Struggling with these hot, stuffy nights? reveals how to turn down the heat with soaring style

GABRIELLE FAGAN

The long, hot days of summer call for a light touch in the bedroom. When the temperature’s rising, an unfussy, uncluttered space can help you feel cooler, and even simple changes – like replacing heavy drapes with floaty fabrics like voiles, and using cotton or linen bedlinen – will all add to the relaxed vibe.

Choose from one of these three looks for a warm-weather bedroom makeover, and create the perfect chill-out zone... Above: Capri Roman blind in urban jungle (80x170cm), £59; Kinga cushion covers in leaf pattern, urban jungle and green, £13 each; Cotton cloud blanket in leaf green, £45; Modern Lines cream & black area rug, £47, Dekoria

“Even with the scorching temperatures outside, the right choice of textiles, accessories and plants will help create a relaxing and cool bedroom,” says Ali Szalinska, director, Dekoria (dekoria.co.uk).

“The concept of bringing the outside in, with greens, natural textures and lots of house plants, has stolen our hearts this season – for a very good reason! Natural colours have a calming effect on the mind and plants help oxygenate the air, which aids restful sleep.

“To make the most of this trend, remember to add succulents, fern, ivy and snake plants for their air-enhancing properties,” Ali adds.

“Don’t be afraid to mix real plants with faux ones to create your very own Chimney Vase (h30cm) currently reduced from £75 to £56.25, LSA International

Jangala velvet cushion, reduced from £29 to £16, Made.com

easy-to-maintain urban jungle, especially if you want to minimise watering, or would like green touches in dark areas, where real plants would struggle. “Adding large botanical prints is a fabulous way to make an instant style statement, and we’ve drawn inspiration from tropical beach palms for our bold cushions and blind. Ensure the rest of your accessories are in neutral shades like pale grey, and keep the space uncluttered so those statement pieces shine.”

■ TIP: The bedroom’s an ideal place to use neutral muted colours for decor and bed linen.

As with clothing, dark Esme Bedside Table in white ash, £129, Made.com colours absorb the heat and light colours reflect it, so

Hambledon opt for

stool, small, whites and

raw oak, £100, pale pastel

Garden Trading colours for bedding, in soft cotton or breathable linen.

The White Company’s desirable range includes the Camborne Bed Linen Collection, in a luxurious 400 thread count Egyptian cotton sateen in a soft oyster shade: Oxford pillowcases, from £30; Duvet cover, from £100, and flat sheet, from £60, The White Company. Camborne bed linen collection from The White Company