When the temperatures rise, keeping your home cool and comfortable can quickly become a challenge. While reaching for a fan might be your first thought, there are plenty of simple and effective ways to prevent your home from overheating in the first place.

From controlling the sunlight entering your rooms to making the most of cooler evening air, here are our top five ways to keep your home cool this summer.

1. Invest in Quality Blinds

Of course, our number one tip is blinds, and for good reason!

A significant amount of unwanted summer heat enters your home through your windows. Closing your blinds when the sun is at its strongest can help control the amount of sunlight entering the room, reducing glare and helping create a much more comfortable environment.

At MC Bespoke Blinds, we offer a wide selection of made-to-measure blinds, including Roller, Venetian, Perfect Fit, Pleated, Vision and Motorised Blinds. This means you can choose a style that complements your home while giving you greater control over heat and light. Our Pleated Blinds, for example, are specifically designed to provide effective heat and light control, making them a great option for conservatories and atriums.

For even greater protection, external blinds can stop the sun’s energy before it reaches your windows. MC Bespoke Blinds’ external roller blinds can block up to 96% of incoming solar heat radiation, making them an excellent solution for particularly sunny rooms.

2. Keep Windows Closed During the Hottest Part of the Day

Opening every window might seem like the obvious thing to do when you’re feeling warm, but on particularly hot days this can actually allow warmer outside air into your home.

Instead, consider keeping windows closed during the hottest hours of the afternoon, particularly on the sunny side of your property. Combine this with closed blinds to help keep unwanted heat outside.

Once the temperature drops later in the evening, you can open your windows and allow cooler air to circulate throughout your home.

3. Create a Cross-Breeze

When the outside temperature is cooler, make the most of it by creating a cross-breeze.

Opening windows on opposite sides of your home can encourage fresh air to travel through the property rather than simply entering and remaining in one room. Opening internal doors can also help air move more freely.

This can be particularly effective during the early morning and evening, giving your home an opportunity to cool down before the next warm day.

4. Reduce Heat from Appliances

Sunshine isn’t the only thing warming up your home. Everyday appliances can generate a surprising amount of additional heat.

On particularly warm days, consider limiting your use of ovens, tumble dryers and other heat-producing appliances during the afternoon. You could swap an oven-cooked meal for something cold, use an outdoor barbecue or wait until later in the evening before running certain appliances.

Remember to switch off unnecessary lights and electronics too. Small changes can make your rooms feel noticeably more comfortable.

5. Consider Outdoor Shading

Finally, think about stopping sunlight before it even reaches your home.

Awnings and canopies can provide welcome shade for patios and outdoor seating areas while also helping reduce the amount of direct sunlight reaching nearby windows and doors. MC Bespoke Blinds supplies a range of high-quality outdoor canopies and awnings throughout Newcastle and the wider North East.

Keep Your Home Comfortable with MC Bespoke Blinds

The right window coverings can make a big difference to the comfort of your home throughout summer, while adding privacy, light control and style all year round.

With more than 20 years’ experience supplying and fitting high-quality blinds, MC Bespoke Blinds offers made-to-measure solutions for homes throughout the North East.

Looking for the perfect blinds for your home this summer? Get in touch with MC Bespoke Blinds to discuss your requirements and arrange a quote.