The days are short, and
many of them, gloomy, cold and full of dramatic weather. Make the most of your
long days spent inside by trying to make your home as bright and cheery as
possible - a few simple changes can make a big difference.
Don’t let the dark and
cold days of winter get you down. We have put together a few tips to help you
freshen up your decor to help keep your home sunny and warm.
1. Remove your screens
Mesh screens aren’t
necessary if you aren’t opening your windows. Remove them, and be surprised at
how much light streams through when there isn’t an extra layer blocking the
flow.
2. Swap your light bulbs
Time to pay closer
attention to the colouring of your home’s light bulbs, the difference between a
warm white, a cool white, and daylight bulb can greatly change the feel of a
room. You might find that some bulbs work better in some rooms than others.
Also, this is as good of a time as any to upgrade to LED bulbs for efficiency.
3. Select light-colored drapery
Curtains with saturated
colours and dark patterns will make the room feel darker. Install lighter-coloured
curtains in their place for the winter months.
4. Add plant life to your home
Accenting your home
with plants can make it more inviting, colourful and even healthy, especially
in the winter. Check with your local nursery for plants that can thrive indoors
in the low-light conditions of wintertime.
5. Don’t completely retreat from the
outdoors
As tempting as it is to
hole up inside where it’s nice and toasty, it’s refreshing and healthy for both
mind and body to spend time outside. Taking advantage of any outdoor space you
have, especially if you live in a climate that gets some mild days.
These tips are some
great ideas to keep your home bright and your bills low during the winter.
Maximising your fireplace, candlesticks and daytime light will help save
electricity and make your winter brighter and warmer.
At Discount
Insurance we offer competitive Home
Insurance to help give you peace of mind during
the winter. Give us a call on 0800 294 4522 for a quick quote!
