Going green is the new trend in all aspects of life. The trend is a much-needed one, experiencing the wrath of nature is certainly not what any of us would want. Hence the steps for a green future need to be taken in every possible manner. Bathrooms are certainly not the worst offenders yet there is scope for eco-friendly designs. Revamping or designing your bathroom with the view of environmental consciousness will not just make your environment more liveable but will add to the resale value of your home. Since most buyers today focus on such eco-friendly models. If you are worried about compromising on style because of opting for green spaces, then Surfaces Reporters(SR) is here to prove you wrong. Read this article to understand more.
Reduce the water wastage
The most obvious culprit in the bathroom is water wastage. Most of us are guilty of wasting water which might not be our fault entirely. Small steps like opting for a dual flush of a low flow showerhead can help you minimise water wastage.
You can start by selecting sensor taps to control the excess water flow. These eco-friendly taps use hand-free sensors to turn off the taps automatically. Sensor taps have contemporary looks with easy to install procedures. This will allow you to beautify your bathroom and at the same time prevent water from being wasted. Another variant is the slow-flow faucets which use less water but offer the same functionality. For added hygiene, you can consider automatic dispensers.
Toilets are another part where a lot of water is wasted unknowingly. Instead of using the old high gallon-per-flush toilet, opt for a dual flush which works more efficiently.
To revamp the look of your mundane bathroom, you can replace your basic showerhead with low-flow showerheads. These are readily available at most home improvement stores.
Get rid of the unwanted lights
No arguing that bathrooms need plenty of light especially if you do your hair and makeup there. There is no substitute for sunlight, and you can use this to your fullest by eliminating all the unnecessary lights and pave way for natural light. To allow more light, you can either add large windows or by incorporating a skylight on the roof. Alternatively, you can add a large mirror that can reflect the sunlight to create more space. Allowing more natural light will save you a lot on electricity bills too! Isn’t that awesome?
Natural light might not be a possibility for all of us and hence in such cases, we suggest you make use of LED lights. Select small fluorescent or LED bulbs. Most people are not aware of the energy efficiency of LEDs and hence they tend to ignore them.LEDs can be used with extractor fans too!
Choose the right flooring
There are plenty of sustainable flooring options which will make you forget about the standard choices. Sustainable flooring emphasises minimal chemical treatment yet gives satisfactory results. And hey, it does remove the chance of allergens in the environment! For the bathroom, the best option is the cork flooring. The flooring is versatile, resilient and impermeable to water. Cork flooring is warmer than hard tiles which obliterate the need for underfloor heating. This way again it saves on reducing the carbon footprint. Tile and stone are other options to explore for an eco-friendly flooring choice. Laminates are great for bathroom flooring if picked from the right manufacturer. For a more chic environment-friendly option nothing beats the recycled glass tiles. These tick mark all the boxes, environment friendly, easy to maintain and stylish!
Conclusion-Revaluating our choices to promote architecture that is sustainable as well as voguish is the new state of the art. By following these simple tricks you can create a healthier living environment for yourself too!