With the temperature getting cooler, it’s become important to find ways to keep warm in the house. According to the National Energy Foundation, you can lose up to 10 percent of heat through an uninsulated floors.
Rather than redo your floors, there’s a simple hack that experts recommend to help add insulation and prevent draughts from happening.
If you’ve got hard floors, it’s worth investing in a rug as it’s an extra layer of heat that will keep the heat in while warm your feet in the mornings.
Furniture shop Wayfair reported that over the last five years, 45 percent of their revenue from rugs have come from the colder months, starting in October through to January.
Nadia McCowan Hill, Wayfair’s Resident Style Advisor, said: “Many lean on the trusty rug as a home must have for added cost effective insulation from breezy floors as well as the ultimate hygge home accessory.”
With low prices and sizes available for all floors, investing in a rug is a smart idea for the winter.
Over 50 percent of the most popular rug colours on Wayfair are grey / silver or ivory / cream and it’s a great start if you’re looking for a rug.
Nadia recommended: “Try picking a a neutral rug in a fluffy texture, soft underfoot and a toasty winter warmer. Go the extra mile and add a rug pad to combat cold floors and help save those pennies!”
Wayfair reports that popular styles include shaggies, vintage looks and contemporary geometric designs as they work in most rooms and are super soft.
Here are some of the bestselling rugs you can now buy on Wayfair.
