By Kerry Hale

How to Keep Your Bathroom Warm in Winter

  • Thursday 4th April 2024
  • 3 minute read

Bathrooms are often the coldest rooms in the house since they contain cold, hard materials like ceramic tiles, metal fixtures and vinyl flooring. However, there are plenty of ways to make your bathroom warmer, especially during winter. Discover our top bathroom heating tips in this guide.

Why is my bathroom so cold?

Aside from the materials your bathroom contains, there are several reasons why it could be cold. Draughts around windows and doors can make it feel colder, while small or broken radiators won’t give out sufficient heat. Since bathrooms are humid areas that need adequate ventilation to prevent mould and damp, you may need to keep the window open to let moisture escape, making it feel colder.

Bathroom heating tips

Need tips for heating the bathroom? Explore the benefits of long-term solutions like underfloor heating and new radiators. We also have budget-friendly quick fixes to make your bathroom warmer, from draught excluders to soft furnishings.

1. Upgrade your radiator

Central heating is one of the best ways to keep your bathroom warm, so it’s worth adding a radiator if you don’t already have one. Upgrade your old or broken radiator for a newer, energy-efficient model to maximise heat output. If you have a large bathroom, you may need to install multiple radiators to ensure all areas are heated sufficiently.

2. Invest in a heated towel rail

In addition to radiators, investing in a heated towel rail can make your bathroom warmer, providing an additional heat source. Designed to dry and warm your towels, these fixtures make stepping out of the shower on chilly winter mornings much more pleasant. If you don’t have space for a radiator in a small bathroom or ensuite, towel rails are a great alternative. They come in various sizes and designs and are wall-mounted to save space.

3. Install underfloor heating

Is there any better feeling than stepping onto a warm floor after showering or bathing? Underfloor heating is expensive to install but an excellent long-term investment for your home. Small bathrooms without room for a wall-hung radiator or heated towel rail can benefit from underfloor heating. It can also boost heat in spacious bathrooms.

4. Prevent draughts

You can easily prevent draughts around doors with draught excluders or self-adhesive strips, which are inexpensive ways to make your bathroom feel warmer. Gaps and cracks are common in older properties with original wooden window frames, letting draught and moisture in, so apply a sealant around bathroom windows.

5. Add soft furnishings

Soft furnishings like bath mats, blinds and curtains can help keep your bathroom warm. These soft fabrics contrast the rest of your bathroom’s materials, like tile, ceramic or hard flooring. In addition, curtains and blinds can help reduce draughts around windows when drawn.

Now your bathroom feels warm and cosy, ensure your shower is the right temperature this winter. Seasonal weather affects your shower temperature, so learn how to rectify this in our helpful guide. Alternatively, upgrade to a digital shower to maintain a consistent temperature, whatever the season.

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