7 Things Making Your Bedroom Feel Hotter at Night — And Most People Don't Realize They've Made These Mistakes

A bedroom with cream walls, a potted tree, a blue footstool, and a bed in sand-colored bedding beside a side table with a table lamp.

In the middle of our hottest summer yet, and possibly our coolest summer for the foreseeable, I can deal with most of the rooms in my home feeling warm. However, the one non-negotiable living space that I'll put all my cooling resources toward is my bedroom.

And as a hot sleeper, I've learned that there are some things you might unknowingly host in your bedroom that are only making the space hotter. Think heavy bedding, memory foam mattresses, electronics, dark decor, synthetic sleepwear, clutter, and, of course, poor ventilation.