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Industry experts8 Ways to cosy up your caravan for the colder months
As the evenings draw in and the last hints of summer fade, it's time to retire the suncream and bring out the fluffy throws. Your caravan or motorhome becomes your home on the road, so why not make it feel just as warm and inviting during the colder months?
Whether you're heading off on an autumn escape or preparing your van for winter weekends away, these essential tips will help you stay warm, comfortable, and relaxed, no matter how chilly it gets outside.
1. Add throws and pillows for ultimate comfort
One of the quickest and most effective ways to make your caravan or motorhome feel like the perfect autumn retreat is by adding fluffy throws with plenty of soft cushions. This instantly makes the space feel warm, inviting, and ready for a relaxing night in.
It’s the season for the soft fleece blankets to turn any living space or bedroom into a comfy escape. Drape a couple of throws over the seating area and add some soft pillows to create a perfect place for curling up with a book or enjoying a hot drink after a day of adventures.
2. Layer up with cosy caravan bedding
Winter duvets are a must for keeping warm at night. Investing in high-quality caravan bedding and motorhome bedding that’s custom-made for your vehicle ensures a better fit and easier bed-making.
A good rule for choosing your autumn caravan duvet is the higher the tog, the warmer you will feel. An all seasons duvet is perfect to make sure you stay comfortable year-round. They are typically made by combining two duvets, for example, a 4.5 tog duvet with a 10.5 tog duvet, that are held together with popper fastenings. This makes them ideal for taking away in your caravan or motorhome in the unpredictable UK climate.
Whether you choose a hollow fibre or a feather and down all seasons duvet, both will keep you warm and cosy through the winter nights.
3. Create a warm glow with fairy lights
Lighting plays a huge part in creating a cosy atmosphere. As the nights grow darker, soft lighting can completely transform the look and feel of your caravan or motorhome.
Warm white fairy lights are the perfect choice, as they add a subtle and relaxing glow for when the nights get darker earlier. Drape them around windows, over headboards, or on an awning for a soft, inviting glow.
Opting for a calm warm white light over a bright white LED light creates a gorgeous, stress-free environment, perfect to unwind after a long day on the road.
4. Decorate in seasonal colours
Set the tone for autumn by switching out your usual décor for rich, seasonal hues. You can take inspiration from the ever-changing environment outside with burnt oranges, deep burgundies, golden yellows, and earthy browns, all colours that mirror the beautiful falling leaves of Autumn.
Choose caravan bed sheets in a rich burgundy colour or style your seating area with burnt orange throws to add a perfect seasonal match that brings warmth and richness to your motorhome interior.
5. Bring along autumnal decorations
A few small decorative touches can go a long way in making your caravan feel warm and festive. Mini pumpkin pillows, maple leaf garlands and pinecones all add rustic, seasonal charm without taking up too much space.
Take LED candles instead of real ones to keep things safe in a confined space. Adding the flickering light provides a relaxing feeling, great for nights away.
6. Upgrade your caravan or motorhome mattress
A restful night’s sleep starts with the right support, and a high-quality caravan mattress makes all the difference when the temperatures drop. Older or thinner caravan mattresses can lead to uncomfortable sleep and the joy taken away from the caravanning experience.
Upgrading to a custom-made mattress designed for caravans or motorhomes not only guarantees a perfect fit, but the high-quality materials also offer better support. Memory foam, in particular, contours to your body and provides at-home comfort, giving you a snug, cosy sleep, even on the coldest of nights.
If your mattress is worn and ready to be replaced, explore our range of caravan mattresses and motorhome mattresses.
7. Introduce Seasonal Scents
Scent is one of the most powerful ways to create atmosphere. Fill your space with warm, comforting fragrances like pumpkin spice, cinnamon, apple, or cedarwood to bring autumnal smells you might have inside your home to your life on the road.
Essential oil diffusers are a safe alternative to candles, especially in small or moving spaces like caravans and motorhomes. Just be sure to keep oils away from pets and young children and always check that the oils you're using are pet-safe if your furry friends are joining you on your travels.
8. Add rugs and runners for warm feet
Vinyl floors are easy to clean and commonly found in caravans and motorhomes, but they can be cold underfoot once the temperature drops.
To eliminate this unpleasant feeling, place fluffy rugs or soft runners throughout your caravan or motorhome.
Not only will your toes thank you, but these little touches help define the space and make it feel just like home. Choose soft rugs in warm tones to tie in with your seasonal décor and instantly lift the space.
Upgrade your sleep this autumn
Autumn adventures in your caravan or motorhome don’t have to be feared with chilly nights and frosty mornings. With a few simple upgrades, from a luxury motorhome mattress to a seasonal twist on your caravan bedding, you can create a warm, relaxing space that rivals even your cosiest corner at home.
So, ditch the summer gear and lean into the colder temperature with soft throws, warm lights, and plenty of plush textures. Whether you're parked up under the falling leaves or winding through misty countryside roads, your home on wheels will be the perfect autumnal haven.
Ready to enjoy warmer, more restful nights on your trips? Explore our collection of caravan mattresses and bedding and motorhome mattresses and bedding to sleep like you never left home!