MOST of us are trying to keep our homes warm without turning the heating on.
There’s plenty of tricks to try but people are swearing by one Dunelm buy to keep heat in and keep cold air out.
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Shoppers have praised the Montreal Ultra Blackout Eyelet Curtains for keeping rooms toasty in the winter and blocking out light.
And the best part? Certain styles are currently included in their 50% off sale.
The curtains range from £20 to £69.30, depending on the colour and size.
These curtains feature three layers of fabric to ensure no light can come through – and they are also perfect for not letting draughts come through either.
Dunelm bosses say: “Made with three layers of blackout coating for premium performance, these elegant Montreal Ultra Blackout eyelet curtains are ideal for ensuring maximum light block and are plain in design to complement any room.
“Designed with a discreet blackout-lined panel which folds down behind your curtain pole to prevent light coming through the eyelets.
“Secured with Velcro fastenings which attach to your curtain pole, these curtains wrap around your window to prevent light from entering at the sides of the curtain and are perfect for ensuring maximum light block.
“The blackout coating also has thermal properties to improve insulation by blocking out heat in summer and maintaining warmth in winter.”
Of course, you can use them on your windows as they were designed but other savvy shoppers have used them across doors too to keep the heat in.
People have been taking to the store’s website to rave about the Chenille Thermal Eyelet Door Curtain, which can be hung over a front or back door to keep draughts out.
“This thermally insulated curtain immediately stopped the cold spots from my hallway,” one person said of the curtain.
“It’s kept the heat in my flat with no extra expense and it has a lovely, soft finish. Wish I’d have done it much sooner!
“A real central heating saver!!”
Happy customers were quick to share their thoughts in the reviews.
The blackout curtains have over 300 reviews with an average rating of 4 stars out of 5.
One person wrote: “Curtains are a perfect fit, great addition to our living room. Keeps draughts out too!”
Another commented: “Curtains hang nice, lovely colour, keeps heat in and light out.”
“They are very lovely, feel really nice. They do what they say, can’t wait for winter, it will be very cosy and warm in my living room,” penned a third.
5 ways to keep your house warm in winter
Property expert Joshua Houston shared his tips.
1. Curtains
“Windows are a common place for the outside cold to get into your home, this is because of small gaps that can let in air so always close your curtains as soon as it gets dark,” he said.
This simple method gives you an extra layer of warmth as it can provide a kind of “insulation” between your window and curtain.
2. Rugs
“Your floor is another area of your home where heat can be lost and can make your home feel chilly,” he continued. “You might notice on cold days, that your floor is not nice to walk on due to it freezing your feet.
“Add rugs to areas that don’t already have a carpet, this provides a layer of insulation between your bare floor and the room above.”
3. Check your insulation
Check your pipes, loft space, crawlspaces and underneath floorboards.
“Loose-fill insulation is very good for this, and is a more affordable type of insulation, with a big bag being able to be picked up for around £30,” Joshua explained.
4. Keep your internal doors closed
“Household members often gather in one room in the evening, and this is usually either the kitchen or living room,” Joshua said.
“This means you only have to heat a small area of your home, and closing the doors keeps the heat in and the cold out.”
5. Block drafts
Don’t forget to check cat flaps, chimneys and letterboxes, as they can let in cold air if they aren’t secure.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “Happy with this purchase. The curtains block all the light out completely. They also keep out any draught from the window.”
“Our bedroom is warm and dark thanks to these curtains,” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “Very thick heavy curtains. Bought for sons room last year. Summer a cool room winter a warm room.”
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