At Rhinov, every decorating project is designed to meet the specific needs of each home while incorporating eco-friendly solutions. Our interior designers don’t just choose decorative elements; they also consider the environmental and energy impact of each choice. In collaboration with ENGIE, a key player in the energy sector and the leading supplier(1) of green electricity in France(2), Rhinov highlights innovative practices for managing energy consumption while adding a unique design touch to your home.
Optimizing energy consumption from floor to ceiling
Our interior designers optimize thermal insulation to maintain the perfect temperature room by room while preserving the aesthetics of your home, reducing heat loss, and controlling energy consumption. We ensure your energy-efficient equipment blends seamlessly into your décor. You can rely on ENGIE, which offers a free support service for energy-saving projects (heating, wall and window insulation, air conditioning, water heaters, etc.).
Optimize thermal insulation with style
Our interior designers ensure optimal thermal insulation while preserving the aesthetics of your interior. Thermal insulation is a key factor in reducing heat loss and, consequently, controlling your energy consumption.
- Thermal curtains: Rhinov recommends using thick, lined curtains, which not only add an elegant touch but also create a thermal barrier against the cold outside. For more modern spaces, linen or velvet curtains can also be a chic and insulating choice.
- Rugs: Our decorators choose thick, high-density rugs to create an insulating layer on the floor. This type of flooring limits heat loss while adding a warm and cozy feel to your living room or bedroom.
- Furniture arrangement: Thanks to their expertise, Rhinov’s interior designers know that proper furniture placement can also be an asset in reducing heat loss. For example, placing shelves against exterior walls helps limit drafts and maximize thermal efficiency.
Choosing high-performance and aesthetically pleasing heating equipment
Rhinov ensures that your energy equipment blends seamlessly into your décor while maintaining high performance. To achieve this, our interior designers offer solutions that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing:
- Designer radiators: Low-energy or inertia vertical radiators are now decorative elements in their own right. Our interior design experts can guide you in choosing contemporary radiators that harmonize with all styles, while maximizing energy efficiency.
- Invisible boilers: If your home has a boiler, Rhinov offers creative ideas for concealing this equipment without compromising its efficiency. Behind a custom-made piece of furniture, a decorative partition, or even a painting, your boiler becomes a hidden yet essential element while contributing to optimal energy consumption.
Harnessing natural light and space
Our expertise allows us to maximize natural light in your home, an effective strategy for reducing electricity consumption:
- Colors and reflective materials: Our interior designers opt for light shades (whites, pale greys, beiges) and reflective materials such as glass or metal, which allow light to be reflected and thus illuminate each room naturally without resorting to artificial lighting.
- Strategically placed mirrors: For small rooms, we recommend using mirrors placed opposite windows to amplify natural light and give the impression of a larger space.
- Space optimization: We offer clever solutions to optimize every corner of your interior. For example, installing low furniture near windows allows light to filter through while maximizing available space.
Monitor your energy consumption from your ENGIE Customer Area
You can easily track your energy consumption by the hour (4), day, month, or year using the ENGIE mobile app and Customer Area.
Your personal dashboard
The ENGIE electricity supplier‘s customer portal allows you to easily monitor your energy consumption. This can help you make informed decisions regarding renovations or improvements to optimize your energy use. With your personal and user-friendly dashboard, you can:
- Monitor the impact of renovations on your energy consumption. If you have installed new heating equipment or carried out insulation work, you may see a reduction in your consumption.
- Use consumption alerts: thanks to ENGIE’s personalized alerts, you can receive notifications as soon as your consumption exceeds a defined threshold, allowing you to readjust your habits or identify abnormal electricity consumption (feature available if you have at least 1 year of history).
My Consumption: a practical tool for consuming less
ENGIE’s ” My Consumption ” service (3) is a valuable tool, especially for those who have opted for energy-efficient decorating. By tracking your habits, you can:
- Compare the periods when you used more energy and adjust your heating or lighting equipment accordingly.
- Visualize the savings generated by adopting eco-friendly solutions or more efficient interior design, thus validating the impact of your decorative choices on your energy bill.
- Compare your consumption to other households and to other periods.
- Benefit from personalized forecasts to anticipate your budget.
The ENGIE mobile app is your daily energy coach
With the ENGIE mobile app, your energy consumption is at your fingertips:
- Easily track your energy consumption by the hour (4, day, month, or year, estimate the impact of your energy equipment and facilities, then adjust them using the data collected directly from the application.
- In the event of renovation or remodeling, the application allows you to track the energy efficiency of your choices by visualizing your electricity consumption to the hour (4).
Budget-friendly decorating-small steps, big impact
Adopting specific decorative solutions allows you to combine aesthetics and energy efficiency. Our decorators will guide you towards choices that not only beautify your interior but also optimize your energy consumption while creating a healthy and comfortable environment.
Adopt smart LED lighting
LED lighting not only reduces energy consumption but also offers a variety of designs perfectly suited to your tastes. Our interior designers will guide you toward LED bulbs that blend seamlessly into your spaces. Pendant lights, recessed spotlights, and table lamps thus become decorative elements while optimizing your energy consumption.
Improve thermal inertia with decorative elements
As part of your renovation, we will prioritize materials that play an important role in thermal inertia:
- Bricks and concrete in rooms like the living room or kitchen help to retain heat in winter and release it when the temperature drops.
- The use of natural materials such as wood or cork makes it possible to reconcile warm decoration and energy performance.
Focus on plants and good practices
Integrating plants into the decor not only beautifies the space but also helps regulate humidity and purify the air. By strategically placing plants, you create a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere while contributing to a healthy and energy-efficient environment.
For decor that uses less energy, trust Rhinov, an ENGIE partner
At Rhinov, we believe that decorating to consume less is not a utopia, but an achievable reality thanks to smart choices and rigorous monitoring. With ENGIE yo u can combine comfort and energy savings while benefiting from personalized support with the My Consumption service (3). Every project is unique, and every piece of advice we provide is tailored to your home, your needs, and your tastes.
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