The lounge is one of the most used rooms in the house, which means it should be your first port of call when trying to cut down on energy consumption. Here are some handy tips on how to make changes to your favorite relaxation zone, without compromising too heavily on your lifestyle.

 

               

Heating is one of the biggest contributors to household utility bills, so looking at how much heat and warmth you need should be the first area you address. Try and time the heating in the living room to come on only when you intend to use it, and turn it off shortly before you go to bed to prevent any unnecessary energy consumption.

Try to keep the thermostat as low as you can, as reducing the temperature by just a degree or two can equate to significant savings.

 

 

Much of the heat from the living room is lost through the windows. The best way to combat this loss is with thick curtains and double glazing. On colder days, it can really pay to close your curtains early in the evening, in order to retain as much heat as possible. Keeping doors closed around the home can also prevent heat escaping and can reduce draughts.

 

 

As the power source behind the heating in your home, your boiler will have a direct impact on your bills. Make sure you invest in an energy efficient boiler and always match the size of your boiler to the size of your home to ensure that it’s not over or underperforming. We offer a range of A-graded energy efficient boilers by leading manufacturers.

 

 

Some of the biggest energy wastage in the home comes from unused domestic technology, most of which tends to live in the lounge. The first thing you can do to save energy is to ensure that any unused items are not only switched off, but are also unplugged from the wall.

If there are items which need to be plugged in constantly, use a separate socket so that you can unplug all other appliances not in use. This is a bigger contributing factor than many people think – standby time alone can cost households a surprising amount every year. . Most televisions also give users a variety of energy efficiency settings, and adapting yours to suit your household can be beneficial.

               

 

As the living room is commonly used for relaxing in the evening, it’s a great place to use smart lighting. Rather than having glaringly bright lights in the ceiling, consider using smaller lamps with dimmer switches. As with any room in the home, it’s always best to use energy efficient light bulbs, and to make sure they’re switched off whenever you leave the room.