6 Design Tips For An Eco-Friendly Bathroom

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6 Design Tips For An Eco-Friendly Bathroom

If you’re planning a bathroom renovation in Perth, you may be considering making your bathroom an environmentally-friendly one. Our plumbers in Duncraig have worked on countless bathroom renovations and love working with clients to create their perfect bathroom which minimises its impact on the environment. Here are 6 design tips for an eco-friendly bathroom.

 

1. Install Low Flow or Dual Flush Toilets

Using environmentally-friendly bathroom fixtures and fittings is one of the easiest ways to create an eco-friendly bathroom.

Many people choose to install low flow or dual flush toilets to save water, but did you know they can also save you money? Not only will your water usage reduce, but your water bill will cost less too.

When choosing a toilet for your eco-friendly bathroom, check the water rating label on it to ensure you’re choosing a toilet that uses as little water as possible.

The Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme ensures that bathroom fittings and fixtures which are regulated by them have a water efficiency rating from 0 to 6 stars. The more stars it has, the more water efficient it is.

 

2. Low Flow Shower Head

Not only can you get low flow toilets but you can also get low flow shower heads. These reduce the amount of water that comes out of the shower per minute, saving you heaps of water every time you shower.

According to these water saving tips from the Water Corporation, showers account for 22% of household shower use. They say that swapping to a low flow shower head, you could save up to 20,000 litres of water every year.

Not only will your water usage reduce, but your gas or electricity bills can end up being smaller too. You’ll be using less energy to heat your water so you’ll be paying less on your gas or electricity and reducing your impact on the environment.

 

3. LED Lighting

When it comes to designing an eco-friendly bathroom, don’t just think about your shower, toilet, sink and bath. Lighting makes up a huge amount of our household energy usage, so considering eco-friendly lighting options is crucial.

LED lights are one of the most environmentally-friendly lighting options on the market today. They use minimal amounts of electricity and can drastically reduce not only your carbon footprint but your electricity bills too.

 

4. Indoor Plants

Adding living plants to your bathroom doesn’t just serve an aesthetic purpose. Plants are great at cleaning the air, eliminating any harmful toxins that may be present. Plants also absorb the moisture in the room, reducing the humidity as well as the chance of mould starting to grow in the bathroom if not well-ventilated.

Spider plants and rubber plants are particularly good at this and make great bathroom plants. Orchids thrive in bathrooms too as they prefer humid conditions and are great in small spaces due to their size.

 

5. Non-Toxic Paint

Many people are unaware of the toxicity levels in ordinary paint. When designing an eco-friendly bathroom, this is one area you should definitely consider.

Paints often contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). These are harmful chemicals which have been shown to contribute to a variety of health problems such as headaches, fatigue, dizziness, blurred vision, and even cancer.

Ecolour is one company in Australia that is focusing on producing zero VOC, toxic-free paint. They’ll even match any colour sample you have so you don’t have to compromise on the look and feel of your bathroom.

 

6. Use Sustainable Materials

The great thing about designing your own bathroom is that the world really is your oyster. You don’t have to opt for the same old boring vanities and countertops you see in every show home these days.

Consider using sustainable materials in your bathroom such as reclaimed wood, recycled glass, or recycled aluminium.

From reclaimed wood countertops, to recycled aluminium towel rails or recycled plastic shower screens, the choice is endless.

 

If you’re planning bathroom renovations in your Perth home, speak to us before you go any further.

We can help you design the perfect eco-friendly bathroom, source the best environmentally-friendly products and create a space that you love.

Call us on 0451 781 384 now or send us an enquiry online and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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6 Design Tips For An Eco-Friendly Bathroom

What’s Your Current Home Style?

Your bathroom should match your overall home style.

It would be odd to create an ultra-modern bathroom in a country home with vintage styling.

However, it’s not a room you want to be renovating just because your décor has changed, so think about whether you’ll be updating the rest of your home to a different style in the near future too.

If you’re going to be renovating and redecorating your home soon, tie in your new bathroom style with your plans for the rest of the home.

Who’ll Be Using The Bathroom?

Another big consideration is who will be using the bathroom, now and in the foreseeable future.

Will it be used just for you and your partner?

Does it need to be a family bathroom that the whole house can use?

Do you have any elderly people in your home and therefore have to consider their needs as they age as well?

Who uses the bathroom can very much affect the style of bathroom you choose.

How Much Space Do You Have?

We’d all love a bathroom that easily accommodates everything we want in it, but sometimes we’re restricted by the space available.

Look at how much space you have available, and work out what you can physically fit in the bathroom. You might want a shower and a separate bath, but it might not be possible to do.

A good bathroom renovation specialist will do their best to build in clever features and storage to help you pack as much into your bathroom as possible without making it feel overcrowded.

What’s Your Bathroom Renovation Budget?

As much as you’d like to splash the cash and only have the best of the best for your bathroom renovation, it’s good to have a budget in mind that works for you.

Our bathroom renovations team in Perth can help you design and estimate the cost of your bathroom renovation so there are no nasty shocks along the way.

What Can’t You Live Without?

Think about the elements you can’t live without while planning your bathroom renovation.

Are twin sinks non-negotiable? Could you live without a bath if it meant more room for a larger shower?

Make a list of your must haves and nice to haves before you start getting bathroom renovation quotes.

What Bathroom Style To Choose

Classic Bathroom

A classic bathroom style is ideal if you don’t want to update your bathroom again for a while. Use one or two colours, with no bold patterns that could date easily.

Go for formal yet elegant fixtures and fittings, nothing overly dramatic or bold.

 

Modern Bathroom

Modern bathrooms use sleek materials like glass, stone, and stainless steel.

Avoid clutter, keep accessories to a minimum and keep lines clean.

Modern bathrooms often use bold patterns or colours – see what’s on trend in bathrooms and take your inspiration from that.

 

Shabby Chic Bathroom

Shabby chic is still a popular bathroom style. You can mix and match different elements and then use a single colour to link all your elements together.

It exudes a comfy lived-in look, so shop around at second-hand stores and markets for interesting pieces to add to your bathroom.

 

Country Bathroom

Country style bathrooms are ideal for rural properties. Using light wood for some of the key pieces in your bathroom like vanities and towel rails, you can really bring your country look to life.

If using fabrics, go for striped, floral or plaid patterns.

Bring some personal touches to the bathroom with vintage accessories or furniture like high-backed chairs and freestanding tables for your sinks.

 

Read to makeover your bathroom? Call Perth’s bathroom renovation specialists, Perth-fection Plumbing.

Our experienced plumbers in Perth can help you design your perfect bathroom and bring it to life.

Call us now on 0451 781 384 or contact us online now for a free quote.