This is a detail you should include in your decor if you want to save on your energy bills.

Obviously, the cheapest electricity is the one that is not consumed. Therefore, everything that we do on our part to save on the account will bring a good profit at the end of the month.

It’s true that a regulated consumer’s, or PVPC, electricity bill was cheaper by an average of 7.5% in September compared to August, the month in which it gave us a good scare when it hit its highest level. highs from February 2023.

This evolution has resulted in September being the cheapest month for a user with a contract with these characteristics since 2020, the year of covid. So the check was about 51.64 euros.

But be careful, the days of this respite may be numbered. The cold weather is approaching, and with it the heating of one of the great energy vampires along with air conditioners.

According to the data, the average house in Spain uses about 270 kWh of energy per month. Next Energy, yes, ok In the coldest months of the year, this number can reach 350..

At the moment, the wholesale market started in October this year with a slight increase to 97 euros/MWh.

Therefore, if we want to save on bills, the tricks that allow us save on heating. One of them, believe it or not, has to do with decorating your home.

WARM, HAZY LIGHT AND LOTS OF TEXTILES

In this sense textile They help create a more pleasant home environment, which allows the thermostat to be lowered, as the furniture designer explained: Beatriz Fernandez Castro, COPE Cool.

“Curtains will help keep the cold out of your living room, and rugs will make us much more comfortable,” he notes.

And curtains are always a good insulator; the thicker they are, the more heat they will retain, especially if they are made of materials such as wool.

Of course, in the case of carpets, if we have heated floors, it is better to avoid them so as not to create obstacles to the spread of heat.

And then there is light. And lighting is the most important element of interior design, capable of completely transforming a space. Playing with him will give us a feeling of warmth. How? “Tedious those that are warmer, and I’m trying to transfer them to a softer mode.

As with artificial light, we must play with natural light. If we are lucky enough to live in a south-facing house, the best thing we can do is raise the blinds and draw the curtains to let in as much sun and warmth as possible.

paper and books

Much of the heat in a home is lost through the walls, especially those facing the outside, which are typically 3 to 4 degrees cooler than the inside. This is why the walls of great palaces and castles were covered with large tapestries. By adopting this practice, nowadays we can take advantage of the fashion for wallpapering walls.

Paper is a good insulator, hence books. If we are not convinced by the idea of ​​wallpapering, we can always take a bookshelf and fill it with books to protect ourselves from the cold.

colors and nice blanket

Red, orange and yellow add warmth to any space. Burgundy is also a trend in the assortment.

It is true that the darker they are, the better they absorb heat and help raise the temperature, but choosing them for walls can be a little risky, so a good alternative is to choose them for blankets, pillows or some supporting furniture.

And keep in mind that at night, even if it’s cold, the temperature should be between 16 and 18 degrees. So don’t turn up the thermostat during this time and invest in a good duvet.