Dealing with the Lone Star State’s Weather: Tips on Home Design

 

When it comes to Texas weather, unpredictability is the name of the game. From heavy rain to blistering heat to freezing temperatures, the state is known to welcome varied weather conditions as the seasons change.

If you’re looking to maximize residential comfort as the weather continues to fluctuate, we’ve got you covered.

Here are some home design tips to help you increase interior comfort and energy efficiency.

1. Opt for Low-E Glass Doors and Windows

Replacing regular doors and windows with low-e (low-emissivity) glass alternatives is a great way to keep your home cool during the hot summer months and warm during freezing Texas nights.

Low-e glass prevents destructive UV rays from entering your home and causing excessive heating. Similarly, it reflects winter heat back inside, ensuring your home remains comfortably warm during cooler months.

Not only will you feel more comfortable, but you’ll also notice a reduction in your electricity bills.

Invest in affordable low-e glass steel French doors, steel windows, steel sliding doors, and double wrought iron doors.  

2. You Can’t Go Wrong With a Dutch Door

Installing a versatile Dutch door is a great way to control air circulation.

During hot summer months, you can open the top half to improve ventilation and prevent your interior space from feeling hot, humid, and muggy. During cooler months, you can partially open the top half when receiving deliveries.

This is a great way to avoid opening the door in its entirety and allowing warm air to escape.

Dutch doors also increase residential safety during COVID-19—find out more here.

We also suggest looking into installing a wrought iron entry door or steel front door with tight seals to maximize energy efficiency.

3. Invest in Cool Surface Materials

Wood, carpet, vinyl, and fiberglass floors are known to make interior spaces feel warmer during hot months. Instead, opt for cool surface materials like ceramic and porcelain tiles, hardwood, or natural stone tiles.

4. Light Colors for the Win!

Is your home bathed in dark colors? Incorporate more pastels and light hues into your color scheme.

Light colors expertly deflect heat, making your home feel more comfortable, cool, and inviting. Opt for a modern minimalist scheme to increase aesthetic appeal while maximizing energy efficiency.

5. Incorporate Plants Into Your Space

Indoor plants not only improve air quality, but also absorb heat. Make the most of their air purifying and humidifying properties by indulging in plants like areca palm tree, aloe vera, ficus tree, snake plant, golden pothos, peace lily, weeping fig, and bamboo palm.   

Looking for low-e glass doors and windows? Pinky’s Iron Doors stocks a wide range of affordable and durable iron patio doors, pocket steel doors, black steel doors, single iron doors, custom steel doors, and custom iron doors, among others. Check out their collection to get started!

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