Plantation Shutters and Solid Shutters - Stylish Ways to Keep Your Home Warm this Winter

Plantation shutters and solid shutters are a great way to keep your interior warm this winter and are an elegant addition to your home. However, in addition to plantation shutters and solid shutters, there are many other attractive ways to keep your heating bills down - and some are at little or no extra cost.  Here we shall look at some of the most stylish and effective ways to brighten an interior and keep the indoors cosy when the temperature plummets. 

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Plantation Shutters and Solid Shutters

Plantation shutters and solid shutters are a very efficient way to keep the heat in compared to other forms of window coverings. They keep draughts at bay and insulate the home by trapping the cold air between the shutter and the window.

If you have either plantation shutters or solid shutters, a top tip is to leave the shutters open during the day to allow the sunlight to stream through. If you have tier on tier shutters, you can just leave the top half open. This serves to warm up the room in the daylight hours and you can close the shutters at night to keep the heat in.

Fireplaces

Some householders have an open fire, but rarely get round to using it. However, an open fire not only provides warmth and ambience, it also helps lower the cost of your heating bills. If your fireplace has not been used for a while, have a flick through the yellow pages to find a chimney sweep to clean out your chimney. It is also advisable to make sure you stock up on a sufficient supply of wood or smoke free coal (if you are living in a smoke free zone) before the weather turns colder.

Throws

Another stylish way to brighten your living room is to have a throw or two within easy reach of the sofa. You could even have one on each sofa or arm chair, so there’s one for every member of the family and for guests too! This is great thing to snuggle under on cold winter nights, while watching a favourite TV programme or DVD. And your guests will love to feel cosy and snug beneath it when they pop round for a chat!

Rugs

Wooden flooring looks great in any home, but it can feel chilly to walk on during the coldest months of the year. If you have wooden flooring, you may think about using rugs in winter, even if you don’t use them all year round. Rugs can be lovely and soft to sink your feet into and instantly makes the house appear warmer.

Cooking

Cooking helps warm up the kitchen area and it will fill the house with the lovely aroma of delicious winter food. If you leave the oven door open after cooking it is a good way to keep your interior cosy - and all for no extra cost. If you have a kitchen diner, the family often loves to congregate in the kitchen in winter.

Jumpers

Another way to keep warm in winter is to wear a jumper or to layer your clothing - and try to avoid going without warm socks or slippers! There are lots of fashionable slippers available including cosy home wear boots. Woollen socks really warm up your toes and you can even wear several pairs at a time if need be.

Candles

Candles create a wonderful atmosphere in the home and they can also give off a little bit of heat too! There is something incredibly relaxing about lighting a few scented candles when you get home from work on a dark winter night and they give off a fantastic aroma. Candles are very welcoming and guests will love the attention to detail when they come over to your house for festive drinks.

Rooms

If you have certain rooms you rarely use, it may be worthwhile closing these areas off in the winter months. This is a simple way to lower your heating costs and means you are not hiking up your heating bills for rooms that aren’t used. It also means the rooms that are frequented more will feel warmer and much more homely.

About Bespoke Shutters

The Bespoke Shutter Company provides beautiful made-to-measure plantation shutters and solid shutters for homes and businesses in London and the Home Counties. Our range of plantation shutters and solid shutters includes cafe style, full height and tier on tier shutters. We have several years experience in creating bespoke shutters and have a reputation for the quality of our products and high standards of craftsmanship.

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