The Sleephoria guide to better nights

Practical notes on bedding, comfort and what actually helps you sleep, one change at a time.

Bedding

White sheets and two white pillows on a gray upholstered bed, between wooden nightstands with lamps and plants.

What actually keeps a bed cool for hot sleepers...

The short answer: A cooler night starts with the whole bed, not a single fabric label. Choose sheets that feel comfortable against your skin, keep the layers around them light enough for your room, and change one thing at a time.

What actually keeps a bed cool for hot sleepers...

The short answer: A cooler night starts with the whole bed, not a single fabric label. Choose sheets that feel comfortable against your skin, keep the layers around them light enough for your room, and change one thing at a time.

Two pale gray pillows stacked on a bed beside a curtained window and a glass of water.

Best Pillowcase for a Cooling Pillow

The short answer: A cooling pillow usually still needs a pillowcase, unless its maker says the outer cover is intended for direct use. Choose the case for fit, feel, and care, and avoid adding unnecessary layers between your cheek and the surface you enjoy.

Best Pillowcase for a Cooling Pillow

The short answer: A cooling pillow usually still needs a pillowcase, unless its maker says the outer cover is intended for direct use. Choose the case for fit, feel, and care, and avoid adding unnecessary layers between your cheek and the surface you enjoy.

White comforter on a bed with a folded mauve throw, matching bedside lamps and plants in a bright bedroom.

Comforters for Hot Sleepers: How to Choose

The short answer: If you like feeling tucked in but keep pushing the covers away, start with fewer optional layers and a top cover suited to your room. Separate the weight you enjoy from the warmth you need, and leave room to adjust your own side of the bed.

Comforters for Hot Sleepers: How to Choose

The short answer: If you like feeling tucked in but keep pushing the covers away, start with fewer optional layers and a top cover suited to your room. Separate the weight you enjoy from the warmth you need, and leave room to adjust your own side of the bed.