The newest style of bathroom remodeling is the green bathroom. Green bathrooms not only help to save the environment, but also help to save the owner money in the long run. This article can help give you some green ideas when it comes to bathroom remodeling.
Using natural light is the easiest way to start your green design. If you have the option, skylights is the best way to light your bathroom. If skylights aren’t an option, replacing bathroom windows with larger ones can also drastically help the lighting of your bath.
When it comes time to plan the actual electric lighting aspect of your bathroom, look into low voltage LED lighting as an alternative to the conventional bathroom lighting. Installing timer switches is also a great way to ensure that you save energy.
Another great way to save money is to switch from a hot water tank to a solar hot water tank of an inline heater. A solar hot water heater uses energy from the sun to heat your water, saving energy and money. With the cost of these units starting around $1500, these are a great investment. The inline water heater gives you hot water on demand, with the added bonus of never being able to run out of hot water. Both of these alternatives are better for the environment than the standard hot water tank.
There are a number of ways to help save water when it comes to your bathroom.
Automated faucets save water by automatically turning themselves off after a certain amount of time. They are turned on by either a motion sensor or push button—these are a must-have if you have young children.
Water-saving shower heads can also cut your water usage down significantly. In the past, water-saving shower heads ruined water pressure and drizzled out water, making them detested by many. However, today’s water-saving shower heads conserve water while still giving decent pressure.
Another great way to save water in your bathroom is through the use of water-saving toilets. There are a wide variety of models on the market to choose from, and they have been known to save a family of four over 10,000 gallons of water a year when compared to a conventional toilet.
Pressurized toilets are another type of water-saving toilet that has become more popular in recent years. There have also been great improvements in the design of these toilets. They use a pressurized air tank to assist the flushing of the toilet, allowing for a lower volume of water.
Saving water isn’t the only thing that makes a bathroom green. Buying recycled building materials is also part of designing a green bathroom. There are many types of bathroom vanities made from recycled glass that have an ultramodern look to them. There are also a variety of tiles on the market that are made from recycled material. Buying recycled building materials can help save you money and the environment at the same time.
No matter how serious your bathroom remodeling project is, there are easy little ways to make your bathroom and home a little more energy efficient. These were just a few bathroom remodeling ideas to help you help the environment.
Steve Jones writes for Amazines.com.
