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Cosy in Rearrange the furniture Make your bed INTERIORS INSIDER

Yes, it’s really that easy! Position
Swapping out a lightweight duvet for
a thicker, heavier tog is a great idea
chairs away from windows and doors,
while trying to keep radiators unobstructed in the chillier months, meaning you’ll sleep
to maximise heat flow around your home. A soundly and feel warm all night long, without
trick we love is to place some tinfoil behind the having to have the heating popping on and off
radiator, to bounce heat back into the room into the wee hours. Brushed cotton bedding
instead of letting it escape. can also help to make your bed feel extra cosy
– so cosy you might not want to leave it! And
Autumn’s here, so here’s how Add in plenty of texture of course, add texture by layering up cushions
to make even a single-glazed For a sumptuous, snuggly ambience, and blankets to turn your bed into a cocoon-
tenement feel cosy and warm. bring in some thicker, heavier like space.
textures for the cooler months. A cosy wool
rug can go a long way, blocking draughts and Embrace a darker palette
feeling warm underfoot while also helping You don’t need to repaint – unless you
your mind to associate the room with warmth want to, of course – but refreshing
and rest. Bringing thermal curtains into rooms your colour palette for autumn can create a
that don’t currently have them can make a big warmer ambience. Swap out light tones and
difference, and make sure you have a basket neutrals for rich hues and jewel tones for a
full of soft, comfy blankets on hand in your plush, inviting feel. If you do feel like a room
living room to snuggle up under. Make sure refresh is in order, tones like hazy terracotta,
Protect against draughts you swap out any lighter textures (like linen) for rich blues and deep greens all create the sense
In older properties especially, draughts more heavyweight options like wool and velvet of warmth.
can make a big difference to how cosy to embrace that hygge feeling.
your home feels. 20% of a property’s heat is Adjust your lighting
lost through the windows, so try applying self- If you use smart bulbs, swap their
adhesive foam tape around the window frames, tone from bright white ‘daylight’
or use sealant on larger cracks. If you have settings to something more yellow-toned and
single-glazed windows, inexpensive thermal film ambient. Layer up your lighting with lamps,
can act as secondary glazing to hold more heat and dim the lighting overall for a warmer glow
in. Don’t forget about filling gaps in exposed rather than a stark, bright light. Adding in fairy
floorboards, and make like your granny and lights also creates a hazy, twinkly feel that just
invest in a key cover and a draught excluder for screams cosy!
your front door to keep things extra toasty.

he nights are drawing in, and there’s Boost your curtains
a distinct chill in the air, so there’s Investing in thermal curtains, or even Light some candles
Tno better time to make sure that adding a thermal lining to your existing The flickering flame of a candle burning
your home feels like a warm and restful curtains, can make a huge difference to your is a sure-fire way to evoke a sense of
haven when you come in from the cold. home’s warmth. A heavyweight fabric coupled cosiness and warmth in the chillier seasons. Why
We’ve highlighted some quick, simple and with a thermal lining can reduce heat loss by not embrace the season fully and choose scented
affordable ways to make sure your home up to 25%, ensuring your space feels snug all candles rich with fragrances like spiced pumpkin,
is a sumptuous shelter from the elements season long. If your budget is tight, you can cinnamon, leather and vanilla?
this autumn and winter, to help you feel the even buy clip-in thermal linings that are much
hygge and coorie in for the season. cheaper than replacing curtains.

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