You might have a lot of things on your to-do list now that the weather is getting better and the evenings are staying lighter. Do you have to update your home on that list? If not, it’s time to think about it because now is the ideal time to make some changes and upgrade your home for the summer and the future. Read on to find out more.
Install Air Conditioning
Even if the summer is not as hot as you might want or expect, it’s still a good idea to install water cooled air conditioning in your home to help keep it as comfortable as possible. If the weather does heat up considerably, you’ll be prepared for it, and in either way, this is an ideal way to update your home for summer.
Air conditioning not only provides relief from the hot temperatures, but it will also improve the indoor air quality of your home and make the space much more comfortable in general. Ideally, you should speak to air conditioning experts to work out which type of air conditioning unit is going to work best for you, but in most cases there will be one that will do the job you want it to perfectly.
Embrace Light And Airy Colours
You might not feel much like redecorating in the summer, but if your home is currently quite dark and contains a lot of deeper shades, it’s well worth the effort – even better, start your redecorating in springtime when it’s not so hot, and then you’ll be ready for the summer when it comes.
The more light colours you can use in your home, the more comfortable it will be because these colours reflect the light and heat rather than absorb it, which is what darker colours do. Your home will feel cooler and be a nicer place to spend time if you can change your colour scheme. The best thing to do is change the wall and floor colours, but if this is not possible, try hanging some lighter curtains or getting light-coloured furniture instead.
Optimise Natural Light
There is more natural light around during summer than at any other time of the year, so it makes sense to use it as much as possible in your home upgrades. Take away your heavy curtains and choose sheer ones or blinds that allow sunlight to filter through. You can also rearrange your furniture to maximise the flow of natural light into your home.
If you have the space, you might also want to hang mirrors in strategic places so that they reflect the light. Not only will this brighten everything up, but it will also create the illusion of a larger room. The more you can bring natural light into your home, the more airy and fresh it will feel, which is perfect for summer.
Use Breathable Fabrics
Something that’s very easy to do and that will ensure your home feels great during the summer is to swap heavy fabrics like velvet and wool for lighter, more breathable materials like cotton, linen, or perhaps bamboo. This could be your bedding, curtains, or upholstery, for example.
When you switch to more breathable fabrics, your home will feel cooler, and it will be nicer to use them as they won’t feel so stifling.
