How To Make Your House A Home This Winter

The winter chill has well and truly hit Adelaide, but sadly there is no freeze on inflation or interest rates coming any time soon.

So, let’s explore the budget-friendly trends that are hot topics in Adelaide homes this winter.

Both home owners and tenants are feeling the pinch and it is not only the cold weather and interest rates that have a nasty bite this year!

Increasing energy costs are adding fuel to the fire which means it is time to hot-foot it into places like Kmart, Spotlight and Target and look for ways to put warm and cosy vibes into your home without breaking the bank.

Throw rugs offer fantastic value for money. When it is cold and wet outside and your family is tucked indoors watching their favourite Netflix series, comfy throw rugs are the go!

You can turn off the heating and cuddle up beneath snuggly faux fur, chunky knit or soft polyester throw rugs to get month after month of winter warmth for very little outlay.

Still cold? Why not invest in a heated throw rug from Kmart!

Turn off the lights, save power and dial up the cosy mood with candles this winter. Just looking at a flame makes you feel warmer, and with a range of scents available you can easily create a toasty environment with affordable candles from Spotlight.

This winter popular candle fragrances include spicy chai, sweet vanilla, hot chocolate and zesty orange – all great scents to make your house feel and smell deliciously warm and inviting.

Tip: If you are selling your home in winter light a candle during your open inspections to help potential buyers feel quite at home.

A hot cup of tea goes down well on a cold winter’s day. With bold kettle designs and teawares brightening our kitchens it is easy to banish grey winter gloom from your home while keeping up with the latest trends.

Check out the new and exciting tea flavours and teawares at T Life in Norwood or T2 at Tea Tree Plaza in Adelaide’s north east suburbs, and add appliances like the Russell Hobbs toaster and kettle and slow cooker available in rich burgundy red from Target to put some sizzling style into your kitchen.

Nothing adds a cheerier vibe to your home in winter than activities with the kids.

1. Open the linen cupboard and watch the kids build cosy forts with sheets and furniture. Throw in their sleeping bags and they’ll be warm and happy with their indoor camping experience.
2. Baking with the kids is a great way to make your house feel like a home. Whip up some chocolate muffins or a batch of banana bread and the house will soon warm up and smell amazing.
3. Games that get you moving help to keep the winter chill at bay. Twister, hide and seek and indoor bowls are cost free ways to get the blood pumping and keep everyone laughing.Is your house feeling warm and homely already? We’re so pleased!