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Heat up your home

With the nights drawing in and temperatures dropping, it’s time to hunker down for the colder months. Keeping cosy and warm is easy with some simple home hacks. Switch to a higher tog duvet, stock up on thick wool blankets and invest in draught excluders to stop heat escaping. Did you know that Taylor Wimpey homes are packed with sustainable features that also help keep you snug? Yes, our homes include insulated roofs, walls and windows plus clever zoned heating systems so you only heat the rooms you need. It’s great news not just for the planet but for your bank balance too, as figures show new build homes offer an average saving of over £1,980 a year on energy bills.*

COSY UP: Most Taylor Wimpey homes are rated A or B for energy efficiency. All the information about energy use and costs can be found in the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).

Photo credit: Check Sherpa Flannel Throws, Walton & Co, waltonshop.co.uk

Light up, light up

Great lighting is key to a cosy home. And experts recommend a layered lighting scheme to create mood and atmosphere in every room. You’ll need good overhead lighting with a ceiling pendant or chandelier. Then a mix of floor lamps, table lamps and wall sconces to create pools of illumination throughout the space. Dimmer switches and swing arm lamps are spot on for adjusting the light intensity and direction. Remember, new homes use significantly less energy compared with older properties, saving you money every year. Cool but cosy, we’re in.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Why not convert sunlight into electricity for your home – and help cut energy bills – by fitting solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the roof of your Taylor Wimpey home? Ask one of our team today. Go green and save money with solar energy. Discover if your Taylor Wimpey home is eligible for photovoltaic solar panels and start benefiting from clean, renewable power.*

*PV panels are available only on selected Taylor Wimpey homes

Photo credit: Ramvas Etched Table Lamp, Kayu Home, kayuhome.co.uk

In hot water

Taking a long hot soak in a tub is one of the best ways to feel cosy – and relaxed – after a cold autumn day. Some of us might prefer a hot shower to rejuvenate mind, body and soul. Either way all new Taylor Wimpey homes use, on average, 30% less water than older properties thanks to flow restrictive taps and water saving appliances. It’s great news for everyone, particularly if you’re a busy family household with a high daily water usage. Time to take the plunge and seek out the benefits of a new build home.

WATER WORKS: Remember to follow other good water-saving habits. Don’t fill your kettle up to the top – just boil the water you need. And turn off your tap when you brush your teeth.

Photo credit: You Look Good Today Bath Mat, £28, Rockett St George, rockettstgeorge.co.uk

Fill your home with cosy scents

One of the easiest ways to ramp up the cosy factor is with autumn inspired fragrance. So fill your home with scented candles for the cosiest glow this October. Choose cinnamon, vanilla, sandalwood and orange for feel-good fragrance that will create a cosy retreat you won’t want to leave. And remember, if you have babies and young children at home, diffusers are a safer option.

WINTER WARMER: With Halloween just around the corner, candlelight is a great way to embrace the spooky mood. Swap real tealights for battery operated LEDs for a safe way to light up lanterns and pumpkins

Photo credit: TruGlow candles have flickering LED flames that stay cool to the touch. Head to lights4fun.co.uk