How to stay cool in bed, according to experts – 6 bedding essentials if you're struggling to sleep in the summer heat

A bedroom with bare plaster walls and navy blue shutters on the windows with a bed dressed in white bedlinen.

If you're wondering how to stay cool in bed this summer, then you're not alone.

Whether you're searching for the best mattress for a cooler night's sleep, a cooling mattress topper, or a more breathable duvet, many of us are on the hunt for ways to decrease our night-time temperature in order to avoid hot and sticky 3am wake-ups.