How to Beat Summer Heat in Top-Floor Apartments in Trivandrum

Posted onFeb 24, 2026

If you live in a top-floor apartment in Trivandrum, you must be enjoying the stunning views of the skyline of the capital city. The highest floor also means less noise and pollution, and more privacy. It’s also possible that you are worrying about the summer heat in apartments, as the season is soon approaching.

While it’s true that the summer can be stifling, it’s also true that you can easily mitigate its effects! You don’t even need to spend a great deal of money or put in a lot of effort. A little smart planning and creativity will get you there. 

In this article, we will discuss how you can keep your flat pleasant without running your A/C the whole day. Which means you can stop worrying about your spiking electricity bills and relax.

Give a Coat of Cooling Paint

The terrace absorbs the sun’s heat and sends it down to your flat in Trivandrum. This heat gain can be reduced to a good extent by applying a layer of summer cool coating. This paint reflects the sun’s heat, bringing the temperature indoors significantly. Nearly all major paint companies have their own brand of this coating, and it’s easily available.

Use Sun Control Glass

Change your window glass to solar control glass, and you can experience 70% less heat. Laminated glass can block harmful UV rays; this means you can enjoy better health, too. Solar control glass allows light to enter; tinted glass can block some light too, so you can prevent your paints and home linens from fading, and house plants from drying up.

Install Blackout Drapes

Install thick curtains in your windows if you don’t want to change the glass. This is a more economical option to regulate indoor temperature. Keeping them drawn throughout the day can help prevent heat gain and give you more privacy as well.

Facilitate Cross Ventilation

Today, builders in Kerala are conscientious about the placement of windows, balconies, and doors so that natural cross-ventilation can happen. This is very important as it ensures a steady flow of fresh air while expelling stagnant, stale air outside. What you need to do is leave the windows facing each other open to facilitate this exchange of fresh and stale air. You will find your apartment pleasant.

Ensure Energy Efficiency

Old appliances and equipment tend to generate more heat; this can make the indoors more unpleasant and uncomfortable. Additionally, they need more power to operate, too. Switch to LED lights, BLDC fans, and washing machines with a higher Energy Star rating. Refrigerators and air conditioners with inverter technology are preferable as they use less power. Set the A/C to an optimal temperature to prevent overwork.

Place Potted Plants

Plants are nature’s coolants and waste filters. They absorb heat, airborne toxins, pollutants, and harmful chemicals, purifying the air. By releasing moisture into the air, plants also help in regulating indoor temperature. Plants are soothing for the eyes, help to calm your mind, release tension, and promote healthy sleep. If you don’t have a green thumb, there are several low-maintenance plants available that will work just fine.

Install Exhaust Fans

Exhaust fans are great for regulating indoor temperature. They suck in the hot air and push it outside, which has the instant effect of cooling the air inside. Make sure your kitchen has an exhaust fan of the appropriate size, along with a chimney hood and ducting, so that the heat generated from cooking is pushed out. Similarly, exhaust fans in bathrooms remove stale air and foul odours.

Insulate Diligently

Insulation can help prevent heat gain and loss of cooled air. Fix all gaps in door and window frames with foam, duct tape, etc. Make false ceilings, install insulated wall panels of cork, glass, or foam, and you can further reduce the heat gain through the ceiling and walls. It will also prevent the air from escaping, ensuring more efficient functioning of the air conditioner.

Use Dehumidifiers

We experience humid summers, which leads to heavy sweating. This can make things worse. Place dehumidifiers in the living room and bedrooms to remove excess moisture from the air and ensure more pleasant interiors.

Conclusion

Top-floor apartments are certainly prestigious, and the views alone make them worth purchasing. While the heat can be a disadvantage in the summer months, you can ensure a pleasant indoor atmosphere with a few simple tricks.

Varma Homes has premium 2 and 3-BHK RERA-approved apartments with the latest amenities in prime residential areas in Trivandrum. Our top-floor flats are in high demand. Check them out today.