Keeping Your Home Warm In Winter
As temperatures plummet and snow sweeps across the UK it truly feels like Winter has arrived. Our team here at Clough's live in a variety of different homes - some old, some new; but we all know how difficult and expensive it can be to keep your home warm and comfortable during these chilly Winter months.
Try to use as much natural heat in the form of sunlight as possible. Window shades and curtains should be kept open during the day. Any sunlight will naturally heat up the room, which will help when you finally draw the curtains as the chilly night sets in.
The sun sets at around 4 pm at this time of year, so to make the most of the natural warmth by keeping your curtains open until around 3pm. Closing your curtains as soon as dusk falls will provide insulation and maximise your house's potential to retain that heat.
The sun sets at around 4 pm at this time of year, so to make the most of the natural warmth by keeping your curtains open until around 3pm. Closing your curtains as soon as dusk falls will provide insulation and maximise your house's potential to retain that heat.
Try and keep the space infront of your radiators clear. Avoid placing large furniture infront of your radiators and avoid closing long curtains whilst your heating is on, this will help stop the fabrics from trapping and absorbing the heat and instead allow your room to warm up.
Many homes have radiators placed under windows, our design team often help our clients select the best option for these spaces such as shutters, windowsill curtains or by layering blinds and full length curtains for the best of both solutions.
Many homes have radiators placed under windows, our design team often help our clients select the best option for these spaces such as shutters, windowsill curtains or by layering blinds and full length curtains for the best of both solutions.
Just like clothing, opting for heavier fabrics for curtains or blinds will help keep your home warmer for longer. We know from experience that clients who live in older homes with draughty windows often benefit from the natural insulation offered by thicker fabrics.
Opt for timeless wools or sumptuous velvets which not only serve as an insulating barrier but create a wonderfully cosy look in any space.
Opt for timeless wools or sumptuous velvets which not only serve as an insulating barrier but create a wonderfully cosy look in any space.
Draughts can easily work their way into your house via external doors. Key holes, letter boxes and glasswork all contribute to the loss of heat in your home.
A simple and cost effective solution is adding a door curtain to act as an insulating barrier. Our clients often tell us the difference adding a door curtain has made to keeping their homes warm in winter. Not only are they thermally efficient, they also help to create a layered and cosy look in a hallway or kitchen.
A simple and cost effective solution is adding a door curtain to act as an insulating barrier. Our clients often tell us the difference adding a door curtain has made to keeping their homes warm in winter. Not only are they thermally efficient, they also help to create a layered and cosy look in a hallway or kitchen.
Adding a lining to your curtains or blinds is one of the best decisions you can make in keeping your home warm in the winter months and is more cost effective than you may think. High-quality curtains can reduce heat loss in your home by up to 40%, particularly if they are lined.
Here at Clough's we have a variety of lining options including blackout and interlining which ensure cold draughts are kept out and your home stays cosy and warm.
Here at Clough's we have a variety of lining options including blackout and interlining which ensure cold draughts are kept out and your home stays cosy and warm.
Installing the right blinds can help with how to keep your house warm in winter, thanks to their brilliant insulating properties. They also have the added benefit of allowing sunlight into your room whilst keeping out cold draughts. Lined Roman Blinds, Shutters and Roller Blinds are best at minimising heat loss in the winter.
Blinds are a wonderfully simple, cost effective option for keeping your home warm. Here at Clough's we offer a vast range of colours, styles and accessories that help to elevate any space.
Blinds are a wonderfully simple, cost effective option for keeping your home warm. Here at Clough's we offer a vast range of colours, styles and accessories that help to elevate any space.
Layering curtains and blinds is one of our favourite ways of keeping our clients homes warm and cosy. The combination of curtains and blinds adds an additional insulating pocket to your room which dramatically reduces heat loss and improves insulation.
Not only does layering window treatments work wonderfully in keeping your home thermally efficient, it also elevates the look of any space.
Not only does layering window treatments work wonderfully in keeping your home thermally efficient, it also elevates the look of any space.
If you're interested in learning more about keeping your home warm in Winter and improving thermal efficiency, both in cooler and warmer months, book a free consultation with our design team.
Our team will provide expert advise tailored to your home to ensure your home is not only beautiful but functional all year round.
Our team will provide expert advise tailored to your home to ensure your home is not only beautiful but functional all year round.