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Right now most of the UK is looking for ways to deal with the scorching summer months! Yet, the bathroom is one room in the home that can help you beat the heat with ease while promoting a cooler space to retreat to this time of the year. 
Cooling down a bathroom naturally, especially during warmer months, often involves a combination of ventilation, blocking sunlight, and managing humidity. 
Alongside some simple and natural ways to further cool down your bathroom without having to rely on air conditioners, here at The Bathroom Showroom we offer tips and tricks to help you beat the heat and create a comfortable oasis in your bathroom.

Quick & Easy Ways to Beat the Heat in the Bathroom This Summer

Maximise Bathroom Ventilation:
  • Open Windows Strategically: If your bathroom has windows, open them during cooler times of the day, such as early mornings and evenings, to let in fresh air and push out stale, warm air. Close them during the hottest parts of the day to prevent hot air from entering.
  • Use Your Extractor Fan: Your bathroom's extractor fan is designed to remove moisture and heat. Turn it on before you shower and leave it running for at least 15-20 minutes afterwards to effectively clear out steam and humidity, which contribute to a warm, stuffy feeling.
  • Keep the Door Open: When the bathroom is not in use, keep the door ajar. This promotes air circulation throughout the house and helps prevent heat and humidity from getting trapped in the bathroom, especially if there are no windows.
  • Create a Cross-Breeze: If you have windows in adjacent rooms, opening them along with the bathroom door and window (if applicable) can create a cross-breeze that helps circulate air more effectively.
Block Out Sunlight:
  • Use Blinds or Curtains: Direct sunlight can significantly heat up your bathroom. Install blinds, shutters, or curtains on windows to block out the sun's rays. Light-coloured or reflective blinds are particularly effective at reflecting heat away.
  • Consider Window Film: Temporary window films can be applied to block sunlight and reduce glare and UV exposure, helping to keep the room cooler.
Manage Humidity:
  • Run Your Extractor Fan (again!): As mentioned, the extractor fan is crucial for removing moisture. High humidity makes the air feel warmer than it is, so reducing humidity is key to feeling cooler.
  • Use a Dehumidifier: If you live in a humid climate or your bathroom is consistently damp, a dehumidifier can significantly reduce moisture in the air, making the room feel cooler and preventing mould growth.
  • Dry Towels Outside: Instead of drying wet towels inside the bathroom, which adds moisture to the air, hang them outdoors during the summer or in a well-ventilated area.
  • Take Cooler/Shorter Showers: Hot, long showers generate a lot of steam and heat. Opt for cooler, shorter showers to minimise heat and humidity buildup.
Other Natural Cooling Methods:
  • Add Plants for Natural Cooling / Strategic Plant Placement: Some plants, like aloe vera, spider plants, peace lilies, and ferns, can help absorb excess moisture and purify the air, contributing to a slightly cooler environment. Plants release water vapour through a process called transpiration, which can have a cooling effect on the air around them.
  • Promote Lighter-Colored Surfaces: If you're renovating or redecorating, choose light-coloured tiles and paint (especially white or pastel shades) for walls and surfaces. These colours reflect sunlight instead of absorbing it, keeping the bathroom cooler. Dark colours absorb heat, while light hues reflect it.
  • Turn Off Lights and Appliances: Incandescent light bulbs generate heat, so switch to energy-efficient LED bulbs, which run much cooler. Also, turn off appliances like heated towel rails when not in use.

Lower the Heat in Your Bathroom This Summer

Overall, cooling down your bathroom naturally this summer doesn't have to be a challenge. By incorporating these simple tips and tricks into your daily routine, you can create a comfortable and refreshing oasis in your home. Say goodbye to sweltering temperatures and hello to a cool and inviting bathroom that you'll love spending time in. 
For further bathroom ideas and bathroom inspiration, why not browse our Rest and Relaxation blog section? Or, book an appointment with The Bathroom Showroom. Experts in all things bathrooms, we can help turn your dream bathroom into a reality.