Add a little ambiance to your home with these 13 upgrades
When you look around your home, does it make you feel relaxed? Comfortable? Maybe you’ve finally reached a point where you’re living in the lap of luxury.
No? Well, saddle up because all it takes is a new set of curtains here and an area rug there to make your home look radiant.
If you’re ready to add a little ambiance to your home, we’re prepared to help with these 15 small upgrades designed to make a big impact.
1. Functional and attractive
Honeywell Ceiling Fan via Amazon.com
Ceiling fans can make all the difference in a room, so when you’re ready to replace your outdated fans, or when you’re ready to install the first ceiling fan in your home, choose this Honeywell LED one. It’s available in bronze, brushed nickel or white, has a quiet reversible motor with three speeds and dual-finish reversible blades. Set an up or downdraft for optimal airflow and enjoy the visual appeal of this simple furnishing. The best part? You can control the settings with a remote, so you don’t even have to stand up to make adjustments.
Promising review: “We love the look of this fan, and it works pretty well in our home office. It was fairly easy to install … We are going to purchase a second set for our kids’ room.”
2. Create a relaxing ambiance
Creative Scents Dublin Home Decor Tray and Orbs via Amazon.com
This subtle addition to your living room, kitchen, or bedroom can generate a unique feel. The tray has protectors at the bottom to save your surfaces from scratches, and the heavy resin adds extra durability. These decorations will not rust, do not need to be shined clean and come in a gift box, so it feels like you’re receiving a present. The tray does have indentations for the orbs, so there is no risk of them sliding off and onto your glass table or feet.
Promising review: “These decorative orbs make a beautiful centerpiece. They look very classy and seem to be great quality. I added some glass stones to the tray to make sure the balls don’t roll off and break ( I have young children so nothing is safe). The centerpiece is exactly what I was looking for, and it matches perfectly with my table. They would make a very nice gift too! I would recommend this product.”
3. Add a little something
Nourison Aloha Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug via Amazon.com
Whether you’re generating a fun feel on your patio or want to spruce up a section of your home, area rugs are the way to go. This Nourison area rug is available in various colors, so you can either add a little color or stick with a classic blend of black, white and gray. These rugs are perfect for heavily trafficked areas and can be spot-cleaned. The pile height is .25″ and features low shedding.
Promising review: “This rug is awesome! It looks great, has been through the weather ringer from summer till December and still looks fantastic in color. Worth every penny!”
When you want to treat yourself to a latte at home, foamy milk is a must. Here are three excellent milk frothers good for coffee, tea or anything else you want to sip.
Handheld: The Milk Boss ($9.99) makes quick work of a cup of milk and also works great for mixing up matcha and protein powders.
Manual: Do your own milk frothing with “10 to 100” pumps of the plunger in this stainless steel model ($18.97), which, by the way, is pretty enough to sit out on the table.
Automatic: All it takes is one button to warm your milk and get it foamy with this electric frother ($33.99). Or skip the heat and make cold foam for iced lattes.
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Get that chic look with cozy lighting: Skip the harsh, sterile lighting. When you’re shopping for bulbs, temperature matters. Avoid LEDs above 5000k and opt for warm, white LEDs around 2700k to 3000k. They emit a softer light that creates a more inviting vibe, so you can look extra marvelous, darling.
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Cuts your EV’s driving range by 31%. It’s all based on the outside-versus-inside temp; 100 degrees is 30 degrees above a comfortable 70-degree interior. A 10-degree winter day puts you 60 degrees below 70, and so it sucks up 51% of your battery to keep you warm. That’s nearly a full percentage point per degree!
Summer essentials: 9 home gadgets under $25 on Amazon
This summer is the perfect time to invest in home gadgets. Get some smart tech, upgrade your office setup, improve your TV viewing experience and get the most from your essential oils.
Worried about the cost? Don’t be. You can get all the cool gadgets you need to improve your office, kitchen, living room, bathroom and even your garden, all for less than $25.
The most accurate weather information for your exact location
When it comes to weather, we trust our phones more than the guy on TV. Many apps are out there that provide weather information, but there’s a big problem with most of them. Traditional weather apps run forecasts by zip code or from national weather centers, which means they don’t cover where you’re actually standing. How often does your phone cheerfully say it’s a bright, sunny day while thunder is rocking the house?
For a relaxing vacation, it’s hard to beat a sunny destination. What’s better than sipping your favorite beverage while catching some rays? The sand, the sun and the clear blue ocean with a nice warm breeze, it’s simply paradise! But how do you know which beaches are duds, and which are worth visiting? I’ve rounded up seven of my absolute favorites!
