How to Warm Up your Home this Winter

Hmmm...can you feel that cold breeze?  Time to bring out those socks and sweaters 'coz it's the winter season once again. Growing up in a tropical country like the Philippines, there's really not much of a preparation in most homes during cold weathers. Air conditioners turn into heaters during winter in Middle Easter countries like the UAE. In western countries where there is snow on winter, there are loads of home preps that need to be considered.

But whichever part of the world you are in, the cold winter weather provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy a little more time within the home to relax, unwind, and cozy up. To ensure you feel snug as a bug during chilly temperatures, here are a few tips to warm up your home this winter.

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Invest in Designer Radiators
Add a touch of warmth and style to your property by installing designer radiators into rooms across the home. You can choose contemporary feature radiators that will complement a modern interior design, or opt for winter-warming towel radiators that can seamlessly blend into your decor. It’s the perfect way to warm up your home while taking your home style to the next level. Check out warmrooms.co.uk, they got the best radiator designs for your property.

Install a Programmable Thermostat
Of course, you will need to power your heating across the home, which is why you should install a programmable thermostat, which can increase efficiency while reducing your energy bills. Rather than manually changing your thermostat, you can programme your desired temperatures for different points in the day so that you can return to a warm home after a busy day at work.

Welcome Sunlight into Your Home
Avoid closing the blinds and curtains throughout the day to keep your rooms warm, as this can often have an opposite effect. Once the sun has risen in the sky, you should try to welcome as much of the free heat as you can into your home, even on those bitterly cold days. So, before you leave your home for the day, open your curtains to invite sunlight into your property. You should then close the curtains to retain the heat once the sun goes down.

Seal Cold Air Leaks
Does your property feel a little chillier than it should? If so, there could be air leaks across your home, which could be allowing cold air to enter and hot air to escape. Aim to find the leaks in your property and seal them with caulk. It’s an effective way to create a warmer home this winter.

Use Your Oven
There is nothing like a hearty dish to warm you up on a cold evening, right? You should, therefore, use your oven throughout winter. Not only will it allow you to enjoy a range of seasonal dishes, such as casseroles, but using your oven to bake, boil and roast can increase your home’s temperature. So, roast a delicious chicken when temperatures start to dip, and keep yourself feeling a little bit warmer.

Layer Your Flooring
Tiles and wooden flooring might look stylish, but you can guarantee they will be cold under your feet this winter, as uninsulated flooring can result in 10% heat loss. For this reason, you should add carpets and/or rugs into your interior design to create a cosy space, as they will trap heat inside your property.

Have you got any effective tips for warming a home this winter? Share your advice by posting a comment or story below.