Tips for an Eco-Friendly Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation
Renovating your kitchen or bathroom is not only great for creating a more attractive and stylish space, but it’s also an opportunity to ensure that your appliances and fittings are designed to be both water and energy-saving.
We are all more aware of how commercial and domestic buildings need to adopt a better approach to sustainable energy sources and, in the case of the kitchen and bathroom, water-saving technology too.
By investing in effective energy management, many businesses and homeowners can not only improve their environmental impact but also save themselves money too.
To help you reduce your energy usage, we have compiled some of the best products on the UK market, all designed to reduce energy consumption and use less water.
Thermostats by Nest
Nest thermostat controls are capable of regulating the temperature in a room. While there are plenty of thermostats out there that can do this, what makes Nest different is that their thermostats use intelligent technology. They not only allow you to control the heat in your home while you are there, but over time, sometimes in just a week, they learn more about your lifestyle changes and adapt to match these.
It is thought that Nest thermostats can reduce your energy bills by as much as 60%.
Water-saving flush systems
Flushing your toilet uses around 30% of the total water in your home. This is why new water-saving flush systems have been designed and installed in homes. A standard toilet uses around 13 litres of water every time you flush.
This is compared to just 4-6 litres of water in the new dual-flush toilets.
Water-saving taps and shower heads
We all need to keep ourselves clean, which means that the showers and taps in our homes are among some of the most used parts. However, they can both use up plenty of water, resulting in a higher water bill. Some of the big-name brands have realised this and designed water-saving taps and shower heads, which not only deliver a high-quality shower experience for you but also reduce the amount of water that is used too. They achieve this by pushing the water into the shower head quickly, reducing water wastage when it is travelling through the system. Many of them also come with flow restrictors and eco-buttons too.
Not sure exactly what type of product is right for you? When we organise to refurbish your bathroom or kitchen, we can also take a look at some of the best energy-saving additions that you can make.
We will not only consider your needs but also your budget too, meaning that you can have the perfect bathroom or kitchen for your family, for your pocket, and for the wider environment too.