Stick to fitted curtains
While Roman blinds are more effective when they hang over the recess, curtains “must be fitted correctly”.
According to Sonnaz, this means adjusting them to the correct length to suit the window. She added that “avoiding covering radiators is key” to preventing heat from escaping through the space between the drapes and glass.
If you can’t change existing curtains in your property that are poorly fitted or too long, consider tucking them behind the radiator when your heating is in use.
The Repair Shop expert added that you should also avoid placing furniture like chairs and sofas in front of radiators for the same reason. She said: “it might be a great opportunity to have a rejig of the layout of your room too if you can.”
