Is your bedroom feeling a bit chilly? Here are ten ways to help make your bedroom warmer for a more comfortable night’s sleep.
How To Make Your Bedroom Warmer (10 Tips)
1. Opt For Thicker Curtains
One of the best things you can do to help keep your bedroom warmer is to invest in some thick curtains. They will help keep out the cold and also block out light which can aid sleep.
Look for double-lined or thermal curtains while shopping.
2. Buy An Electric Blanket
Have you ever heard the phrase “heat the person, not the room?”.
When trying to reduce heating costs, heating one person instead of a whole room (or even a house) is much more cost-effective.
So if you have a cold bedroom, you might to look at ways to keep yourself warmer, rather than the room.
One of the best options for this is using an electric blanket.
Electric blankets are cheap to run and have safety features built-in, so you don’t have to worry about falling asleep without turning them off.
They are also very budget-friendly, costing as little as £12 for a single bed.
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3. Use Draft Excluders On Windows And Doors
Draft excluders come in a few different forms, including brush excludes that attach to the bottom of a door and self-adhesive excludes for use around windows.
You can also purchase draft exclude cushions which you simply place in front of a door and move as needed.
4. Radiator Reflectors
Radiator reflectors are placed behind your radiator to help reflect heat into the room.
They are especially effective for radiators on external walls, which tend to be colder than internal walls and absorb more heat.
You can buy them online or make your own using cardboard and tin foil.
While we’re on the topic of radiators, a good clean and bleed can also increase the heat radiating into your bedroom.
5. Invest In A Thicker Duvet
Having a thick enough duvet will make a big difference to how warm you feel in bed. Most people use a thicker tog duvet during the winter months and then swap to something lighter in the summer.
You can also layer up by adding an extra blanket or quilt on top of your duvet.
6. Buy A Hot Water Bottle
Cheap, simple and effective, taking a hot water to bed with you is a great way to your room feel warmer than it is.
7. Wear Fleece Pyjamas
Fleece Pyjamas a perfect for adding an extra cosy layer when you want to feel warm.
8. Buy A Rug – And Keep Your Slippers Nearby!
If you have wood or laminate flooring in your bedroom, then typically this will make your room feel colder than having carpet.
One solution is to buy a rug or two to add warmth to some areas of the room.
Placing a rug alongside your bed means no stepping onto a cold floor first thing in the morning – make sure your slippers are close by!
9. Purchase Some Bed Socks
I’m sure it’s not just me who always has cold feet, especially at night.
Bedsocks are one way to keep your feet nice and toasty in an otherwise cold room. Personally, I like to combine them with a hot water bottle under my feet for extra warmth!
10. Ensure Nothing Is Blocking Your Radiators
Bedrooms are often small and that can mean furniture is taking up a lot of the space. If you have any furniture blocking your radiators, it might be time for a rearrange as this can seriously limit the amount of heat circulating in the room.
