Just a few easy, inexpensive design moves can help you beat the heat this summer.
As the temperature outside rises, the annual quest for a cooler home begins.
This year, give yourutility billssome relief by incorporating small-but-mightydecorating tipsto make your home cooler.
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Here are the details for designing your way to a chill, summer-ready home.
Then, embrace a bare hardwood or stone floor, which is cooler underfoot.
Set up a fannext to one window to help pull fresh incoming air into your home.
The more powerful the fan, the better the airflow.
Spring and summer is the time to streamline.
Store throw pillows away for the seasonthat is, after washing any removable pillow covers.
To avoid summertime night sweats,building a cooler bedis a must.
Start by investing in ultra-breathablecooling bed sheets.
And don’t forget acooling pillow!
So long, night sweats!
A plant in a window helps diffuse incoming sunlight, which benefits the plant while lowering the room temperature.
Whenselecting a houseplant, ensure it’ll thrive in the light your room offers.
Most houseplants prefer bright indirect sunlight and will scorch if subjected to direct sun.
They improve air circulation to create a nice, refreshing breeze without an open window.
revamp your Lightbulbs
Incandescent lightbulbs are so last century.
They increase your energy costsandthe temperature in your room, so replace those old-school lightbulbs withLEDs.
Cool white light evokes a lively feeling that enhances cool colors such as whites, blues, and greens.
