Heat plan: cooling in and around the house

The Dutch summer regularly shows its best side. It's great if you're staying in the Netherlands this summer. When the sparrows are falling off the roof at home, you naturally want to keep a cool head. Curious about the best tips for staying home? You can read them in this heat plan!

Keep it cool

A lot of heat can also enter through the exterior walls of a house. There are several things you can do to keep it cooler indoors. Have you always wanted to paint your house a light color? Painting the exterior walls white reflects sunlight, slowing down the heat penetration. Three guesses why Greece has so many beautiful white houses. Trees and plants also offer shelter from the sun. Plant your garden strategically, creating shade in the right places. Think, for example, of palm grasses or olive trees. The various home furnishings stores in Villa ArenA have beautiful plant pots in their selection.

Summerproof sun protection

When it's warm outside, our natural reaction is often to open the windows immediately. But did you know that during high daytime temperatures, it's better to keep the windows closed? This prevents heat from penetrating. In the late evening, open the windows to let the air in. Because nobody wants a family of mosquitoes keeping you company at night, it's a good idea to fit your windows with insect screens. To block out the sun even more effectively, sun protection offers a solution. Roller shutters, screens, Venetian blinds, shutters, vertical blinds, or (Roman) curtains. The possibilities are endless! The experts at Berg & Berg and Woninginrichting-aanhuis know exactly what to do. Feel free to stop by for advice tailored to your home.

Let it rain

Wonderfully refreshing and a real eye-catcher in the garden. We're talking about the outdoor shower! If you're not blessed with a swimming pool in your garden, an outdoor shower is a realistic alternative. Visit one of our bathroom stores to explore the possibilities. For that extra spa feeling, a rain shower is the ideal choice. Feeling a bit handy yourself? Then roll up your sleeves and choose a sleek outdoor shower with a concrete look, a wooden back wall, or gold details.

Enjoy!

Finally, the most important piece of advice: don't worry too much. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and take it easy for once. Create a cozy relaxation spot with a hammock, for example. A nice drink and a good book. Nothing more to do, right? Enjoy this summer!