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In old times, I remember we were asked to wear sweaters instead of using heater in order to keep ourselves warm. In those times we used to be like why would anybody do that when you have comfort and affordability? Well, the answer lies in the below quote: ‘A wise man saves’.
Well, that’s true! Being any class whether in this modern world or old age, who wouldn’t want to save money on electricity bills, an energy that has the propensity of being saved? Who wouldn’t want to use this easy method and rather spend on something fun and identifiable?
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Creating an energy-efficient is therefore one of the wisest decisions a person could make in order to save for yourself as well as for the economy in near future. Apart from being socially responsible, it guarantees your wallet having money more than before and also a stylish, futuristic home of wise people. Now that’s the job of a perfect interior designer as well.
How to save energy
Saving energy is a very easy and futuristic task that can be efficient for you economically. There are certain ways of doing that. Just follow the simple methods shown below on building an energy efficient home.
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Installation of a ceiling fan
You must be thinking about it being in almost every home but what’s the difference between traditional and reverse one?
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A ceiling fan not only keeps you cool in summer but can also switch your fan now to make its blades rotate in reverse. This results in creation of soft breeze of warm air upwards.
This can also help in winters. Simply look for the reverse switch near the top of your fan unit which will make the blades rotate in opposite direction thus pushing the hot air that is trapped near the ceiling down to your living space.
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Now this approach can save air conditioner which uses up to 3500 watts of energy while a ceiling fan uses 60 watts. Interesting, no?
There are so many designs in market now that can be a source of decoration for your house. A ceiling fan can also be an easy way to add décor to your home design if you want to decorate yourself or through the source of interior design.
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Paint Color: substitute for excess lighting
Lights are the basic needs which can’t be compromised. However, there can be approaches that can decrease the consumption of lights and lighting up your lives.
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According to the US energy information administration, estimates say that lighting accounts for up to 11% of residential electricity consumption. How about replacing your excess lights with paints? Paint color on the wall works in the same manner as compact fluorescent bulbs when it comes to energy saving interior design, light color paints on the wall can reflect more light, thereby producing more light using the same source of light as compared to the dark color paints.
Light paint colors not only light up your house but can also keep it cool, making an energy-efficient home.
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Lights can light up your wallets however, this doesn’t mean you need to go insane and paint every room color whitish. Perception can make you warm even in winters. For example, orange or yellow colors can make you feel warm and blue cooler. You can change your paint twice a year.
LED Lighting
Switching fromincandescent to LED light bulbs can save you 40% or more on energy costs. Non LED users will definitely say that these bulbs do not produce the same warm light,howeverm LED is quickly making advances and will soon come out with cheaper and productive bulbs that recreate the warm glow of incandescent.
Flooring as an efficient source of energy
Studies as well as perception show that carpet and rugs absorb a lot of heat specifically in winter season. A simple rug can work well in your house and create an amazing interior design and simplicity is the essential beauty. Area rugs can also be a great choice because of comfort and softness.
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If we talk about hard flooring such as stained concrete, laminate or the like, as opposed to carpeting, adding or subtracting area rugs can help the room feel warmer or cooler. Moreover, positioning of floors is another important thing to make sure that it doesn’t block the air from vent deflectors.
Efficient windows and skylights and Drapes
Vitality proficient windows and sky facing windows really keep your rugs and furniture from blurring, since they cut out UV beams, also making it less expensive and simpler to keep your home agreeable. On the other hand consider window movies to keep your home cool in the mid-year (despite the fact that they may keep you from utilizing the sun’s glow as a part of winter).
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Moreover, hanging beautiful drapes on windows or room can be a great source to add color and pattern to the décor of a room. It can also maximize the absorption of heat of your home. If you open the drapes in winter, this will bring the natural light out, reducing the need f an electrical source of heating equipment.
Replace Your Water Heater With a Tankless One
Winters are loved because of hot water bath daily. How about utilizing that fun through the use of tankless water heater? It provides hot water whenever needed. Tankless water heaters only heat the water when it is turned on. Savings from using an energy-start rated tanklesss water heater can amount to $100 per year as stated on energy.gov.
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Although these tankless water heaters are more immoderate than their less effective partners, they normally last more (run of the mill lifespan of 20 years), making the speculation more beneficial. Verellenhc has covered some really efficient ones
On the off chance that you would prefer not to spend the additional cash on another water warmer, then consider just turning down the indoor regulator by a couple of degrees on your ebb and flow water radiator—it’s superior to doing nothing, and each and every piece helps over the long run.
Right choice for insulation
Insulation is a good option for maintaining heat in your home and building an energy-efficient home which is the main purpose. Picking up on insulators is a bit tricky task so one has to make sure before buying it to ensure the right type of insulator for better future.
Place Film on Your Windows
Films in your homes can definitely reduce the heat and add an element of décor to your newly designed home by an interior designer as well. This can be efficient for saving the furniture as well as other appliances from rust and dust.
Cool roofs
Cool roofs can be made using tiles, shingles or other substances like paint. This way allows the air conditioning expenses out of your life as it makes your home cooler. This is also a fact that roofs are heating and cooling source in the respective weathers.
Plant Trees for Climate Control
Landscape architecture is also a form of interior design as well as efficient and economical way of building your home. Landscaping is an important part of ensuring your home looks beautiful, but it can also prevent energy wastage.
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Trees are not only source of oxygen or decoration but also by plantation,you allow the trees to shield your house from the sun. In winter, these branches that are stripped of their leaves will be able to let the sun into your home to keep it warm.
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To conclude, following the above ways not only reduce your cost but also beautifies your house and enables you to save money for future or for your comfort. As it is said, everything has an opportunity cost so energy also has an opportunity cost i.e. money which can be saved easily.