How to Sustainably Control the Temperature of Your Home
Winter always inspires within us a desire to just curl up in a nice, thick blanket under some soft lights with a hot cup of tea in one hand and a good book in the other. Maybe some novel that’ll take us to a faraway tropical land, so we can imagine that the intense rainstorm taking place on this cold, dreary night is, in fact, the roaring of playful waves along a sunny, sandy shore.
There’s a lot about winter that drives us to escapism, including our utility bills. But keeping your home warm in winter without splurging on electricity is not an impossible task! Here are a few small ways you can keep your home at the ideal house temperature during this season.
Design with insulation in mind.
There are a number of highly effective ways that we can trap heat in our homes, ranging from installing foam insulation to using draft stoppers for your doors, but one of the most effective methods of trapping heat is simply by choosing suitable window coverings.
Flick through an online curtain store to get a good look at the options available to you, but ensure that whatever design you settle on is equipped to provide some level of insulation. Blockout curtains are generally a good fit when it comes to trapping heat, as their thick and heavy build allow them to become quite a barrier when drawn together.
If you’ve got an eye for interior design, you should also relish this opportunity to acquire quality window coverings (and draft stoppers) that not only keep you warm but also complement your living spaces!
Strive for cosy and comfortable.
A timelessly simple and elegant solution to keeping the cold at bay is snuggling up and always striving to be two things: cosy and comfortable.
For the entirety of this season, every couch, armchair, daybed, or any other piece of furniture that invites you to relax and unwind, must be equipped with at least one blanket or throw.
Feel free to get your hands on a plethora of different textures, fabrics, patterns, and colours, to ensure that you’ll have blankets for every mood and every occasion.
Alongside these comfy decorations, it’s also a good idea to keep extra layers like fluffy hoodies, thick joggers, and other loungewear on hand wherever possible to ensure maximum comfort at all times.
Have hearty seasonal suppers.
There’s no doubt that some of the most memorable family meals you’ll experience throughout your life are likely to be midwinter suppers.
There’s just something about the warmth and vitality of winter comfort foods like soups, stews, and casseroles that just makes us forget about the bitter cold that surrounds us, prompting us to focus on all our good fortune instead, however modest that fortune may be.
Even the very act of preparing a winter feast is enough to keep a household warm for the evening. Whether it’s the heat of the busy kitchen, the heavenly steam from a pot of pumpkin soup, the sweet waft of freshly baked homemade sourdough bread, or all of the above coming together in a cascade of warmth and comfort, there’s no denying that a hearty supper suits this season rather well.
Enjoy animal company.
Sometimes blankets, layers, and heat packs just aren’t enough, and that’s exactly what our pets are for. There’s nothing more comforting than a cat curled up in the seat of your lap or the weary head of a pup resting on your leg. And any veteran pet owners would know all too well just how great a source of warmth our four-legged companions can be!
In fact, sharing your bed with a furbaby or two can be a fantastic way of keeping warm throughout the night without having to switch on a single heater. Even if you’re not one for sharing your bed with pets, you can still benefit from their body heat by setting their beds up alongside yours.
You should also make sure that your home is filled with plenty of cosy nooks and spaces to ensure your pets stay warm throughout the season. Despite being covered in fur, cats and dogs can still be greatly impacted by chilly weather too!
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Finally, don’t forget to invest in a healthy stock of teas, coffees, and other hot drinks to ensure you’ll always have a mug or two around to keep your hands nice and warm. Otherwise, you may find it difficult to type…
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