Living in the city doesn’t mean you have to put up with stale air, the sounds of traffic, and an energy inefficient home.
Of course, the first two we can’t do much about, but we can certainly change the last one! We can do so with a touch of green countryside living here and there.
And the best news? Once we’re done, your house will be more eco-friendly than ever!
As such, here are three upgrade ideas that’ll bring a greener countryside style into an urban city home.
Decorate with Exposed Brick
This is quite the fun upgrade to add to your home, simply because it involves a little bit of rustic redecoration!
Find yourself a wall with a focal point, take off everything hung up on it, and then strip off any paint or wallpaper. Once you’ve done that, start removing the plaster from it too!
Of course, be careful with the wall you choose, as removing supplementary building materials could be dangerous for your structural integrity.
But if you know real brick is under there, and there’s nothing heavy loaded on top, strip it back and let the underlayer breathe!
Alternatively, you could invest in brick patterned wallpaper, or even a faux brick facade to stick on the wall instead. Either way, you’ll have a lovely countryside touch to enjoy!
Fix Solar Panels on the Roof
Solar panels have taken the countryside by storm, but they’re also more and more popular in the urban centers we live and work in too.
Solar panels are great eco-friendly energy units to have in the city. Even when it’s overcast and there’s a lot of light pollution blocking the sky, you can generate at least half of your own power day by day.
Investing in solar panel installation is the perfect next step for anyone who’s interested in truly green living. Combine the panels with batteries to store up the excess energy and you’ll always have a bit of your own production to rely on.
Consider an Aga in the Kitchen
If you didn’t know it already, an aga is a great eco-friendly kitchen unit to have. Sure, the oil varieties aren’t all that great for maintaining a high level of energy efficiency, but you can buy gas/electric powered agas that are much better.
Either of the latter kinds are a great fit for a city home that wants a slice of countryside living. Agas are a mainstay in many a country home, but it’s not just the traditional cooking they’re good for!
Seeing as an aga is ‘on’ at all times at a low heat level, you can heat the house without having to put the central heating on at all. Long story short, you could end up saving on those bills too!
Countryside living can be found in the city! It just takes a bit of home upgrading and redecoration. Use the three ideas above to inspire you to find the green you need.