Stay warm this Winter without spending a fortune

Winter is pretty much here, and a lot of us has started using the heating already. I know I have! 
The world is frosting up, and the snow will soon be here...

Coming from Sweden with its cold winters, I’m used to houses with very thick insulation. English winters are milder, and therefore houses are only built with a thin layer of insulation. But on those really cold winter days, this means we have to put the heating on full blast, which can turn out to be really expensive.

The best way of heat securing your house is of course to invest in triple glazed windows and a better insulation (many houses don’t have insulation in the attic, so you might want to look into this as well), but that’s obviously very pricy. It’ll cost you a small fortune to install, but it’ll really benefit you in the long run.

Instead, here are a few tips on smaller things you can do to keep your house warmer during the colder months;

Carpets

As simple as it sounds –yes, carpets help keep your house warmer as it works as floor insulation. You may not notice a massive change in room temperature, but your feet will thank you!

Thermal curtains

If you haven’t got double glazed windows, then keep the heat in this winter by putting up some thermal curtains. These aren’t as ugly as they sound, but come in on trend colours as well. I've personally got some plum coloured ones in my bedroom (similar to the above image), and I believe they were bought from B&Q.

Energy blinds

Did you know that energy blinds improve insulation by up to 21%? Amazing, isn’t it!? The VELUX blinds with honeycomb structure really make your home more energy efficient, and are definitely worth investing in for a more eco-friendly living. You can check out their offering here.

Under door draft stoppers
Just as we don't want the heat to escape out, we don't want to let the cold in! A simple trick to avoid drafts is to add draft stoppers under the doors. Super simple, and really cheap!

Candles

Sounds simple, but did you know that candles don’t just add to that cosiness, but they can increase the room temperature by 1 degree an hour. A cheap and cosy way to stay warm! Why not head over to my Swedish "mothership" IKEA and pick up a multipack? ;)