Discover 5 smart home upgrades before Durga Puja, from energy-efficient BLDC fans and LED lighting to kitchen ventilation and smart controls.
Which appliances will make for the smartest home upgrades before Durga Puja? Small changes like an energy-efficient fan, better lighting, improved ventilation and a few touch-ups to the living room can make your home more comfortable during the festive season.
That's when our homes become even more populated. Relatives come back to our homes, friends come over, special feasts are prepared and evenings are spent well into the night. So the best time to spruce up your home for the months ahead is during the weeks leading up to the festival.
Durga Puja brings everyone home – more guests, longer evenings and greater use of appliances mean that comfort and convenience take on a new urgency.
Minor improvements can have a surprising impact.
A good quality BLDC fan can enhance the airflow and help you get the maximum energy efficiency; good lighting can change the entire feel of the room and minor decoration tweaks can add a fresh feel to your home.
If your ceiling fan runs for several hours a day, replacing an older model with an energy efficient BLDC fan can be a practical upgrade. Look for features such as lower power consumption, efficient airflow, multiple speed settings and remote control.
If your fan is old and creates noise or uses more power than required then Durga Puja can be an excellent time to replace it.
Brighten up the space. You’re going to be placing diyas and string lights anyways, right? Might as well replace old bulbs with long lasting LED and add some welcoming accent lighting to your living room, bedroom and dining room.
Even some fan models come with inbuilt LED lighting to combine the two features into a single fixture. Have every corner equally illuminated even after the puja.
What about an exhaust fan before Durga Puja? During a festival, when you cook all those preparations, the heat, steam, smoke and odours of food are all felt in the kitchen. An exhaust fan can exhaust the stale air, heat and odours of food in the room.
Ever notice how your room is getting warm when you're cooking? That’s because the steam, heat, oils, and everything else get trapped in the room. The best solution is to install an exhaust fan.
Depending on how much space your kitchen covers, you can find an exhaust as per your airflow, noise, and maintenance needs.
You don't need a whole house automation system to make everyday life a little bit easier. Timers, remote-controlled fans and smart lighting are simple and potentially very handy additions.
For instance, timer fans will shut off at night when you're sleeping. Remote controls will allow you to change your fan's speed without having to get up from a comfortable chair or bed, and smart lights will switch on or off as you walk from room to room.
The living room is the centre of the house during Durga Puja. Family and friends will all be there.
Try these simple tricks to improve your space for them:
A practical order is:
We recommend energy efficient BLDC fans, LED lighting, smart controls, upgrades to the kitchen, and simple updates to the living room.
Yes. A BLDC fan can provide quieter airflow and lower power consumption, in addition to a remote control, programmable timing and more speed levels.
Consider replacing old appliances (like ceiling fans), lighting, throw pillows, curtains, rugs, and other small decor accents.
Remote controls, timers, smart lighting, automated switches and various fan speeds are all handy features to simplify your life.
Try to complete the major upgrades a few weeks before Durga Puja so that sufficient time can be given for setting up, testing and tuning if needed.
Durga Puja is not only a festival of a smile on everyone's face but also of creating memories. Before the celebrations begin, it is quite necessary to prep the home with a comfortable mindset for every member of the house and guests.
The positive, of course, is that these improvements will be handy long after the festivities end. So go ahead, don't procrastinate, and plan to make a few smart updates to your home ahead of the Durga Puja week for ultimate comfort, efficiency and style.
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