As the world as a whole becomes ever more environmentally conscious, sustainable home design solutions are reaching beyond the repertoire of only architects, developers and interior designers – and homeowners are now co-opting this same green-first approach in their own properties.
If, however, you’re looking to go above and beyond in your property and take eco-friendly updates to the next level, we’ve got just the thing. Behold a handful of key ingredients that, combined, will see your home transformed into an Earth-lovers paradise – helping you to build an exceptionally sustainable living space, piece by piece.
Sustainable storage solutions
How you store bathroom products such as shower gels and shampoos can be optimized to both help the environment and give your bathroom a clutter-free luxe look. Consider buying your shower gel and shampoo in bulk and decanting it into see-through chrome-detailed dispensers, so space is free from intrusive branding and plastic bottles, letting the luxury of your bathroom do the talking.
Au naturel color schemes
Having a calming, muted color scheme in your bathroom can really elevate the space into an area fit for relaxation. Subtle, natural shades mixed with bespoke fittings and mirrors can give the space a luxury look that massively outstrips the traditional white tiles bathroom looks. Shades to consider include dark, earthy greens, ochre hues and sandy-look colorings.
These colors can look great alongside a bespoke lighting choice, but an important consideration is how much energy these lights are going to consume, and if they heat up.
Energy-saving lighting solutions
Swapping out expensive-to-run incandescent light bulbs for energy-efficient LEDs is the way forward, not only because they represent a massive upgrade in terms of efficiency, but also due to the quality of light output.
LEDs are available in a wide range of colors and color temperatures, so you could craft your very own bespoke bathroom based on its color – a luxury that was previously extraneously expensive to pull off.
This type of lighting is also a lot safer, as the bulbs don’t heat up as quickly as their old-school incandescent counterparts.
Eco-friendly water solutions
Heating water for a luxe shower in an upgraded bathroom is still going to cost money, but there is a way of making it completely free. Purchasing a rooftop water heater that uses the sun’s rays to warm up your water is an emerging option for homeowners that are encouraged by tax relief in some countries.
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Implementing such a system has no bearing on the overall design of your luxury bathroom, and adds a sustainable element to your home. For a more natural feel to your daily shower, you could even collect rainwater on your roof or in your garden – it’s free, and there are plenty of products on the market that streamline the process from the sky to the shower.
A bathroom such as this will fit an eco-friendly furnished home very well, so if you’ve already invested in this type of furniture, a new water system is an obvious next step.
No-fuss fixtures and fittings
There are plenty of options out there when it comes to deciding on a type of bathroom tap or shower fitting to choose to nail down your luxury bathroom look. Many of them include eco-friendly technology, such as low-flow showers that mix in the air with the water, so you get the same luxurious shower feeling while only using a fraction of the usual amount.
Showerheads and bathroom taps that work in this way lead to wallet-friendly energy bills at the end of the month, giving you peace of mind that your opulent bathroom isn’t breaking the bank!
Add personal touches
For some, luxury is epitomized when space is surrounded by items that have a wealth of personal meaning behind them. You should find space for ornaments from around-the-world trips, artworks and anything you’d like to see in your bathroom, or give your bathroom a makeover with bathroom panel upgrades
Don’t feel like luxury means a very stripped-back bathroom if you’re not a fan of minimalism – in your own home, luxury should be anything that feels opulent to you.
Stick with a style
Sustainability in terms of the environment is paramount, but the word covers another important definition that shouldn’t be overlooked – sustainability in style. Ripping out and refitting your bathroom is a laborious (and environmentally damaging) process and one you don’t want to do again after a few years when it becomes apparent that your style choices the first time around are now painfully out of fashion. An easy solution to this? Opting for chrome fittings that go with any type of bathroom tile, and will never go out of style.
Sticking with a style and seeing it through, and combining it with eco-friendly fittings and maybe even some statement lights in an exciting hue are the key to sustaining your luxury bathroom for years to come. Of course, your creativity should shine through in any project you proceed with, so assert yourself in the design stage and you’ll be well on your way to creating a bathroom to be proud of.
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