5 Ways to Keep Your Home Cool for Less this Summer

There’s no worse feeling than sweltering through a hot summer’s day on your own couch. Our homes should be places of respite and relaxation, not saunas. We have the beach and the gym for getting sunned and sweaty, right? With budgets tight and power bills on the rise, we’re getting smart about cooling our homes this summer. Plus, we’d much rather spend our hard-earned cash on cocktails than hefty power bills. From simple solutions like investing in blackout shades to techy and sustainable innovations, here are five energy efficient ways to keep your home cool this summer without breaking the bank.  

Take Shade 

Much like car sunshades, block-out blinds can stop solar heat from coming through your windows. Perfect for bedrooms and living spaces, these sunshades will help maintain temperatures while also providing extra privacy. If your house gets extra hot during summer and cool in winter, install block-out roller blinds in a colour that suits your home’s style. For a quick and easy short-term solution, pick up some window film which acts like a static cling blind. Bonus: it’ll also stop the sunlight from damaging your furniture. Win-win!

Swap your Sheets 

Looking for an excuse to invest in some luxurious Australian linen bedding? Swap your heavy cotton sheets for some light linen – and refresh your bedroom’s style for summer while you’re at it! Not only is linen a more breathable fabric, it’s also temperature regulating so it will work well in both summer and winter. A set of pastel pink gingham sheets with a couple of soft, fluffy cushions will transform your bedroom into a cool, calm oasis where sleep is prioritised when summer nights roll around. 

Try the Tech

If you’re going to invest in home cooling technology, make sure you do it properly. The new Hisense V Series Split System Reverse Cycle Air Conditioner is as smart and sustainable as it gets. It has an air purification system, is energy efficient and can even be controlled with your voice. The best part? You can operate the air con unit from anywhere you have an internet connection, meaning your lounge can be cooling down while you’re bathing at the beach.

Invest in a Fan

It may sound obvious but buying a functional fan is one of the easiest ways to keep your home cool during summer. While the fan won’t technically lower the temperature, it’ll move air around the room and create a breeze that keeps you cooler. If you’re looking for a stylish ceiling fan that also saves energy, we suggest investing in the Airfusion Climate fan. Using approximately 40% less electricity, it’ll help keep power bills down while ensuring you sleep well all summer long.

Go Low

Hot air rises, so the coolest place you can be during summer is closer to the floor. While we’re not suggesting you ditch your beautiful wooden bed frame and sleep on the ground, you can orient your home design around the smarts of science. Live in a two- or three-story home? Move your bedroom to the bottom floor. Time for a new bed? Invest in a futon, go low and avoid the summer night sweats.

Loved our tips for keeping your home cool for less this summer and looking for more home design inspiration? Check out our tips for styling a kid’s room and read up on our advice for styling your kitchen like a pro.