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There’s nothing worse than feeling cold in your own home and while we don’t want our energy bills to sky rocket in these chilly months, there are plenty of ways to get your space feeling warmer and cosier, from installing drapes to having a soft rug underfoot when you kick off your shoes.
With the seemingly ever-rising cost of energy, investing in ways to keep the cold out and the heat in, is a smart move which will pay off over time. One of the easiest ways to do this is with the right window furnishings and the bonus is, you can give your home a stylish new look at the same time.
Melbourne stylist and Carpet Court ambassador Heather Nette-King says covering up your windows on a cool night can feel like giving your room a warm hug! “The best forms of insulation are thick blinds, curtains and plantation shutters – and even better than that is a combination of these three.” Yes, gone are the days of needing every window in your home to look exactly the same.
So, what are the best insulating options? Blockout blinds not only keep your room dark, they’re also great at keeping the cold out. Combine these with an extra layer of blockout curtains in your bedrooms and you’re giving yourself an extra dark, extra warm room!
If the clean, classic look of plantation shutters is more your aesthetic, Heather says these are also an effective way to keep heat inside as they are custom-made to fit snugly into your window frames. “The thick PVC material is heat and moisture-resistant.”
Having your blinds and curtains measured and installed by the professionals will go a long way to keeping out drafts. “I like curtains to hang from well above the actual window frame, and to gently ‘puddle’ on the floor,” says Heather. “This abundance of fabric will make your ceilings look taller (trust me) and also make it trickier for the heat to escape from indoors.” It definitely gives a designer look too, with curtains very much back in vogue!
And when it comes to dragging yourself out of your warm bed on a cold morning, there’s nothing like the feel of a soft rug under your bare feet, is there? Carpet Court has an amazing range which will not only add warmth to your home but that all-important texture too, whether you prefer something neutral or to make a statement with colour and pattern. And remember our favourite rug rule: if in doubt, go bigger!
Some of our favourite picks from Carpet Court are the Darren Palmer Collection and the cute kids room rugs which will add colour and fun to bedrooms and nurseries. Let’s face it, our little ones spend a lot of time on the floor, so make it soft and warm for them!
Find everything to warm up your windows and floors at Carpet Court.
