Chances are that you have heard of the phrase energy efficient when it comes to your home. An energy-efficient home is not only ideal if you want to make sure that you stay cozy and warm, but that you also reduce how much money you have to spend out on your energy bills.
The one concern that people have when it comes to energy-efficient homes is that they have to look ugly, but the truth is, they don’t. More and more designers are making sure that the design ideas that are put in place for energy efficiency can still make sure that your home looks great.
Here are some of the best examples of how energy efficiency can be combined with great design.
Use paint
You may not realize it, but the color that your home is painted could be the starting point that you need to make it feel as warm as possible. If your room feels cold and really lacks in getting natural sunlight, then you could paint the ceiling or the walls a bright and warm color. Think reds, oranges, and yellows and you will have a space that feels incredibly inviting.
Pick the right flooring
Another decision that can impact the energy efficiency of your home is the flooring that you choose. Carpets and rugs are the best if you want to try and trap heat in your home. However, wooden flooring and other, hard, flooring options may have less of an impact on how warm and inviting your home feels.
Cover your windows
Windows are one of the most important things to focus on when it comes to energy efficiency in your home. They let in light, which means that you need to make the most of the windows that you do have and they also can let in cold air too (as well as letting out the warm air from your home). Of course, double glazing is important, but, if you want to really maximize the energy efficiency of your windows then you need to think about the ways that you cover your windows, such as with good quality curtains and blinds.
Add insulation
It goes without saying that one of the best energy-efficient additions that you can make for your home is to add the proper levels of insulation. Of course, there are plenty of types to choose from, however, one that you may not think about are rainscreen panels. These not only help to protect your property from the weather but also provide additional insulation to keep everyone inside nice and warm.
Best of all, rainscreen panels don’t have to be unsightly, which means that you don’t have to worry that they are going to impact on the overall look of your home.
The good news is that you can have a home that is energy efficient and that looks great. Meaning that you can take pride in it and also reduce how much you have to pay out to heat it too.
