Is your bedroom getting uncomfortably chilly at night? By exploring different ways to keep your bedroom warm, you can get a good night’s sleep once again and make getting up in the morning less gruelling. Below are just a few ways to make your bedroom less cold. 

Upgrade your window

A lot of heat could be getting lost through your bedroom window if you don’t have double glazing. Old or poorly-installed frames could also have developed gaps and cracks, leading to cold drafts getting in. Look into window fitters near me and consider installing new windows. Double or triple glazing could help greatly insulate your bedroom. Fibreglass, uPVC or timber are meanwhile the best window frame materials. 

Hang up thick curtains

Don’t have enough money to install new windows? Another solution for trapping in heat and keeping drafts out could be to invest in some thick winter curtains. When drawn over your window, these curtains could offer insulation qualities similar to double glazing. Of course, you can use these curtains with double glazing to provide extra heat retention. 

Choose warm bedding

The type of bedding you use can also greatly impact how cold you get at night. Materials like Egyptian cotton and bamboo can stop you getting sweaty in the summer months, but aren’t always the best choice on a cold winter’s night. Flannel bed sheets and duvet covers could be a better option for these cold nights, as they are designed to trap heat in. There are other measures you can take such as sleeping with a thicker duvet or adding another layer such as a blanket to your bed. You could also consider buying a thermal or heated mattress topper. 

Lay down a thick rug

Having hard floors in a bedroom will contribute to the coldness. Carpet is a much better insulator and will help trap heat in. Don’t want to install carpet in your bedroom? An alternative solution could be to lay down a large thick rug beneath your bed that extends out slightly on either side. Not only will such a rug keep your bedroom warm at night, but it will make stepping out of bed on a cold morning less daunting – instead of putting your feet on a cold floor, you’ll be able to sink your toes into a warm rug. 

Optimise heating

While you can keep the heating on all night to stay warm, this could result in you getting too hot and will likely lead to a high energy bill. By optimising when you turn on your heating, you can keep your bedroom warm at night and conserve energy. Consider aiming to turn on the heating half an hour before you go to bed and set it on a timer to turn off half an hour after you’re likely to fall asleep. In the morning, consider setting a timer for the heating to come on half an hour before you’re due to wake up. This should make getting out of bed in the morning much easier.

ChrissyJ xxx