes airflow and helps heat escape, preventing that stuffy feeling common with traditional bedding. Its relaxed, effortless look adds a touch of understated luxury to your space, making it perfect for creating a light, breezy bedroom aesthetic. Embrace linen for a cooler, more comfortable sleep this summer.

In choosing your summer quilt cover, consider our KOO Linen Quilt Cover Set or our KOO Bamboo Cotton Quilt Cover Set for a breathable summer bedding option that provides the perfect cover for those warmer summer nights.

In terms of styling your bedroom for summer, pick quilt cover prints or colours inspired by summer. Think botanical motifs, soft stripes, washed neutrals or sun-washed colours that all work beautifully.

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Coverlets

For those who may run a little hotter in their sleep, they may find some relief in the lighter properties of a coverlet. Coverlets, also known as bedspreads, are designed with a lightweight filling stitched with a decorative cover, making them a low maintenance approach to refreshing your bedding. Ideal for warm nights when a quilt may be too much, coverlets pair well with other decorative bedding such as throws and cushions to update your bedroom decor with ease.

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4. Stylish, Practical Pillows, Pillowcases and Cushions

Pillows, pillowcases and cushions exude comfort and bring an effortless style to your bedroom. A plump arrangement of cushions promotes relaxation, transforming your bedroom into a calming oasis.

Pillows & Pillowcases

Pillows are more than just a comfort essential. They're key to creating a supportive and stylish bed setup, along with ensuring you have the best night's sleep. Start with your standard pillows for everyday comfort, then layer in two European pillows for added height and structure. This not only enhances head and neck support but also gives your bed a luxurious, designer look that feels effortlessly put together.

Every pillow needs a pillowcase to help maintain the quality of this bedding piece. Not only do pillowcases help to protect your pillow from sweat, makeup stains and other spills, they can also act as a cooling surface to rest your head upon. When it comes to pillowcases, the benefits of silk pillowcases are unmatched. Silk pillowcases boast exceptional breathability, allowing air to circulate freely and preventing heat buildup for a consistently cool sleeping experience. Moreover, their smooth texture minimises friction against your skin and hair, reducing the risk of sleep creases and tangles for a rejuvenating night's rest.

Consider updating your everyday pillows with neutral pillowcases. Neutral tones can seamlessly complement various decor styles, providing the perfect update to your bedding without having to replace your decorative style.

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Cushions

Cushions offer a more decorative approach to your summer bedding. They influence the styling of your bedroom and can transform your space into a refreshing summer sanctuary. Complement your arrangement of pillows with one or two decorative cushions in seasonal tones or subtle patterns and allow the styling of your bed linen to shine.

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5. Summer Blankets And Throws For The Perfectly Finishing Touch

Decorating your bed is also a great way to get your bedroom summer ready! Most people may shy away from using blankets and throws as they may think this technique is purely for adding warmth during those colder winter nights. However, blankets and throws are available in lightweight designs that elevate your bedroom styling, adding depth to your decor without causing overheating.

Blankets and throws can be used to add a pop of colour with crisp white bed linen contrasting against a warm terracotta, peach or sun-kissed coral tones of a blanket or throw.

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Blankets

While heavier than throws, blankets are a lighter covering option compared to quilts and quilt covers. They can make your bedroom feel cosy without adding too much additional heat during the hot summer nights. No matter your decor style, you'll be sure to find a blanket that will complement your space.

Throws

When experimenting with bed layering for the summer months, looking for a lightweight finishing touch can tie in your bedding arrangement with your decorative theme. A loosely draped throw at the end of the bed brings style and versatility without overwhelming your existing selection of bed linen. Lightweight throws are also great for an additional layer of warmth on those nights where there's a cool and refreshing summer breeze.

Transform Your Summer Sleep By Learning How To Layer A Bed For Summer

Don't sacrifice style for comfort this this summer with KOO's extensive bedding and bed linen range. Discover how to layer your bed for summer with our favourite summer bedding essentials and create a peaceful oasis that promotes rest and relaxation.

Wanting to get your home summer ready? Why not check out our helpful styling blog where you can find inspiring articles including, how to give your home a coastal makeover and 10 summer home decor ideas. Or shop our stunning bedroom and homewares range online and elevate your space today!