£250 OFF PLUMBS REUPHOLSTERY AND TRADITIONAL COVERS

Recovering your sofa and other furniture is a fantastic eco-friendly way to update your living room, as you’ll be breathing new life into old furniture rather than buying something new. Want to make your living room even more eco-friendly? Here are Plumbs’ top three tips.

Save energy with LED lightbulbs

Simply switch from halogen bulbs to LED alternatives and you’ll save a whopping 90 per cent energy. These bright beauties can last for 25 to 30 years (brand and usage depending). And don’t worry about sacrificing quality for cost-saving; LED lightbulbs perform just as brilliantly as their halogen cousins. For extra savings, and to create a peaceful ambience, treat your home to dimmable LED lights – you’ll feel zen in no time.

Dress your windows for the seasons

You don’t want to crank up the central heating, only for it to escape straight out of your double glazing. On the other hand, when summer rolls around, those thick curtains will retain high temperatures in your lounge – and leave you blasting the energy-guzzling air-con to keep cool. Not ideal. That’s why you’ll need to change your curtains with the seasons. In the winter months, for example, we recommend a pair of thick and luxurious curtains, while swapping in a pair of blinds for the summer will keep you in Mother Earth’s good books.

Concoct your own cleaning solutions

Not every eco-friendly idea is about changing your décor – you can go green just by tweaking the way you clean. You don’t need to trawl the supermarkets to find an alternative, as a simple mix of bicarbonate of soda, white vinegar and water will clear up spills and stains, no problem.

Save £250 off Plumbs’ reupholstery and traditional covers, plus claim FREE accessories worth £50. Visit plumbs.co.uk/gi