Here’s a little help on how to keep your house warm through winter

24 Sept

Written By Claire Horn

Lets get Cosy!

With each year that passes, weather conditions appear to be getting more and more severe. From flash floods to extreme cold, ice and snow, winter is often the worst season of all, so it's essential that you can take some time to suitably adapt your home so that it can withstand all that mother nature has to throw at you. Fortunately, keeping your home (and its contents) warm and safe throughout the harsh winter weather doesn't have to be as difficult as you might expect, as there are in fact just a few key tips and tricks that you can make the most of to stay toasty and safe in no time at all. So, if you're interested in finding out more, then simply read on!

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Insulation Is Essential

One of the most important features of your home that will protect you against the freezing temperatures is insulation. Insulation sits inside the walls of your property to act as a kind of barrier in between your warm home and the ice and snow outside, helping to retain heat and keep your home as warm as possible for as long as possible. Choosing the wrong kind of insulation could have severe consequences, as you'll soon find that it's very difficult to make your home feel warm and toasty when the hot air can escape so quickly. Opting for a reputable, top quality insulation such as the Kingspan K106 is one of the best decisions that you can make. Not only will a good insulation help to block out the cold, it can also help to reduce your monthly heating bill, too! Another more basic form of insulation that isn't a permanent fixture is a draught excluder, as these are tightly packed with a strong insulating material so that you can place them at the bottom of door frames to stop cold air from wafting between rooms in your home. This is ideal in older properties, as more often than not the doors are unlikely to close flush with no gaps.

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Invest In Warming Decor

Investing in an array of warming decor should be your next port of call, as there are so many different items that you can add to your home to both keep it warm and boost your interior design value at the same time. For example, upgrading to a set of super thick curtains or blinds will stop the hot air from slipping outside, whilst an array of fluffy blankets and throws on beds or sofas can be of real benefit. Opting to place a plush rug on hard floor areas is also a great choice, as touching tiles or hardwood with your bare feet is sure to make you feel freezing. If you want to take things to a whole new level, choosing to buy an electric blanket that heats up for ultimate warmth might be something you enjoy exploring.

Keeping your house warm through the harsh winter months has never been so simple when you can take the time to utilise the tips and tricks described above.

I personally Love changing my interiors to suit the seasons it can be as easy as the above but also fun especially when you take another plunge and start changing your wall colours to warmer tones.

Enjoy experimenting x

Claire Horn http://www.atominteriorstyling.com

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