How to Fall in Love With Your Home This Winter

Your relationship with your home might be complicated, especially if you're spending more time than ever before within its four walls. However, you can recreate that loving feeling with a few simple tips to create the home of your dreams, and save some money too! 

Create a Peaceful Space

Research has shown that meditation, even only five minutes, can make you happier. And who doesn’t want to be happier? Your home can aid in your blissed-out mental state if you create the right place to find your zen.

Create an area in your home where you can consistently find peace and quiet. Make sure the space you create is calming and will keep you free from distractions. Pick a spot that’s far away from the hustle and bustle and make it comfortable with pillows, candles, and whatever else creates a peaceful environment for you. Using the Somfy myLink™ app you can even create a daily schedule, so you'll know that when the blinds close it's time to focus on mindfulness. 

Since myLink works with Amazon Alexa, you don’t even need to have your phone handy in order to set the scene for relaxation. You can simply say, “Alexa, it's time to meditate,” and the blinds will close, your lights will dim, and your zen playlist will kick on. Now you can work on your mindfulness without needing to touch your distracting phone.

Keep Warm

It's the perfect season to stay snuggled up at home with that special someone...even if that special someone is Netflix. (Put on that next episode, we won’t judge!)

Get a cuddly throw blanket in your favorite color or go a little more high tech with smart home solutions. Keeping your home warm without breaking the bank is a pretty smart thing to do, which is why there are plenty of home automation technologies aimed at cost-effective heating. 

For instance, smart thermostats learn your routines so you don’t waste energy when you’re not at home.  Motorized window coverings you can schedule from your phone can help prevent heat loss through windows, even when you’re not at home to close the shades yourself. Connecting to a service like IFTTT (If This, Then That) means that you can connect your smart shades with the weather outside, automatically lowering the shades when the weather hits 80 degrees or raising them to let in warm natural light when the weather chills. With the help of home automation, it’s now simple to keep your home warm and inviting.

Protect Your Privacy and Your Home

Security concerns, including nosy neighbors, can make it hard to love the place you live. Putting your blinds on a schedule means your home can appear lived-in, even when you're on a romantic weekend away. Using the myLink app’s vacation mode to move your blinds and shades means the neighbors never even have to know you’re gone. 

Plus rolling shutters can protect the beautiful French doors you love from burglars looking for an easy entry point. Rolling shutters aren’t just a great way to stay safe, they can also keep you toasty by preventing heat loss! Updating your privacy and security are truly great ways to help you fall back in love with your home and spend more special moments inside with loved ones.

Create a Beautiful Outdoor Space

It might be winter now, but is your outdoor space ready for when the sun starts shining? A beautiful outdoor space can make your home go from “whatever” to “wow!” 

 If you're feeling stir-crazy, a beautiful outdoor space can be the perfect solution. Installing a retractable awning or investing in motorized insect screens can help you truly love your time outside. No more burning in the sun or being eaten alive by bugs when you just want to enjoy some time outdoors.

Extend your awning with a phrase thanks to voice control, or lower your screens right from an app on your phone. It’s never been easier or more convenient to create an outdoor space that you’ll love all season! 

What are some ways you plan to upgrade your home this winter? Share in the comments!

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