Summer bed linen: From floral duvets sets to soft grey cushions

Shed heavy duvets and swap them for high quality thinner bed linen for sleep-filled nights

Printed sateen blue set, from £149, Lexington Company, www.lexingtoncompany.com

As summer approaches, and we are overcome with sudden heat waves, these much warmer nights call for lighter fabrics, fresher colours and uplifting design details. To keep unnecessary sleepless nights at bay, just make a few simple styling substitutions and your bedroom will be modernised and renewed instantly.

Firstly, choose superior quality bed linen, and not only because it will feel so good, but it will keep you cooler and you’ll appreciate the investment every time you rest your head in the summer months. Egyptian cotton is the best – and really is an investment- followed by pima cotton.

When it comes to colours, don’t dismiss grey in the bedroom. The neutral tone has been found to soothe the mind, making it the perfect colour scheme for your room, and allowing you to be stress-free and sleep easily. Pallets of pale pinks, lighter blues and soft greys give a calming feel.

“The bedroom is one of the most overlooked rooms when it comes to decorating, as we tend to concentrate on the public areas of the home, says Amanda Talbot, the author of Happy, a book dedicated to creating joyous living spaces through design.

“Choose sensual fabrics that feel good against the skin, generous tactile throws, soft wool blankets, covers and quilts.”

Floral cushion and duvet cover – Alexis kids quilt cover set, from £49, Sheridan, www.sheridanaustralia.co.uk

Pink sheets – Billy fitted and flat sheets, from £55, Sheridan, www.sheridanaustralia.co.uk

Fluffy cushion – Bligh cushion in heather, £69, Sheridan, www.sheridanaustralia.co.uk

Grey cushion – Cayla cushion, £59, Sheridan, www.sheridanaustralia.co.uk

Edey Toile double quilt cover, £159, Sheridan, www.sheridanaustralia.co.uk

Hedgehog sheet – Eliah fitted and flat sheet in platinum from £20, Sheridan, www.sheridanaustralia.co.uk

Knitted blue cushion – Haden midnight throw, £99, Sheridan, www.sheridanaustralia.co.uk

Coral cushions – Coral shams, £49 each, Lexington Company, www.lexingtoncompany.com

Turquoise cushion - East coast sham, £49, Lexington Company, www.lexingtoncompany.com

Printed sateen blue set, from £149, Lexington Company, www.lexingtoncompany.com