Wayfair’s Resident Style Advisor, Nadia McCowan Hill’s top tips on keeping cool this heatwave

 

Draw the curtains: 
Having a good night's sleep on a heatwave can become one of the biggest challenges, but investing in stylish black-out blinds can be a lifesaver to keep rooms cooler. Keep blackout blinds and curtains shut to reduce warm sunlight and keep your home cool. Not only a practical multi-use purchase but a dual style statement in any room, coming in a variety of colours and patterns. Perfect for both summer, as well as an energy-efficient purchase for winter months.

Freezing bedding hack: 
Popping a slimline fan next to your bed is an instant bedtime cool down. A practical yet unoffensive appearing item that will save you on these hot and stuffy nights! Another fuss-free option is to sleep on a cooling pet mat. Ideal for ensuring little ones are less hot and bothered and sleep through the night. 
Don’t lose your cool:
​Staying hydrated and cool is essential in the summer heat. Keep your drinks ice cold with these reusable ice cubes, perfect for cooling down with a non-watery iced coffee! Why not try making some ice lollies in moulds, a healthy alternative to industrial ice lollies, a refreshing treat for adults and children.
 

Summer drinks bar:
There is no better excuse than a heatwave to enjoy cold drinks with loved ones in the garden. Style up this on sale outdoor drinks trolley, with disco ball glasses to keep drinks icey cold.Try filing a drinks dispenser with lemon, cucumber and ice, paired with cleverly frozen pint glasses make a thirst quenching yet stylish hydration station for everyone to enjoy!

Cooler than cool spot:  

Create the perfect shady and stylish oasis with garden parasols. Pair this with a seating set and a couple of sun loungers  to create a cool spot for a sun-proof outdoor area  or weave in a comfortable chair for an ideal WFH set up where you’ll almost feel like you're on the Amalfi coast!

Cool off in the paddling pool:

Purchasing a paddling pool is a cost-effective fun way for all the family to take a dip and cool down during the sizzling heat. Don’t forget the furry friends who also struggle in this weather, , with savings on pet paddling pools, try a unique shady outdoor pet bed to keep the fluffy members of the family cool on sunny days.

 
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