How to transition your bedroom from spring to summer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The summer bedroom calls for a few changes, starting with the right linens to help you sleep comfortably and wake up refreshed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beyond bedding, Mack says, there are also a few surprisingly simple, inexpensive d\u00e9cor tweaks you can make to create that living-is-easy ambiance. \u201cJust don’t wait till temperatures are hovering at 90 degrees, or you won’t want to lift a finger,” she says. Use this list as your guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strip, clean, and store<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Even if you already performed a proper spring cleaning<\/a>, it may still have been too cool to put away your heavy quilt, thick curtains, and deep pile rugs. Now’s the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Launder large items like your comforter<\/a> in a commercial washer, then dry until fluffy; store in a plastic zipper bag with a vacuum seal if you’re short on space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Splurge on professional cleaning for area rugs or rent a shampooer from a home improvement store; enclose in rug storage bags vented for air circulation if you opt to put them away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to Jodi Ruggeri, owner of Designers Linen Source, a trade-only showroom in the Chicago Merchandise Mart, selecting the best summertime sheets<\/a> depends on a number of factors, including bedroom temperature and whether you’re a cool sleeper or tend to run hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Related: What you need to know before buying new sheets<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Stay cool for the summer with these sheets and coverlets from Saatva<\/p>\n \n Pamper yourself in deluxe comfort with our breathable percale sheets. They’re made from the world’s best long-staple cotton that gets softer and better with every wash.<\/p>\n\n\n \n \n Shop Now\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Sleep in effortless style with our deluxe linen sheets made with responsibly-sourced, all-natural European linen. Stays cool in the summer, warm in the winter, and gets softer with every wash.<\/p>\n\n\n \n \n Shop Now\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Enjoy the breathable coziness of this versatile lightweight knit blanket made with luxurious long-staple cotton.<\/p>\n\n\n \n \n Shop Now\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n Once you settle on sheets, top them with something to keep the chill away when you’re in bed and look neat when you’re not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A coverlet<\/a> made of matelass\u00e9\u2014a single-ply fabric, typically woven with a pattern\u2014is a great option. \u201cIt provides light, breathable comfort against air conditioning and looks pretty when the bed is made,” says interior designer Cynthia Espy, owner of Chicago’s Amenities Home Design<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An alternative is an airy, open-weave knit blanket in cotton<\/a> or, for an extra touch of luxury, cashmere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to color, there are plenty of summer vibe options. Think beach-worthy blues and greens, sherbet pastels like mint and peach, sunny brights such as orange and yellow, pale neutral sand shades, and the spectrum of good old reliable white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, even if your bedroom could use a paint job<\/a>, summer isn’t the time to do so. Without getting too technical about relative humidity and dew point numbers, suffice to say that paint doesn’t dry well in hot, humid conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Instead, add splashes of color through d\u00e9cor. In addition to bedding in summery hues, pop in new throw pillows, swap out dark wood picture and mirror frames, and add accents like vases. \u201cWhichever colors you introduce, repeat them in strategic places here and there for cohesiveness,” says Mack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And while you’re advised to put off a full-room paint job, how’s this for a fun summer project: Pick up an old piece of furniture at a flea market or yard sale\u2014a wicker chair, a stool you can repurpose as a bed table\u2014and spray paint it in a color that suits the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rather than blast the AC all night, you may prefer to run a window fan in the bedroom\u2014and enjoy lower utility bills as a bonus<\/a> (the devices use as much as 60% less energy than air conditioners). Many feature two fans side by side that can operate independently to pull air in from the outside while expelling hot indoor air. (Here’s what you need to know about the benefits and drawbacks of sleeping with a fan on<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n In terms of window dressing, swap out heavy curtains for Roman shades or lightweight linen, lace, or sheer side draperies. Consider blackout blinds or shades if you hope to outsmart summer’s early sunrises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rugs, crucial for winter comfort, can weigh a bedroom down now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIn the South, folks roll up their rugs in summer,” Espy points out. \u201cIf you want something soft underfoot, particularly at the bedside, switch out wool rugs for cotton or sisal; even a quality indoor-outdoor rug can look crisp and cool in the bedroom.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Going for a laidback look is one thing, but avoid overdoing the kind of coastal or nautical d\u00e9cor that would make your bedroom scream beach house reality show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes to a glass bowl on your bureau displaying seashells or a shapely piece of driftwood on a shelf. But ceramic fish, mermaid imagery, and anchors? Away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Related: How to feng shui your bedroom for better sleep<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bring the outdoors in with plants and flowers. Beyond their beauty, plants release water into the air (a process called transpiration<\/a>) to cool their leaves\u2014and their environment. Plants also improve air quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cJust keep in mind how much light your bedroom gets and how much maintenance you’re willing to put in,” Mack points out. Nothing’s sadder than waking up to parched plants and wilted blooms. Some of the best bedroom plants<\/a> include English ivy, peace lily, and Warneckei (also known as Dracaena).<\/p>\n\n\n\n To help cut flowers look beautiful longer, add equal parts of sugar and apple cider vinegar to the water in a vase, and replace the solution every day or so. If flowers feel too fussy, place one large, green elephant ear in a pitcher for a simply striking, lively look that lasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re feeling ambitious (and you have the space), consider relocating your bed to another spot in the room. Not only will you gain a different perspective, but you may also be able to take better advantage of summer breezes or the relief of a ceiling fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\nChange your sheets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Make a blanket statement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Call up cooler colors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Work your windows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Rethink your rugs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Don’t get hokey!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Let there be life<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Shift your sleep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n