Warmth & cosiness is what you need going into winter. Prepare your home & plan for colder months with the environment in mind. How to stay warm sustainably & adapt your interiors, wardrobe & practices for colder seasons?
cosy interiors
The first thing to think about when preparing yourself for colder days are your interiors.
curtains on doors
By hanging curtains on your front door, you’ll create a barrier between the outside & inside. This prevents the warmth from escaping your home.
curtains on windows
Winter is also a time for thick curtains on widows, to create a barrier from the window. But you should remember to open them, when the sun is shining, & to close them as soon as it sets down.
ceramic heaters
Look for these amazing accessories or try to DIY them. Use candles as a heating power & place them under the ceramic pots. Ceramic accumulates the heat from the flame & slowly realises it, creating warmth for a longer time.
carpets
Carpets will protect your feet from cold floors & once again it’s about creating barriers from the cold coming into your home.
blankets
Great interior decor piece that will keep you warm. The most sustainable way of staying warm in winter is to keep users warm instead of warming the whole interiors.
These 7 autumn decor pieces will transform your home in a practical way.
winter fashion
To keep yourself warm focus on what you’re wearing.
layering
Creating barriers is a theme for staying warm, so lets transform it into our clothing. Think of your clothing pieces as layers to keep you warm. The one rule that will make it comfortable for you, is to loosen up the fitting of each layer going from the skin.
use natural materials
Materials like wool or cashmere have amazing warming abbilities. They accumulate your heat without making you sweaty. They are high quality & will serve many years. Be sure to look for them second-hand or at least ethically sourced as they are animal-based fabrics.
warm loungewear
Heating yourself instead of the whole place is really energy efficient so remember to stay dressed in warm clothes even when your not going out.
big scarfs
Big scarfes make your outfit look more extravagant, but what’s more important is they can serve as blankets, no matter where you are.
keep your feet warm
Cold feet equal cold body. Always remember to wear warm socks to keep your feet warm.
habits to stay warm sustainably
Create habits from these practices to keep yourself warm.
make yourself a warm water bottle
It keeps warmth for a long time, you can use it to heat your bed or take it under your blanket for added cosiness.
use up heat from your oven
After baking, leave your oven open & let out into your space the heat & smells created while baking.
drink warm beverages
There is nothing that will warm you from the inside like a hot tea & the warm cup will keep your hands warm too.
stay active to stay warm
Go for a walk, exercise or maybe have a dance. Choose your form of activity & keep your blood circulating. Just think about how cold you are after the whole day sitting in front of the computer.
surround yourself with cosy feelings
Plan a movie night or play board games with your friends. Do a social media detox & spend time reading under the blanket. Try knitting or crocheting, maybe you can create a warm piece of clothing for yourself. Try new seasonal recipes.
After reading this article you should remember that creating barriers (in your interiors as well as on your body) & heating yourself instead of the whole living space is the most eco-friendly way to stay warm in winter.
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