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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Ottilie Blackhall

How I keep my north-facing rooms feeling cozy and comfortable all winter long – even in a period property

Cozy living room with open fire, candles lit on mantle, log basket, armchair, mirror, artwork, Farrow & Ball .

If you have a north-facing room in your house, you will know all too well just how hard it is to keep warm through biting winter weather – especially if your home is older or lacks insulation.

While living in a period home has its stylistic perks and quirks, these homes tend to be much harder to keep warm than energy-efficient newly-built ones, particularly if you don't want to, or cannot, spend large sums on energy bills in the colder months.

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