Living in a tropical country, you have to used to hot weather every day. Therefore, the design concept of the house should made according to the summer interior concept which can make the house still feel comfortable in hot weather.
Most people usually prefer to use air conditioners at home to reduce heat. Even though, with a few simple tips and tricks, you can make the house stay cool and fresh. Check out some of the ideas below.
Use Bright Paint
To make your home look cooler and fresher, choosing bright paint colors is claimed by designers to be the easiest and cheapest way. Bright colors will make the room seem more spacious and comfortable so that the room doesn’t feel cramped and claustrophobic. And, you can make the bright and fresher room atmosphere by some chair cushions or brightly colored sheets with cool materials.
Don’t Forget the Curtains
Glass is a good heat conductor material. Because, almost 30% of the heat can come from the window. Therefore, to reduce the heat that spreads on your glass windows, leave the blinds and curtains closed during the day. By this way, the sun’s heat reflected back outside so that it will keep the temperature in the room cool. To make the sunlight enter the house, use curtains with sheer material that not too thick.
Add Plants
The most effective way to make a room cooler and fresher is to add some plants into the room. You can put plants in small pots in several corners of the room. It’s a great way to bring natural elements from the outdoors into your home. Add some plants, small or large, not only purifies the air in the room, but it also gives special ambiance. For indoor plants, choose kind of plants that easy to maintain.
Adjust Air Circulation
Create a good air circulation system in the house. Not only for entrance, the door also functioned as a pathway for fresh air to enter the house. Open doors will create fresh air flow in the house. In addition to the door of the house, it is also recommended to open windows regularly in the morning and evening. By this step, you will get fresh air in the house.
Create a High Ceiling
A high ceiling will make the air temperature inside the house cooler, no matter how hot the sun outside. Another advantage of high ceilings is the house will look wider even though it’s actually not that wide.
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