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As autumn arrives with its chillier temperatures, countless Brits are weighing up whether to switch on their heating to stay cosy indoors. Nevertheless, with the energy price cap set to rise in October, many will be trying to put it off.

The Met Office has issued a 21-hour weather warning for rain with seven regions of England and Wales affected this weekend, and some areas of the UK may even see the first hints of snow.

However, there are ways to stay warm without cranking up the heat. Adeel ul-haq from Bunkbeds has revealed his leading recommendations for bedding, and there's one mistake many Brits make.

He says his straightforward and practical approaches can help ward off the cold whilst keeping your expenses under control.

Numerous individuals make the error of utilising identical duvets and pillows throughout every season, but if you discover yourself awakening feeling chilly you might wish to ctry different duvet and pillow combinations.

"Your duvet filling will be the difference from sleeping all night to waking up and tossing and turning. There are two types of duvet fillings to choose from, synthetic and natural," Adeel explains. "Natural fillings such as wool have a chunky structure and because of this it can trap air well and keep you warm all night without having to put the heating on."

Upsize your bedding

The wrong size bed sheets can make you feel uncomfortable and lead to a poor night's sleep - but using a slightly larger duvet size in the colder months can in fact keep you warmer. "If you find your arms, legs or feet hanging out of your bed you may feel the chill from the cold air in your room," Adeel adds.

"Getting a larger duvet than the one you need will get rid of this problem and will keep the warm air in and around your body keeping you warm all night."

You may already have curtains in your bedroom but Adeel believes you could have the wrong type or you may not be using them most efficiently enough to keep the heat in and your bills down. "Curtains come in many materials, to keep the heat in you ideally should have curtains with a thermal lining as these will keep the heat in and your energy bills down," he says. "If you don't have thermal curtains, wool or velvet are also good choices.

"When it comes to your curtains you may be tempted to keep them closed in the colder months but you should always open them in the morning to leave in natural light and heat. When it comes to the evening you should then close your curtains to retain the heat in your room."

"Curtain tracks can also be used instead of regular curtain poles as these create a seal between the curtain and the wall to trap heat in your home.