Cute and cosy is a cool look for winter and by cool we mean of course – warm and chic. If you want to feel snugly indoors this coming cold season you may want to consider updating your decorating scheme.

Decorating choices such as whether you have bare wooden floors or carpets in your home can make a significant impact on how warm your home feels in the colder months. If you do have wooden floors you may want to consider laying down a few thick rugs, or even installing underfloor heating.

Your next step should be to assess points of entry and exit. You can use fashionable draught excluders at doors to keep out the cold and solar control blinds at your windows to help reduce the amount of energy you need to keep your home heated. You can find these available online from specialists such as Direct Blinds.

There has been a real move toward a cottage feel within decorating this year with many homeowners choosing to include furnishings with a more homemade appearance, so why not invest in a few quilted or crocheted blankets to keep you cosy while you watch TV?