With the arrival of chilly winter days (and nights), now’s a good time to make some simple adjustments to our homes, for a warm and inviting feel. Winter's cold can be particularly unforgiving, especially as night falls, and no one enjoys the discomfort of climbing into a cold bed, especially after a long day's work – so let's start in bed!
In this article, we’ll provide some helpful tips on preparing your bed for winter, making it a haven of warmth and comfort for restful nights throughout the season.
Pure Cotton Bedding
The first step in creating your ideal warm bed is by layering it with natural bedding. Pure cotton sheets (and duvet cover and pillowcase, of course) are a superb choice thanks to their natural breathability to ensure a cosy and sweat-free sleep.
Pure cotton sateen is perhaps the better choice for colder nights thanks to its wonderfully supple softness and silky feel that’s heavier compared to percale weave. Alternatively, if you’re after a more casual appearance, pure linen (flax) bedding is also a fantastic choice thanks to its lightweight feel and natural breathability. Avoid synthetic materials, as they lack the natural breathability (and softness) necessary for maintaining a healthy sleep temperature.
Mattress Protector and Topper
An indispensable component in winter bed preparation, a mattress protector or topper can provide a layer of both added comfort and much needed warmth and airflow. The optimal material choice for these would be something natural - such wool or cotton - providing both mattress protection and an effective barrier of insulation and airflow against the cold.
A Snuggly Duvet
The pinnacle of dreamy, cosy comfort: the duvet. Your duvet is the most vital part to consider when preparing your bed for winter, and there’s no filling quite like the all-natural goose down. Being lightweight, fluffy, and breathable (make sure you opt for one with pure cotton casing), it’s the dream fill that’s sure to make for nights’ of sweet dreams without the heavyweight of synthetic alternatives. Alternatively, consider a natural-fibre quilt such as a silk- or wool-filled duvet.
A Wooly Blanket
Finally, why not dress to impress? To top it all off, layer up your winter bed with a throw of knitted blanket. Not only is it cosy and inviting, but it’s flexible - drape it on your bed, prop it over your sofa, snuggly under it on your favourite armchair .. the choices are endless. Of course, it’s not just pretty but warm and cosy too.
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Embrace Warm colours
One last point to highlight when dressing your bed during the winter months, is choosing the right colours. Opt for a range of warm tones that create the feeling of a cosy space that’s also able to counteract and complement the low temperatures outside. Colours such as earth, yellow or brown, will add to the inviting ambiance. As for the materials, flannel or wool should be your focus , as its combination with warm tones is ideal for a bedroom that feels like a cosy sanctuary.
Who doesn’t like getting into a warm and cosy bed on a cold night? It’s one of the most pleasant sensations of the long winter nights. Discover Cuddledown’s truly fine bed products, and avoid that cold chill in your bones — you’ll be nodding off into dreamland in no time!
