A HOTEL insider has shared the simple trick to keep your house warm without cranking the heating up.
The cold weather means we all want to keep our heating on, but the rising price of energy bills means it can be pricey.
Fortunately, the insider has shared a hack to get your room 5 degrees warmer without touching the thermostat.
Elite property experts from Luxury Serviced Apartments have claimed that high-end hotels have been using the hack for years to keep guests warm.
The experts, who specialise in designing high-end living spaces, revealed that top-tier hotels focus on heat retention rather than simply increasing heating output.
One of the biggest reasons homes lose heat is windows, and even when they’re closed they can lose 40% of the heat.
But these hotel secrets will stop that from happening.
When the temperature drops outside it can accelerate the rate at which windows lose heat.
To counteract the problem, close your curtain before the evening chill sets in to trap residual heat from the daytime.
Another way you can ensure heat isn’t lost is by using thick, insulated curtains to tackle cold drafts.
While most of us keep our curtains draped over the radiator, hotels tend not to, and for good reason.
This traps heat against the window instead of letting it circulate into the room.
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To do this at home simply tuck your curtains behind the radiator or opt for shorter curtains that don’t interfere with airflow.
And it’s not just your home you can make warmer, you can make your bed cosier too.
Instead of relying on one thick duvet, high-end hotels use multiple thin layers, which trap warm air between them and provide better insulation.