As the cold weather approaches, images of plastic sheeting, and fleece blankets cross our minds. For many, these steps are a necessary evil, not your idea of good design. If it means, however, that heating bills will be reduced, these ideas should be considered... or should they? Here are some more stylish tips you can use to winterize your home.
Use thermal window treatments on your windows. Besides being high useful in keeping the frigid air out of your home and the warm air in, these window treatments are also very attractive and come in several fabric options from velvet to Ultrasuede to cotton. When using thermal window treatments, you don't need to keep the curtains closed at all times. In fact, during the sunny part of the day, the curtians should be open to let the thermal heat in. When the sun passes, the thermal window treatments can be closed to keep the heat in.
Add area rugs. Even if you already have wall to wall carpet adding an area rug on top will help to keep cold air from the basement or crawlspace from coming through the floor. This will make your room much more comfortable.
Be creative with throw blankets. There are very attractive throw blankets on the market besides typical fleece winter blankets. There are chenille blankets, fur blankets, and beautiful crochet wool blankets you can purchase. If new blankets are not in your budget, grab a skein of eyelash yarn and update an older blanket by adding crochet trim.
Hang more art on your walls.
Decorative wall art can insulte your walls when chosen carefully. You can
hang canvas wall art, tapestries, and ornate rugs on your wall to add an extra layer of warmth the the room and to prevent cold air from coming through thin walls. Stick to canvas and fabric based artwork to insulate your home.
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