The temperatures have definitely dropped this week, and we’re almost heading towards the end of November, and that always brings even colder weather. I love it when the temperatures drop, as I’m all about the candles, hot chocolates and getting cosy under a blanket whilst watching TV or Netflix, but I wanted to share some tips on how to make your home cosy for winter, so you’re ready for winter.
How To Make Your Home Cosy For Winter
If you really struggle in the winter months, and find that you’re always cold, a portable heater would be a really solid investment. They’re not even expensive, and I have a halogen portable heater myself, which you can plug in anywhere in your house, and it’s very effective at warming the whole room without you having to sit directly in front of the heater.
Halogen heaters are known for having a low power rating, meaning they’re cheap to run too, which is definitely another reason why they’re such a great investment.
One of the best investments you can make in your home, is your windows. They not only can transform the appearance of your house, but they can have other benefits such as improving your natural light, noise reduction, and some high-tech windows even offer UV protection for walls, fabric and furnishings.
Another benefit of having quality windows is for security, as they’ll help keep your home protected. You could look into toughened glass suppliers in the UK for extra peace of mind, and that alone makes the investment worthwhile.
Another tip on how to make your home cosy for winter, is all about the rugs. Rugs can really help to make a room feel more cosy, and also help your room look more homely.
There’s nothing worse than waking up in the morning and putting your bare feet onto a cold floor, so a nice fluffy rug will add warmth to the room, as well as looking good too.
Something I saw on Pinterest for helping to make your home more cosy, is by sealing any drafty doors or windows you may have. You could use something super affordable like a draft excluder along the bottoms of your doors, or use something a little more permanent like weatherstripping.
Hopefully you found these tips on how to make your home cosy for winter helpful, and you give them a try!
Hi! My name is Gemma, and welcome to Miss Makeup Magpie, a UK based lifestyle blog sharing varied content to cover all genres.
