The best Dunelm buys for hot weather – cooling bedding, garden furniture and affordable BBQs

We can practically feel the fan through the screen… sort of. (Picture: Metro/Dunelm/Getty) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more With temperatures set to climb to 28 degrees this weekend, you’re probably, like us, excitedly planning your pub visits, park picnics and sunbathing in style.  The group chat is buzzing, the prosecco is already in the fridge, and someone has probably already pitched the idea of a BBQ.  But we’d be remiss to leave out how tricky hot weather can be in the UK, which is notoriously ill-equipped at keeping cool. There’s little air-con for relief, and the stifling mugginess can drive you crazy.  Fortunately, our favourite affordable homewares destination, Dunelm, has curated a new collection of products to keep you comfortable, whether you’re planning a garden BBQ, hosting cocktails or trying to get a good night’s sleep.  We’re talking cooling bedding, summer duvets, budget-friendly BBQs and practical (and stylish) patio furniture. These standout pieces won’t break the bank either, with Dunelm’s reliably low prices.  Consider this your definitive guide to a cooler, more comfortable summer. Everything we’re shopping in Dunelm’s heatwave-ready range Rotterdam Herringbone Blackout Eyelet Curtains Blackout curtains are a game-changer for summer sleep, blocking out the sunshine before it can interrupt your beauty sleep. For a bargain price, they look much more expensive and are a great neutral colour that can complement any headboard, bedding or bedside furniture. You can also find them in a light pink, sage green or grey. Buy Now for £60 Fogarty Cool Duvet 4.5 Tog Summer Duvet For just £15 for a double, this lightweight summer duvet is one of the best-value buys at Dunelm right now, and could make the biggest difference to your sleep quality. Specifically designed for warmer nights, the 4.5 tog means you stay covered without overheating, so no more kicking the covers off at 3am. Buy Now for £15 Fogarty Temperature Balance Cotton TENCEL™ Standard Pillowcase Pair Nobody likes a warm pillow and these Tencel cotton pillowcases ensure you don’t have to. Tencel is known for its cooling and moisture-wicking properties, which draw heat away from your body, so they’ll remain soft and refreshing all night long. For a tenner, you can’t go wrong. Buy Now for £10 Dorma Natural 2000 Pocket Sprung Wool Mattress Hot, restless nights are a surefire way to ruin your day, and if you’re on the hunt for a bigger investment ahead of summer, this wool mattress is worth a look. Wool works well to regulate temperature, and combined with 2,000 pocket springs, it’s comfortable and cooling all at once Buy Now from £409 16" Copper Pedestal Fan An obvious choice, but if you don’t have the budget to spend hundreds on a Dyson fan, this £60 one will do the job. It’s stylish and functional, with a retro aesthetic, but a 16inch blade that will spread a much-needed breeze around any room, with multiple speed settings and a height-adjustable stand. Buy Now for £60 Churchgate 60cm Metal Bistro Set You don’t need to spend thousands on outdoor furniture to entertain guests in the sunshine, and this chic bistro set proves it. For £79 for the full set, it’s timeless, easy to clean, and suitable for balconies, small patios, or larger gardens. Buy Now for £79 17in Kettle BBQ Another budget-friendly option is this BBQ, which comes in at under £30. It’s compact enough for smaller outdoor spaces, straightforward to assemble and easy to use, with a kettle design that will retain heat and vents to give you control over the temperature for perfectly cooked meats. Buy Now for £29 2.7m Macramé Parasol This pretty macramé canopy brings a festival-inspired look to your outdoors, especially if you want a bit of relief from the sun. It’s colourful enough to jazz up even the plainest of spaces, but not so maximalist that it will clash with the rest of your garden. Buy Now for £79 Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below Arrow MORE: The UK heatwave is coming – 8 cooling essentials to buy before the weekend Arrow MORE: Struggling in the heat? This Meaco air conditioner is £380 and costs pennies to run Arrow MORE: This bestselling setting spray keeps makeup on for 16 hours – and TikTok is obsessed Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source

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