Preparing Your House For the Chilly Winter Season

The time is approaching when the days will get shorter and the nights longer. For some, it is the dullest part of the year but for others, the season is all about basking in the pleasures of staying at home all cozy and warm in your skin soft quilt. The transition from summers to winters is not all sunshine and rainbows. Your need to give your house a makeover in order to make it winter-proof.

So, here are some tips to prepare your home for the chilly winter season:

1.        Take care of your plants: Move all the potted plants inside to prevent them from catching cold. The tropical plants cannot thrive in low temperatures and besides, they add a new look to your living room. Moreover, all the other plants should be pruned and trimmed effectively.

2.        Add layers: Winters is the time to invest in some beautiful quilts and amazing bed covers. As we all know, come winters spending time in bed becomes a luxury. Add pops of colours to all your bedding sheets and throw some classy rugs and carpets beneath your feet.

3.        Chimney cleaning: This is again a very significant area to invest in. To make the most optimum use of your pretty fireplace, you need to get the chimney cleared by a professional. It increases the efficiency and also is a much needed safety measure for your family.

4.        Curtains, window panes & tiles: Firstly, invest in pretty thick curtains to add freshness to the look of your house. Winter curtains are very different from the summer ones in terms of prints and fabric. Choosing energy efficient glass panes for windows which will help keep the chills away. Incorporate aesthetically pleasing tiles in your current home decor by moving for digital tiles, wall tiles, floor tiles, or ceramic tiles for that matter.

5.        Gutters cannot be left clogged: Make ample time to clean your gutters either by yourself or by employing a professional. This is a must do ritual for winters.

6.       Boiler Alert: Winters are the time when you need a good heating system. Therefore, make sure to tune up all your boilers. It also ensures a good life span for your heating system.

7.        Candles and lamps: Winters are the perfect occasion to have candles light up the interiors. Buy some creatively beautiful candles and make sure your guests don’t forget to look twice. Moreover, get yourself some artistically pleasing lamps which add that warmth and take up the aesthetic appearance of your home a notch higher. Always remember, candle light dinners are still in fashion!

Follow these steps religiously and bask in the glory of the mesmerizing winter season. Wake up the interior designer or the home decor expert inside you and get to work. Happy Winters!!