As winter tightens its grip and energy bills climb, homeowners are seeking affordable ways to improve insulation. A simple and highly-rated solution gaining attention is the use of thermal curtain linings, with Dunelm's budget-friendly option receiving particular praise from shoppers.
Budget-Friendly Warmth from Dunelm
High street retailer Dunelm is currently offering a price reduction on its Thermal Eyelet Curtain Linings. The linings now cost between £11.20 and £33.60, reduced from their original price of £14 to £42. Designed with an eyelet header for easy hanging, the product promises to eliminate draughts, reduce external noise, and help protect interior furnishings from sun fading.
The linings have garnered a strong average customer rating of 4.3 stars from over 560 reviews. The feedback highlights their effectiveness as a straightforward upgrade to existing window dressings.
Shopper Reviews: "Made a Big Difference"
Positive reviews consistently mention the product's ease of installation and tangible impact on room temperature. One satisfied customer stated: "They're easy to add to the existing curtains, are very well made and are very good value. They have made a big difference to the temperature of the room."
Another echoed this sentiment, writing: "Very easy to attach to curtains. Great quality and made a big difference to keeping the heat in our living room - highly recommended." A third reviewer noted their effectiveness even in older properties, saying the linings helped retain heat from radiators in a Victorian front room.
While the majority of feedback is positive, a small number of customers reported issues, with one claiming the linings were "not thermal at all" and awkward to fit.
Alternative Options on the Market
For those considering other brands, several alternatives are available. Argos sells its Eyelet Thermal Curtain Linings for between £12 and £26. These are constructed with thick wadding and hold a 4.3-star rating from 44 reviews, with buyers noting they are easy to install and improve room warmth.
John Lewis also offers Thermal Pencil Pleat & Eyelet Curtain Lining, priced from £15 to £47. Designed to attach to both pencil pleat and eyelet curtains, this product has an impressive average rating of 4.5 stars from over 20 reviewers, who recommend it for making rooms much warmer.
These thermal linings present a cost-effective method for UK households to enhance their home's insulation without the expense of replacing entire curtain sets, potentially helping to manage soaring winter energy costs.
