Get all The Amenities You Need

When it comes to green bathroom remodeling ideas one of the assumptions by newbie home remodelers is that you cannot get a high-end bathing space with all the modern amenities if you decide to go green, which is completely false. While green interior design ideas should indeed focus on improving energy efficiency, reducing indoor air pollution and making the best use of recycled building materials, creating a more environmentally friendly washroom using recycled and eco-friendly building materials is a lot more plausible and affordable than you may think.

In recent years thoughtfully designing your lavatory to help out future generations or just to reduce your carbon output has taken on a whole new meaning as it has become more socially acceptable to use recycled products. Many governments have even passed legislation to ban out-dated construction methods and unsafe building materials to make our homes less toxic and safer to live in.

Eco-friendly bamboo flooring

Joining the ecological “green club” is fast becoming the norm as even contractors, seeing the growing green trends have begun seeking out qualified eco-friendly suppliers to meet the growing demand. Don`t get me wrong while environmentally friendly products have incrementally come down in price during the last couple of years, the manufacturing of these recycled goods is still more expensive than conventional construction materials.

However, with more governments jumping on board the cause and in lieu of greater acceptance of consumer responsibility resulting in greater economies of scale, the price of green bathroom remodeling is sure to become even more affordable in the future.

What Does it Mean to Go Green

Many homeowners are perplexed as to what it actually means to go green when remodeling their lavatory. There are so many products on the market that claim to be greener than the next, how do we as consumers measure how green a product really is for our bathrooms.

The only answer that I can give you is find out what the government legislation sets as the bar and find products that meet or exceed the expectations of the regulations. The idea of going green in your washroom is essentially to find cutting edge eco-conscious building materials to promote good heath, clean water and clean air with a reduction of energy and water consumption.

And remember sustainability is also another important factor so build with durable long lasting materials. If a bathroom is planned out properly and well-designed this will result in less maintenance and inevitably fewer repairs in the end which means you can even postpone the need for costly remodels.

So what are some ways we can create a cleaner and safer living space? We all know about water saving washroom appliances but what about building materials?

Eco-Friendly Bath Furniture

One good green powder room decorating idea is to avoid prefabricated building materials that contain formaldehyde and other volatile organic compounds. VOC’s are produced in the manufacturing process and off-gas over the life-span of the product.

Storage cabinets and vanities are some of the largest fixtures in your bath collection. By purchasing vanities that do not contain particle board, formaldehyde and other VOC’s you will make your bathroom less toxic and keep our air clean.

Renewable Cork Flooring

Products made from bamboo and other renewable materials made from sustainable harvested wood products like cork are acceptable alternatives for refitting your bath. And don’t forget about recycled lumber and construction materials such as nails, concrete, tiles and bricks that can also contribute to your eco-orientated upgrade.

Using Recycled and Composite Green Building Materials

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