As freezing temperatures make it harder to stay warm without cranking up the heating, there are a few design tricks that can help create a cosier pad and keep energy bills down. Here are three tips to stay toasty for less:
1. Rearrange your furniture
By reorganising your furniture, you can make the most of heat sources in your home. Avoid placing sofas, beds, or other large items directly in front of radiators, as they can absorb warmth and prevent it from circulating around the room. Instead, leave at least a foot of space between furniture and radiators. Additionally, moving your bed away from colder external walls and closer to internal walls can help you stay warmer at night when the heating is off.
2. Get rugged
Rugs not only provide extra insulation but also add character to a room. If you have hard flooring, investing in shaggy rugs can significantly improve heat retention. You can find affordable shaggy rugs starting from £16.95 at kukoonrugs.com, and if you sign up for their mailing list, you'll get ten per cent off your first order. For those with floorboards, filling gaps with DraughtEx (available for £29.20 on Amazon) can help save up to £40 on energy bills for a single room.
3. Clever curtains
Windows are responsible for a significant amount of heat loss, even if they're double-glazed. To keep warmth in, make sure to close curtains or blinds when it turns dark. The thicker the curtains, the better they will be at insulating. For added warmth, consider adding thermal lining, which starts from £10 at Dunelm. Curtains can also make a difference over a draughty front door, and using a letterbox insulator (available for around £7 at Screwfix) can help stop draughts.
By implementing these design tricks, you can make your home warmer and more energy-efficient, saving money on heating bills while staying cosy during the colder months.
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