Fall’s sun is waning, and it’s noticeably chillier both indoors and out. Since heat is expensive (and it’s more fun to spend the amount on sledding excursions and hot chocolate anyhow), use what sun there’s left to warm up your property. Some of the very best changes are neither hard nor expensive; check out the following photos for inspiration. You may get a house that not just warmer, but more trendy, also.
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Make the most of your home’s smaller spaces. Because of the smaller square footage, sunlight streaming through the windows will maintain these spaces warmer for a longer period of time. If you work from home or have an activity that requires you to spend a lot of time in one spot, transfer it to one of your rooms. You’ll be comfortable and cozy.
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Set up seating areas around your windows. This may appear counterintuitive (we constantly hear about chilly drafts near windows), but if your windows are well sealed, there should not be a problem. This way you can enjoy a meal or read the paper whilst basking in the immediate heat of the sun.
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Place a sofa right in the front of your windows. It’s not ideal for every room, but if it works in yours, beams of sun will warm you when you relax on the sofa.
Sylvia Martin
Contemplate sheer curtains. People today feel the need to cover their windows with heavy drapery from the winter. While layers of fabric do include heat, they can also block out what sunlight there’s. Sheer curtains provide privacy and that same sense of heat without completely blocking the sun.
Celia James
Mirrors are a godsend when decorating for any number of reasons, such as their ability to maximize sun. Placing mirrors across from or adjacent to your own windows allows them to reflect warm sunshine throughout the space.
Rupal Mamtani
If you reside in climate that is usually chilly annually, you may want to put money into darker upholstery fabric, that feels cozy and may even keep more heat.
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If a full furniture makeover is out of your budget or just unnecessary, reach the same effect with accessories. The inclusion of dark throw pillows will add heat …
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… as will a few throws. Imagine how good you’ll feel wrap yourself in a throw that’s toasty warm from lying in a bright spot.
John Maniscalco Architecture
I don’t know about you, but my feet are almost always chilly from the colder months. A simple fix for this is really a rug at a dark shade — it’ll collect heat from any sunlight it may get during the day. Your toes will thank you.
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Another idea: swapping your summertime linens for dark ones. Not only is this appearance uber chic, but you are going to feel extra cozy when snuggled up on a winter’s night.
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