Making summer last all year long

Do you ever wish you could bottle up the Summer months to save for the cooler and darker seasons?

With Autumn drawing closer, here are our top five tips on how to keep the zest of Summer alive in your home.

As the days fall shorter and temperatures begin to cool, most of us spend less time in our gardens.

When an extra layer just won’t cut it, incorporating a heated sheltered area can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors in comfort all year round.

To take the edge off the colder weather, a Luxaflex® awning with a built-in all-weather heater is a stylish solution. Add spotlights to the arm or an integrated lightbox to your awning for a luminous finish. Awnings can also provide protection from drizzle and showers so you don’t have to hurry back indoors.

A bright bloom prevents gloom!

Flowers and plants are a great way to brighten up your garden area and can evoke that Summer feeling regardless of the weather.

If you’re looking for plants that are low maintenance, head to the garden centre and seek out evergreen options. Box plants will look great outside patio doors and are easy to look after. Why not look at fragrant plants and herbs too, lemon balm, rosemary and thyme are all hardy options.

Always remember to add mulch to your garden plants to insulate the roots and protect them from harmful winter weather such as ice and snow.

Although Autumn is just around the corner, there is no need to say goodbye to your favourite outdoor accessories like rugs and pillows.

A garden storage chest is a handy way of protecting garden pieces that you may grow tired of lugging inside and outside of your home as the weather changes.

Opt for a stylish outdoor storage solution that is durable and can be locked for extra security.

Give your home a summer refresh with a light lingering window dressing.

When choosing the perfect window treatments, we’d recommend our Pirouette® window blinds that work by softly dispersing the natural light throughout the room. Choose from exclusive silks, linens or satins for that extra luxurious touch.

You can also pair your window blind with PowerView® Automation smart technology to hide those darker mornings! Simply set your blind’s opening and closing times to match the new daylight hours through your smart device.

In the sunny summer months, you'll find us soaking up the glorious sun and heat, courtesy of mother nature, but in the cooler winter months, Duette® window shades will help to keep your home toasty and warm thanks to the blind’s unique insulating honeycomb design.

Duette® thermal window dressings trap heat, reducing up to 46% of heat loss at the window, keeping your room warm and reducing energy costs. Learn more about our insulating and energy saving blinds.

If you’re looking for a way to inject summer into your home all year round, be sure to make a note of these tips and tricks.