How To Make Your Bed Warmer in Winter: 7 Tips From Bedding Experts

If you’re the type of person who feels the cold very easily, then figuring out how to keep warm in bed during the chilly winter months can be challenging. Don’t worry, as there are plenty of ways for you to get warm in bed without running up your electricity bill. 

In this guide, the experts at Christy will share their top tips for how to stay cosy at night in winter so that you can enjoy a restful night’s sleep, no matter how cold it gets. And remember, you can discover quality winter bedding that will last for years to come from our luxurious collection. 

Let’s get into it… 

1. Choose bed sheet materials that retain heat

You might not realise it, but some materials are better at retaining heat than others, so it’s important to make sure you have some insulating bed sheets that won’t let the heat escape during the night. Breathable, organic cotton is one of the best year-round bed sheet materials. 

It’s made from two soft, light layers stitched together, which makes it great at trapping air. This means that your bed will stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer, making these types of sheets a worthwhile addition to your linen closet.

The experts at Christy recommend: Our Organic Retreat cotton fitted sheet. The ideal base layer for your winter bedding, this will not only retain heat to keep you cosy throughout the night, but it’s also sumptuously soft for a soothing night’s sleep.

2. Layer up with sheets and blankets for winter

To keep that heat in, make sure you layer your sheets and blankets rather than using just one thick duvet on its own. When you do this, the hot air becomes trapped between each layer so it can’t escape as easily, keeping your bed nice and warm. 

Start off with a top sheet as your first layer, ideally one made from a soft and breathable material like Christy’s Egyptian cotton flat sheet. This layer is so thin that you might not even notice it’s there, but it will make all the difference when it comes to keeping the heat in. 

Next, add your favourite duvet. For winter, it’s best to use a duvet that has a high tog - read our duvet tog guide for more information.

The experts at Christy recommend: A warm blanket on top! Try one of our cosy throw blankets or bedspreads, which have been designed to beautifully match your favourite bed linen sets

3. Use a warmer duvet

This one probably goes without saying, but the warmer your duvet is, the warmer your bed will be. A duvet’s ability to retain heat is measured in ‘togs’. The higher the tog, the warmer the duvet will be. In winter months, a tog value of 10.5 to 13.5 is best.

The experts at Christy recommend: While we have a wide range of luxury duvets for all seasons, in order to keep warm at night, we recommend our feather and down 13.5 tog duvet as the star of the show. Crafted from indulgently soft, ethically sourced European Duck feathers and down, going to sleep with this cosy duvet feels warm and comforting.

4. Invest in hot water bottles and other warming techniques

Another cheap and easy way to keep warm at night is to use a hot water bottle. Be careful when filling it with hot water and always follow the correct hot water bottle precautions, and place it under your duvet for a few minutes before you get into bed. If you’ve already layered your bed like we’ve suggested, the heat from the hot water bottle will be kept in, and your bed should stay nice and toasty all night long, even after the bottle itself has cooled down. 

You could also invest in cosy bed socks, a heated pad, or an electric blanket for extra warmth.

5. Opt for warmer blankets

The material and weave of your blankets can make all the difference when it comes to keeping yourself warm in bed. Materials like wool and flannel are the best at retaining heat, but any blanket that is knitted should keep you toasty, no matter what material. This is because the spaces between the yarn fibres trap the warmth of your body and stop the heat from escaping.

The experts at Christy recommend: When it comes to blankets for winter, there’s nothing quite like the Oslo throw blanket. Made from a super soft knit cotton fabric for maximum warmth, this is the perfect blanket to snuggle up with when the temperature starts to drop.

6. Put a mattress topper on your bed

As well as protecting your mattress and making your bed that extra bit comfortable, mattress toppers and protectors are great at retaining heat. They’re natural insulators, which makes them a warming addition to your bed on chilly nights. 

Chances are that you already have a mattress topper on your bed, but if it is only thin, then you might want to consider upgrading to a thicker one for the winter. Not only will it keep you warmer, but it will also make your bed even softer and inviting. 

The experts at Christy recommend: Our luxurious mattress topper. The ultimate comfort, sink into this ultra-indulgent mattress topper after a long day and drift peacefully into the land of nod.

Get cosy this winter with Christy's luxurious range of bedding

Hopefully, this guide has been useful in telling you how to get warm in bed. Now, you can enjoy a blissful sleep even on the coldest winter nights with Christy’s dreamy bedding collection. Throughout our 175-year history, every piece in our bedding range has been crafted using the finest fabrics and with the utmost attention to detail, all to provide you with the ultimate sleep experience. 

Whether that’s settling down into velvety cotton fitted sheets or enveloping yourself in the comforting embrace of one of our sumptuous duvet sets, you’ll never want to leave your bed again.

Discover our luxurious bedding collection today, or get in touch with a member of our expert team for more information.