During the summer months, it’s easy to stay nice and cool all night long. Loose and airy bedding is what warmer seasons are all about. However, these bedding options don’t transition well into the winter season (although they can be used as layering pieces as you go into fall and winter), so it’s wise to transition into your winter bedding as the weather permits.
As the weather gets cooler, you start to put away the summer wardrobe and change into your fall and winter attire. You transition into the cooler weather so you can be more comfortable in your day-to-day activities. You can even switch your home’s HVAC system from cooling to heating.
As you transition from summer into winter, think not just of your wardrobe and your home but of the space you spend about a third of your time — your bed. If you’re lucky, you spend about 8 hours or more sleeping, so you may as well be warm and cozy. Here are just some of the ways you can change your bedding to accommodate the cooler seasons better.
Keeping Cozy With Comfortable Fibers
In the summer, light and breathable cotton fibers, and thin layers are what keep you comfortable. In the fall and winter, heavier, more heat-absorbing materials are what you’re after. Think wool and sherpa when it comes to comfortable bedding fibers. Just be careful when washing natural wool and other fibers that shrink. Follow all laundering suggestions on your thicker cold-season bedding and allow comforters and other bulky materials to dry completely before use.
Still, wondering what to buy for your winter bedding? Consider sateen (made from cotton) for your sheets as a beginning layer. Want something that is super soft and cozy? Thick velvet-topped comforters can leave you feeling enveloped in warmth all winter season long.
Stay Uplifted With Engaging Fall and Winter Colors
As the temperatures drop and the sun doesn’t bring the same warmth it used to, don’t let the cooler and darker seasons get you down. Your personal space should be filled with engaging and uplifting colors to keep the seasonal blues at bay.
Fall and winter colors are all about bold, earthy tones and winter hues, so incorporate these into your bedding choices. These colors include jade, eggplant, rich emerald, maroon, burnt orange, icy blue, pure white, and gray. Choose contrasting colors to really make your colder season bedding stand out so that when it’s gloomy, gray, and cold outside, you feel like it’s bright and welcoming in your bedroom. Don’t be afraid of patterns, either; consider patterned pillows and sheets like accent pieces against a solid background.
It’s All About The Texture
Forget about lightweight bedding that is sheer and airy — the fall and winter seasons are all about thick and textured blankets, sheets, and comforters that wrap you tight and give you the weighted warmth you need. Seek textures such as corduroy, satin, thick velvet, faux suede, sherpa, and fleece. Some bedding is available ribbed or thick and fluffy, while others have machine-created textures such as floral prints and chevron for a modern touch. Just make sure the textures you choose are breathable for moisture-wicking comfort.
Don’t forget about textured pillow neck rests — these textures help envelop you in warmth and keep you feeling soft and cozy even on the coolest nights. As a bonus, you won’t be tempted to turn your heat up during the night when you have super warm and textured bedding to keep you comfortable!
Keep it Healthy All Season Long
Did you know that the bedding you choose for your winter rest can help keep you from lingering viruses like the common cold or flu? The fabrics you choose for your bedding can either help house these viruses, so they live longer or actively keep them at bay by making the environment too dry for viruses to thrive. If your bedding is moisture-wicking in design, then it’s less likely to harbor mold and viruses, allowing you to have a more restful, healthier sleep.
Stick to organic cotton and other moisture-wicking fabrics in your bedding materials during the heaviest part of cold and flu season, and wash your bedding often if you do have a cold or other seasonal virus. Hypoallergenic materials, such as bamboo, can also help keep airways open and make for cozier rest even as the winter season tries to get you down. This can come in especially helpful during the winter season.
Layering Bedding for a Restful Sleep
Layering your bedding for optimum sleep quality is key to sleeping through the coldest nights. A fitted flannel or fleece sheet puts a warm layer between you and your cold mattress. A thinner, lightweight blanket for comfort can be layered underneath a larger, bulkier comforter to trap in body heat and ease you into a natural, relaxing sleep.
Don’t forget a wedge pillow with ample neck support — in the event, you have a cold or have airway issues in cooler temperatures, you’ll be able to keep airways open so you can have a more restful sleep throughout the night with your neck and head propped up properly.
Note: If you have trouble sleeping in general, a weighted blanket can give you the sensory input you need to fall into a longer-lasting, more comfortable rest, especially after having a sleep-inducing cup of chamomile tea.
Prepping for Summer to Fall
As the temperatures slowly drop, transitioning into fall and winter bedding from your summer bedroom necessities doesn’t have to be difficult. Start by changing out a single blanket from a lighter summer material to a thicker or more durable option. Then, as the conditions change and get colder, add more layering blankets to your bedding to keep your bed fluffy and cozy. As a home decor tip, you don’t have to transition entirely from your summery bedding to your winter bedroom sets until you’re ready.
As soon as the weather starts to change and the trees start glowing with bright oranges, yellows, and reds, it’s time to start giving your bedding special consideration. The goal is to be comfortable, warm, and healthy all winter long. A restful sleep leads to better physical and mental health, which is important any time of year, but especially during the winter months to keep the winter blues at bay. Explore several bedding options for winter sleep if you haven’t prepared for winter readiness.
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