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Cold Corners: Small Fixes for a Cosier Home
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items There is always one chilly spot that spoils an otherwise cosy room. I’d start by finding the draught, then choose a fix that suits it: a soft door excluder, a fitted seal or a thermal curtain layer. This UK edit adds rugs and blankets for the comfort...
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Stop the Draught, Then Add Softness
Stop the Draught, Then Add Softness
First find where the cold air enters. Choose the fitting or curtain that suits that spot, then add a rug or blanket for comfort. Check rental permissions before adhesive or fixings.
The cotton slub texture makes this look like part of the room rather than a DIY fix. I’d try it along a draughty door in the living room; match its length to the gap you need to cover.
Westcott Cotton Slub Draught Excluder
For a draught that keeps returning when the door opens, an under-door seal is more practical than moving a cushion each time. Check door thickness, length and floor clearance.
Stormguard Foam Under Door Seal
This foam strip is for variable gaps around a door or window frame, not the gap under the door. Measure the opening and test adhesion on the surface; renters should ask first.
Stormguard Draft Excluder Self Adhesive Weather Strip Tape
A film kit is worth considering when a window is the cold spot, not the door. Check the size, application instructions and whether removal is suitable for your frame finish.
Stormguard Secondary Glazing Window Film
A door curtain adds a proper fabric layer over a chilly entrance and looks more intentional than a temporary blanket. This is one panel; check width, drop and pole fitting.
Ultimate Thermal Twill Eyelet Door Curtain
For a whole window, a lined curtain can make the room feel more sheltered at night. Check whether your pole takes eyelets, then measure width and drop before choosing a shade.
Wynter Thermal Eyelet Curtains
If you like your current curtains, fleece linings may add a warmer layer without replacing the visible fabric. They suit pencil pleats; check compatibility and matching dimensions.
Pencil Pleat Fleece Curtain Linings
A less visible option for an external wall behind a radiator. Check access, radiator clearance and installation instructions before cutting; I’d solve obvious door and window gaps first.
SuperFOIL RadPack Radiator Reflector Insulation Foil
A rug won’t seal a draught, but it can make a cold floor feel nicer underfoot. This boucle texture is a softer finishing layer; size it for the seating area and check washing guidance.
Clifton Boucle Washable Rug
For evenings on the sofa, this oversized fleece is a generous layer rather than another tiny decorative throw. Check the dimensions for your space and the care label before choosing a colour.
Supersize Bubble Family Fleece Throw 240cm x 280cm