{"id":20405,"date":"2022-02-09T09:07:36","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T09:07:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/?p=20405"},"modified":"2023-06-07T12:00:58","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T12:00:58","slug":"control-temperature-of-a-small-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/control-temperature-of-a-small-space\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Control the Temperature of a Small Space"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Summer is the season of the sun \u2014 and if you live in a small space<\/a> without air conditioning, you are likely to feel every single hour of sunlight. Then, come winter, you are likely to feel the chilly air sooner than those with more space in their homes. What gives?<\/p>\n\n\n

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Small living spaces don\u2019t take much time to heat or cool, which unfortunately means that they tend to be more affected by the seasonal temperature. If you are looking to keep your home at a comfortable temperature year-round but don\u2019t have much extra space, here\u2019s what you can do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Ceiling Fans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ceiling fans pull the air from the room and push it downward, improving air circulation and providing a gentle indoor breeze. The extra circulation helps to cool the air, and the air\u2019s motion provides a wind-chill effect on the skin, helping your body feel more comfortable in a warmer environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can generate a similar effect from table and floor fans, but when you have limited space, you don\u2019t want to clutter your floor or surfaces with items that can be removed to less intrusive positions. Ceiling fans are out of your moving and lounging space, and if you install ceiling fans with lights<\/a>, you can move another design element out of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Window Dressing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Both warm and cold weather can be better controlled through proper window dressings. The sunlight beaming through your windowpanes will warm your space \u2014 and since your space is smaller, that warmth will turn into heat relatively quickly. Additionally, windows tend to be vulnerabilities in your building\u2019s envelope<\/a>, meaning air from outside can seep into your space through small cracks and gaps around your windows. Certain types of dressings<\/a> help combat the temperature changes associated with these issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The right dressings will depend somewhat on your regional climate. For example, if you live in an area that gets unbearably hot during the summer months, you will want heavier curtains, blinds<\/a>, or shutters to block out as much light as possible to keep your space cool. In contrast, if your summers are mild, you might not need<\/a> much around your windows during the warm season. Then again, if your winters are intensely cold, you might opt for several layers of dressings, like cellular shades and draperies, to create an insulating layer between your space and the outdoors. A mild winter might warrant curtains alone, which will hold onto the heat of your living area and allow the sunshine to provide additional warmth.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Weatherproofing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Both windows and doors create gaps in your exterior envelope. Outside air can permeate your space through these gaps, making it more difficult to keep the interior of your home at a comfortable temperature. Regardless of the season, you want to make sure your small space<\/a> is appropriately weatherproofed to reduce drafts. Here are a few essential weatherproofing tasks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n