{"id":96797,"date":"2018-09-18T00:49:11","date_gmt":"2018-09-17T22:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=96797"},"modified":"2018-11-07T01:57:10","modified_gmt":"2018-11-07T00:57:10","slug":"preparing-your-house-for-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/preparing-your-house-for-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing Your House For Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fall is getting closer, and with it comes days of rain, lower temperatures and earlier nightfall. It\u2019s the prelude to the harsher and darker days of winter, but this isn’t necessarily a bad thing – in fact, it’s a perfect time to reflect and enjoy the warmth of our homes. For this reason, it\u2019s important to prepare your home so you have a comfortable place to spend long days inside. In this article from <\/span>ShBarcelona<\/b><\/a>, we will talk about how to prepare your house for the fall. You won\u2019t want to miss this!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our first advice is that you clean along the way as you change out your wardrobe, so you\u2019ll have more space in the back to store your things that is free of dust and mites that that may have accumulated throughout the year. When changing out your wardrobe, it\u2019s best to choose clothes that you\u2019re certain you\u2019ll wear so as not to overflow your <\/span>closet<\/b><\/a>. It\u2019s easier to use your closet when it\u2019s not bursting with clothes, and besides, we all have specific pieces that we almost always wear, as well as things that we know we never wear. It can also be helpful to have quilts, duvets, bedspreads, blankets and rugs on hand in case you end up needing them on especially cold nights. Having them clean and ready for use keeps you from having to wait when you want to snuggle up under a warm blanket or put your bare feet on a soft rug. <\/span><\/p>\n

Next, we recommend completing a scrupulous <\/span>cleaning<\/b><\/a> of your home in order to get rid of any leftover dust or mites, which can become dangerous for those with allergies when they are allowed to continue thriving in the house. It\u2019s also important to collect awnings, umbrellas and other things that create shade for your <\/span>terrace<\/b><\/a> or balcony that might be ruined in the rain and other bad weather, since you won\u2019t really need sun protection in the upcoming months anyway. You can also take advantage of the opportunity to check your radiator and heater and clean them out if necessary. This way, you can be sure they\u2019re ready to use when you need to warm up your home a bit. <\/span><\/p>\n

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In order to make your house more comfortable in the fall, it\u2019s also a good idea to change out your <\/span>curtains<\/b><\/a>. Thicker and darker curtains do two things for your home: they keep existing heat inside and also provide and generate more warmth. Adding curtains to a room that already has blankets, cushions and rugs adds a warmer and more elegant touch to the <\/span>decor<\/b><\/a>. Neutral colors combined with warmer colors like maroon, dark orange, burgundy and even dark green are without a doubt excellent choices. Blankets made from smooth, nice material are the crown jewel of sofas in the fall and winter, where you can snuggle up and seek refuge in the cold days ahead. Resting your feet on a soft <\/span>rug<\/b><\/a> is one of the other joys of fall days, so for these items, we recommend choosing natural rather than synthetic materials, as they are better and more sustainable.<\/span><\/p>\n

What do you think of our suggestions for preparing your home for fall? Is there something else you\u2019d recommend?<\/b><\/p>\n

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