Santa Monica, CA 6 Tips to a more Eco Friendly Bathroom Remodel

Going green has become increasingly popular. The easiest way is to swap out your regular products for the environmentally safe ones. If that’s not enough, you can make larger changes to your home. Like new eco friendly paint or remodeling your kitchen or bathroom. The bathroom requires the most water supplies. Making that eco friendly will definitely be in your benefit.
Here are a few tips on making your bathroom green, whether it be a giant renovation or a one at a time project.

Tips on Designing an Eco-Friendly Bathing Space

Fix Leaky Plumbing
A large amount of water is wasted because of leaky fixtures. Replacing old and rusted pipes, 'T' joints and elbows will be very helpful in preventing leakage.

Low Flow Showerhead
Consider using a low flow showerhead instead of more luxurious fixture that might waste more water.

Eco-Friendly Tiles & Countertops
Tile and countertops are a huge design factor.  Go green by choosing recyclable tile or bamboo, etc.  For more options, take a look our blog for more eco friendly countertops and tile. “The 5 Best Eco Friendly Countertops”

 
The Right Flush

 Instead of installing a regular model, consider going with a low-flush toilet that uses a small amount of water each time it is pressed. Low flush toilets can sometimes lead to clogging so try to opt for a dual flush toilet which consist of two knobs, one that uses less water and another uses more amount of water.

Energy Efficient Lighting
While designing an eco friendly bathroom you can replace your current light fixtures with energy efficient light bulbs that consume less power and will last longer.

Green Accessories
Even the smallest changes to your bathroom can be very helpful in going green. Start by replace paper towels with organic cotton napkins. Also, use organic towels and linen bath accessories. Swap out your commercial cleaners for water clean using vinegar and baking soda.  Consider cotton curtains or organic blinds.

By following our helpful tips, you will be well on your way to making your bathroom and home more environmentally friendly.