Insulate Windows to Offset the Cost of the Carbon Tax

With average electricity prices set to rise from Sunday July 1, now is the time to think about how you can keep your energy bills down.

Research reveals that up to 30% of the average electricity bill can be attributed to heating or cooling the home. Choosing appropriate insulation for their windows, such as with Luxaflex Duette Architella Shades, can reduce average heating costs.

LUXAFLEX® DUETTE® Architella Shades revolutionary cell-within-a-cell construction forms three distinct air pockets, trapping the air and acting as an insulation barrier for the window.

 For further information, visit http://www.luxaflex.com.au/

Decorating tips for the home

Modern Home Magazine’s Associate Editor, Selina Gordevich, is back and now shares with us her top tips for decorating the home

It’s important to spend money on ‘furniture essentials’ such as a good sofa, dining setting and TV cabinet. Too often I see the most amazing homes and walk inside only to find a dirty old sofa, out-of-place dining setting and an ugly TV cabinet that takes over the whole room. What’s the point in having a fabulous house if the inside doesn’t match the outside? For furniture essentials, simple is best. A modern white or beige sofa will never go out of style and if you have kids opt for a canvas charcoal grey modular lounge.


I love the idea of changing a look with accessories like cushions, vases and rugs. Think of your living room like a little black dress, just as you would add jewellery, shoes and a bag to alter and change your overall look do the same for your living space – add soft, pale colours for summer and for autumn and winter darker shades will make a room feel snug and cosy.

This winter think about investing in a look that will not only stand the test of time but will also provide superior energy efficiency and insulation.
 
Luxaflex Duette Architella Shades are the only window covering which ensure your windows are well insulated. Its revolutionary design forms three distinct air pockets, trapping heat in the home for increased insulation. 
 
 
For further information call 13 LUXAFLEX (13 58 92) or visit http://www.luxaflex.com.au/