As the days get longer and the temperature rises, the need to change our interior environment also increases. We turn from wool and heavy upholstery, to cotton and linen. Dark, muted colors become bright and bold. As our lifestyles change with the season, so should our homes. There are a variety of ways to switch-up your home, but we'll start with the simple basics.
Windows are a good place to start, and can also be an economical consideration. With summer energy bills soaring, you will want to consider blocking out light as well as letting it in. For functional purposes, purchase "black out" shades or curtains (I like the roller blinds for summer use), and install them in as many rooms as you feel necessary. I mostly put them in rooms that are not used during the day so that I block out the hot sun from the room, this will decrease the amount of energy you need to use to cool your home. In rooms that are used the most, I remove the heavy drapes that blocked out the winter chill, and opt for light sheers to let in the light, but provide privacy. By letting in bright sunlight, I decrease the need to use ceiling lights during the day, which helps with energy cost as well. I prefer white or cream colors for my sheers, but light blues or bold stripe patterns can be a great deal of fun, and add oomph to a space.
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