Before you begin

By Michaela Pointon

When designing a new kitchen or bathroom there are many aspects to planning, designing and building to consider.

Ensuring your next build is as environmentally and sustainable as possible is easy with some basic steps.

Start with ensuring you understand what your materials are made from, how renewable the sources are and mileage required for the product to travel to you.

Choosing durable and sustainable materials which are fit for their purpose at the beginning of the project build, will have a more positive impact on the environment in the long run.

Check with your builder if products such as timbers or woods can be used in place of plastic materials which will be more economical where possible. Reduce, reuse, recycle as many products during your kitchen or bathroom build will mean creating as little waste as possible.

Sustainable housing is becoming more popular when selling property; investing the time into educating yourself about where your materials have come from will mean you’ll have extra knowledge to share with potential future home buyers.

Introducing technology into your kitchen and bathroom is a trendy way to modernise your home. A smart bathroom connects your smart devices giving you customisation and control over your bathroom.

Features such as personalised lighting, heating systems, speakers, bidets and bath fill options are just some available on the market.

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technology into your kitchen and bathroom is a trendy way to modernise your home.

Building technology into your kitchen design is an opportunity to revamp your existing kitchen or add to your design plan.

Touch-activated hob stoves are a modern feature with a complete flat surface top, giving you extra bench space.

The kitchen sink is arguably the most used facet of the home, with the whole family using this throughout the day.

Touch-activated faucets have become increasingly popular over the last few years, particularly with the rise in hygiene safety.

Choosing to have this advanced technology in your home when prepping food, doing dishes or washing hands will add ease to your routine and look sleek on your kitchen counter. Eliminate cord clutter in the kitchen by adding a charging station drawer for the whole family’s devices. You can keep the clean aesthetic of your kitchen counter while knowing iPads are on charge for school the next day. There are many different ways to elevate your kitchen and bathroom into a sustainable and technology-oriented house.

From considering materials used during the building process or adding touch driven appliances, you can make your home personal to you.