Easy Ways to Make your Home Feel Warmer and Cozier

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Do you feel as though your home isn’t as warm as it could be? If so then now is the time for you to make a change. This guide will help you pinpoint the source of the issue so that you can look forward to a brighter future for your whole family.

Eliminate Cold Drafts

If drafts are making you feel chilly in your older home then now is the time for you to take action against that. Living in an older home doesn’t mean that you have to deal with a very uncomfortable draft. It’s very easy for you to fix cold air drafts by simply taking the time to seal any air leaks around your home. Making sure that you have enough insulation is also key. You can fix drafty windows without investing in new ones too. The only thing you have to do is air-seal your home. 

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Increase Insulation

Do you find that your upstairs is too hot? Maybe you have one room that is way warmer than others around your home. Either way, this is usually a sign that you do not have sufficient insulation, or that you have HVAC issues. You can use a short-term fix here, such as a portable air conditioner, or even a box fan. This will temporarily ease the problem. With that in mind, the long-term solution would be for you to increase your attic insulation. If your home already has some brand-new insulation then your air conditioning unit may be due an upgrade.  You can learn when to replace an air conditioner online, so make sure that you look into that if you can. If you are stuck for ideas then one thing you can do is look into heat pump repair online, by Fox Family Heating and Air Conditioning. This is the best way for you to make your home feel warmer and way cozier.

Embrace Natural Light

Natural light has a huge impact when it comes to creating a comfortable home. Not only does the warmth of the sunlight help to boost your mood in winter, but bright light all year round helps your home to feel cozier and much more inviting. If you are concerned that natural light is going to increase the temperature of your home, then you have nothing to worry about here. Sheer or even white cotton curtains can be used to deflect a bit of the heat. If your home has been air-sealed or expertly insulated then letting the sun shine in is probably not a big deal or a sign of temperature concern. Bright and natural light year-round is one of the best ways for you to make your home feel more inviting, so keep that in mind.

Cozy and arm LED Lights

Another thing you need to do is look into cozy and warm LED lights. LED bulbs can be a fantastic choice if you want to boost your home’s efficiency rating, but remember, some of them can give off a hue that is just far too harsh. Harsh and bright lighting can be overwhelming to visitors within your home too. If you want to add a bit of a cozy touch to your home then one thing you can do is swap the bulbs you have for ones that are warm or yellow, without the blue or white hue. This is a very small change and believe it or not, you can make it in an afternoon. It can make a major difference to your home’s comfort levels.

Add some Fabric Curtains

Fabric curtains add both texture and color to your home and they also help to add some insulation around your windows. In the winter this is a great way for you to keep warm air in, and cold air out. In the summer, the roles are reversed, meaning your home will stay cooler. Usually, air leaks are responsible for cold air drafts in winter and blasts of hot air in summer, so keep this in mind if you want to make a major difference to your home.

Surround Yourself with What You Love

Believe it or not, one of the best things you can do to try and boost how comfortable your home is would be for you to fill your home with things that make you feel at ease. This could be artwork or it could even be books and sports memorabilia. Having photos of family and friends, or even places that you have been to in the past can also be a fantastic way for you to make your home much more inspiring. You may also find that it acts as a mood boost. Supporting a favorite artist by displaying artwork in your home can be good too, as it helps to showcase your personality to your guests.

Eliminate Clutter

It is also a very good idea for you to eliminate clutter. Sure, you have to surround yourself with love, but at the same time it’s important for you to get rid of clutter as much as possible. Donating items you don’t need anymore is a fantastic way for you to recycle and for you to remove things from your home. Doing this can help you to get peace of mind and it also gives you the chance to feel a bit more comfortable. Remember also that the less stuff you have, the more likely it is to stay clean, as you will have a cleaner space and therefore have less clutter to deal with.

Area Rugs

Area rugs can add a lot of warmth and style. They can also go a long way when it comes to insulating your floor. This is especially the case if your home has a lot of wood, laminate or tile flooring. Gaps around your home’s foundation suck in cold air from the outside too, so if you don’t have carpeted floors, you may find that your feet feel the cold pockets, especially during winter.

Include Live Plants

Freshly cut flowers and live houseplants are ideal if you want to make your home feel much more comfortable. There are so many houseplants that are easy to grow as well. Many homeowners use plants so that they can improve their indoor air quality. Even though indoor plants are great for cleaning the air, you do need to remember that you need around 80 plants per room for it to have a significant impact. If you want to make your life easier then one thing you can do is install a heat pump system. This works to both heat and cool your home, not to mention that it filters the air all at the same time. 

Invest in Good Linen

Investing in a good set of bed linen, or linen that is specific to the season that you’re in can make a monumental difference to your home. Including some soft throw blankets throughout your home can also make it feel warmer and cozier. This is especially the case in rooms that you use quite often. When summer rolls around, simply swap them out and you will notice a huge difference. 

Set your Thermostat

One of the most important things to take note of is your home’s temperature. Having a HVAC system that is able to modulate, regardless of what temperature is comfortable to you, will help a lot here. It can also help you to minimize your home’s energy use while boosting comfort overall. A smart thermostat is a worthy investment too as it can help you to regulate your home’s energy use while keeping your home at a very comfortable temperature. It can learn your preferences as well as what makes you feel comfortable, so make sure that you keep this in mind. Smart thermostats are also ideal as they help you to keep the general cost down, as you won’t be heating your home when you aren’t in.

Put up some Art

Believe it or not, good artwork is often the best way for you to make your home feel warmer and cozier. If you put up some artwork that has a lot of warm hues then this can translate to your home. You would be surprised at how much of a difference this can make to the feel of your home, not to mention that it can also give you a psychological boost. If you want to help yourself here then make sure that you are choosing art that actually appeals to you.

Choose pieces that you love seeing on your wall and that mean something to you. If you choose something just because you think it is popular then this will work against you and it will also make it much more difficult for you to get the result you are looking for when it comes to your home’s warmth, so be mindful of that. If you need cheap art, go to yard sales and even thrift stores as you will soon find that you can find what you need.

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Kori is a late diagnosed autistic/ADHD mom. She is currently located in Albany, NY where she is raising a neurodiverse family. Her older daughter is non-speaking autistic (and also has ADHD and Anxiety) and her youngest daughter is HSP/Gifted. A blogger, podcaster, writer, product creator, and coach; Kori shares autism family life- the highs, lows, messy, and real. Kori brings her own life experiences as an autistic woman combined with her adventures in momming to bring you the day-to-day of her life at home. Kori is on a mission to empower moms of autistic children to make informed parenting decisions with confidence and conviction.

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