Ideal Winter Temperatures for Every Room: Expert Guide to Comfort and Savings

Wondering about the perfect winter temperature for your home? To stay cozy without inflating your energy bills, the recommended average is 19°C.

Overheating isn't ideal for your wallet, health, or the planet. According to Ademe, raising your home temperature by just 1°C increases energy use by 7%. Over a heating season, that adds up significantly.

To help you optimize, here's a practical guide to ideal temperatures for each room. See below:

Contents

• How to regulate temperatures room by room
• Proven tips for heating savings
• Measuring room temperatures accurately

The 19°C figure is an overall average. For efficiency, adjust per room—no need to heat bedrooms like the living areas. Ademe's room-specific recommendations are:

• Living room, dining room, lounge: 19°C
• Bedrooms: 17°C
• Baby's room: 19°C
• Bathroom: 19°C
• Kitchen: 19°C
• Toilets: 17°C
• Corridors, entrance, laundry, storage: 17°C
• Absences or nighttime: 16°C
• Unoccupied rooms or absences over 24 hours: 12°C

You can safely drop these by 1-2°C for extra savings, depending on your comfort.

How to Regulate Temperatures Room by Room

Room thermostats are key for precise control. Pair them with an outdoor sensor to automatically adjust based on external conditions.

Programmable thermostats take it further, while smart options like Nest let you manage via smartphone—perfect for turning off heat remotely if you forget.

Expert Tips for Saving on Heating

Preferences vary—some feel the cold more. Adapt these Ademe-aligned guidelines:

• Opt for an electric blanket or throw for bedtime warmth without cranking up the heat. Overly warm bedrooms disrupt sleep.
• A heated towel rail in the bathroom provides post-shower comfort without excess heating.

Simple habits yield big savings. Here are 10 effective ways to stay warm affordably:

1. Use a hot water bottle to preheat your bed.
2. Insulate windows with newspaper.
3. Apply bubble wrap to panes.
4. Install plastic overglazing film.
5. Craft a draft excluder from rolled newspaper.
6. Layer up with sweaters at home.
7. Boost radiator efficiency with aluminum foil behind them.
8. Sip hot drinks regularly.
9. Close shutters at night.
10. Switch to an electric blanket.

How to Measure Room Temperatures

With ideal temps in mind, use an affordable indoor thermometer—many also show humidity. Place one per room for ongoing monitoring; they're inexpensive and invaluable for efficiency.