Winter hasn’t fully tightened its grip on the city yet. But in the suburbs, nights are already bone-chilling. Stepping out without a sweater or muffler is impossible. At night, even after slipping under a quilt or blanket, the cold often doesn’t go away. And if your room is damp, it feels cold throughout the day. Whether it’s dawn or late night, that biting chill becomes unbearable. So here are five ways to keep your room warm.
Let sunlight in
If sunlight doesn’t enter the room, the cold will not go away. The room will remain damp. So the moment the sun comes out, open your windows. Pull the curtains aside as well. The room must get enough sunlight, air and warmth. After noon, close the windows. The moment the sun goes down, shut the windows and pull the curtains.
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Use thick or thermal curtains
The thicker the curtains on your windows, the less cold air will enter. Thermal curtains are easily available today. They prevent outside cold from entering and help keep the room warm. You may use such curtains to maintain the room temperature.
Cover the floor
In West Bengal, the winters aren’t harsh enough to require heaters. But the floor becomes extremely cold — walking barefoot becomes uncomfortable. So keep a thick carpet spread on the floor during winter. You may even place 2–3 layers of cloth on the floor. This also helps keep the room warm.
Light scented candles
The more people stay inside the room and chat, the warmer it feels, though this is not always possible. Instead, you can light scented candles in the corners of the room. They add beauty and warmth to the space.
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Use warm lights and fill empty spaces
If you cannot use candles, switch on small electric lights. Different types of bulbs are available. Keeping the room lit throughout the day helps make it warm. Also, keep the room filled with items like blankets, quilts, cushions. The less empty space there is, the warmer the room will feel.
