Late November is the perfect time to start preparing your home for the festive season. With longer and darker evenings, you want to make sure your living space is cosy, comfortable and ready for all those Christmas parties, family dinners and movie nights.
With the right choice of window treatments, you can not only enhance your home’s comfort and appearance but also save on energy costs. See how to make your home not only cosy ahead of Christmas, but also energy efficient!
Curtains
Heavy, thermal curtains are a great choice for the winter season. Choose the styles that are lined, as they offer an additional barrier between the cold outdoors and your warm home. In fact, using lined curtains in conjunction with double glazing can offer significant energy savings.
It’s best to look out for thicker fabrics like velvet or lined cotton that can trap heat effectively and create a cosy, warm atmosphere. Darker tones like deep red, burgundy, olive, emerald green or rich golds can complement your Christmas decor and add a touch of elegance. If you are a fan of a more contemporary look, consider modern geometric patterns or shimmering metallics to add a bit of sparkle to your home.
Blinds
Blinds are another popular option and they are perfect for adding warmth to a room. They not only help insulate your windows, but they also offer precise light control, which is perfect during the shorter winter days. For a better balance between privacy and light, choose Roman blinds or Venetian blinds, which are known for their excellent insulating properties.
If you have large windows or patio doors, vertical blinds are a good idea or for an even more rustic and classic look, wooden blinds are the answer.
Christmas Lights
Nothing says “Christmas” quite like twinkling lights. They are perfect to wrap around your window frames or hanging inside the window. You can also arrange them onto a circle shape to create a sparkly wreath that can be hung in the window or on the door.
Wreaths or Garlands
One of the most traditional holiday decorations are Christmas wreaths. You can either make one yourself using spruce and pine cones or you can buy one in your local garden centre. If you want to embrace the tradition but with a bit of a modern twist, you can make a wreath out of red berries, cinnamon sticks or even dried fruit! Whichever option you go for, it’s sure your wreath will look stunning on your front door or a window.
By choosing the right window treatments, you can create a warm, cosy and festive atmosphere this Christmas. With so many ideas at your disposal, you can go creative and turn your home into a true winter wonderland, ready for all those Christmas celebrations and family gatherings!