The secret to better sleep this week, in five simple switches

If you are ready to sleep better as the UK slides into chilly, blustery nights, start here at the Laud Sleep website then use these five seasonal secrets to fine-tune your routine.

1) Aim for the autumn “sweet spot” temperature

Late October homes run the heating in the evening, then cool off after midnight. Your body sleeps best when the bedroom sits around 16–18°C, with breathable bedding that lets heat and humidity escape so you do not wake clammy.
Quick fix: crack a window for ten minutes before lights out, keep radiators low in the bedroom, choose natural fibres next to skin.
Shop the look: lightweight cotton or linen sheets, plus mulberry silk or bamboo silk pillowcases for a cool, smooth surface.

2) Pick a mid-weight duvet, or layer for control

This is shoulder season, too warm for a deep winter quilt, too cool for a summer one. A mid-weight feather and down duvet gives you warmth without stuffiness. If your room swings hot and cold, layer a lighter duvet with a throw you can peel off at 3 a.m.
Shop the look: our feather and down duvets in versatile tog ratings.

3) Outsmart autumn light after the clock change

The switch back to GMT makes evenings darker and mornings a touch brighter. Help your body clock by keeping lights warm and low in the last hour, then block stray streetlight once you are in bed.
Do this tonight: swap bright overheads for a lamp, set phones to night mode, use an eye cover if blackout curtains are not perfect.
Shop the look: a mulberry silk eye mask for full darkness and a soft, skin-friendly feel.

4) Upgrade pillow support to ease neck niggles and stuffy noses

Cool, damp air can make side sleepers feel bunged up. A supportive pillow that keeps your neck neutral helps you breathe better and settle faster. Keep pillow protectors fresh, and air bedding by the window on dry days to reduce allergens.
Try this: if you wake with a tight neck, your pillow is likely too low or too soft. If you wake with a sore jaw, it may be too high.
Shop the look: our most supportive pillow options, plus pillow protectors and silk pillowcases.

5) Create a cosy, consistent wind-down you will actually keep

Shorter days invite late scrolling and “just one more episode”. Bring bedtime forward by 15–30 minutes, keep caffeine before early afternoon, take a warm shower, then step into a cool bedroom. Pair it with a tiny ritual you enjoy, so it sticks.
Ideas to test: a two-minute tidy, a paperback chapter, a stretch on the floor, or writing tomorrow’s top three tasks.

Your seasonal sleep checklist

• Keep the bedroom near 16–18°C

• Mid-weight feather and down duvet, or layer light plus throw

• Block light at night with a mulberry silk eye mask

• Choose breathable cotton, linen, bamboo silk, or mulberry silk next to skin

• Match pillow height to your sleep position, refresh protectors regularly

Ready to put this into practice? Explore the autumn favourites at Laud Sleep and build your own cool, cosy setup.