Five tips to get warm without turning on the heating

With winter approaching and energy prices skyrocketing, many people are looking for ways to save on their energy bills. We have five simple tips for keeping warm without turning on the heating.

Sleep well in a warm bed

In winter, it can be a real hassle to get and keep your bed nice and warm. The cold can even seriously disrupt your sleep. A duvet with warmth class 1 (winter) has high insulation properties; these are the warmest and thickest duvets. Get advice at the Villa ArenA bedding stores.

Soft flannel is a suitable choice for a duvet cover or fitted sheet. Wonderfully cozy and essential for cold nights. With an extra wool underblanket, you'll experience even more softness and warmth in bed. Want to crawl straight into a warm bed? Then choose an electric underblanket that you turn on 15-20 minutes before bed.

Snuggle under a blanket

A beautiful throw not only looks stylish on your couch, but it's also comfortable to snuggle under when you're cold. A wool throw or fleece blanket is wonderfully warm and perfect for winter. Watching a movie on the couch without a blanket? That's almost impossible.

Candles lit

Candles, tea lights... place a few together on a tray and light them. While they don't completely replace heating, they do provide warmth. And every little bit helps, after all. Plus, it's cozy. This way, you literally and figuratively have a warm home.

Feet on a rug

A rug provides instant warmth under your feet, but it also adds that extra touch to your interior. Choose a wool rug, as wool is a good insulator. This is especially important in winter, as you don't want cold feet. At Villa ArenA, you'll find several home furnishings stores offering the most beautiful and warmest rugs.

Go for curtains

Don't have curtains yet? Lined curtains can be a huge help in blocking drafts from your patio door or windows. Installing a curtain for your front door is also recommended. You can line existing curtains with thermal fabric for extra insulation. Or how about the velvet version from the old days? Ideal for keeping the cold out. Double pleated blinds trap air between the fabric, providing insulation. Berg&Berg and Woninginrichting-Aanhuis offer a wide selection of sustainable window coverings.