Heat home 5C warmer without touching thermostat with little-known method hotels use

Heating your home without cranking up the thermostat in winter feels near-impossible, with radiators seemingly the only thing to generate heat.

However, experts say there is a little-known hack that hotels use to make your bedroom feel up to 5°C warmer — and there’s no need to adjust the thermostat.

Elite property experts from Luxury Serviced Apartments claim that high-end hotels have been using this insider secret for years to keep guests cosy, no matter the season.

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 culprits of heat loss are windows, with up to 40% of a home's heat escapes through windows, even when they’re closed, according to the Energy Saving Trust.

Hotels counteract this by positioning curtains and bedding to create a barrier from the cold — a trick you can easily replicate at home.

How to make your room feel 5C warmer

1. Close your curtains before sunset

  • Heat loss through windows accelerates as the temperature drops outside. Closing your curtains before the evening chill sets in helps trap residual warmth from the day.

  • Thick, insulated curtains work best, but even standard ones create a barrier against cold drafts.

2. Tuck your curtains behind your radiator 

  • Many people let their curtains drape over radiators, but this actually traps heat against the window instead of letting it circulate into the room.

  • Hotels ensure that radiators are unobstructed, allowing heat to spread efficiently.

  • Simply tuck your curtains behind the radiator or opt for shorter curtains that don’t interfere with airflow.

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