Kitchens often feel colder than other rooms in the house, even when the heating is on. This is usually due to a combination of flooring type, ventilation, and external walls. Hard flooring such as tiles or laminate transfers cold more easily, which makes the room feel cooler overall.
Ventilation also plays a role. Extractor fans and external vents allow fresh air into the room, which is necessary for safety and moisture control, but they also introduce cold air during winter. If the areas around these vents aren’t sealed properly, the effect becomes more noticeable and can make the kitchen feel persistently cool.
Another factor is heat loss through external walls, which can pull warmth out of the room faster than the heating can replace it. This is especially noticeable in kitchens located at the back or side of the property. Cold walls are a common contributor, as explained here: Why Walls Feel Cold in Winter.
Improving insulation beneath the floor and sealing gaps around ventilation points helps reduce unnecessary heat loss. Once these areas are addressed, the kitchen temperature tends to sit closer to the rest of the house without needing to increase the heating. If cold floors are a major issue in your kitchen, this guide goes into more detail: Why Floors Feel Cold in Winter.
If you’re working through multiple cold spots around the home, this guide explains how to approach heat loss as a whole rather than room by room: How to Keep a UK Home Warm for Cheap (Complete Guide).
