While some homeowners buy curtains for aesthetic purposes alone, or to just provide a small amount of extra shade in the home, thermal and blackout curtains can provide even more benefits.

But unfortunately, the vast majority of curtains do not hold the warmth as well as they should. Here's what you need to know about best thermal curtains for winter. Window Pain Single-glazing?

For some alternative curtains, customers could try a more expensive option of the Alden Thermal Curtains for £34.19 from The Range, which come in a range of colours including Mulberry.