(ARA) - You can easily turn your master bathroom into a green retreat - without breaking the bank. By making smart, sustainable updates, you can transform your space into one that's both eco-friendly and stylish.
Save where - and what - you can
The ultimate green act when remodeling is to repurpose materials you already have, instead of buying new. Spruce up your existing vanity instead of purchasing a new one by refinishing cabinets and drawers with a fresh coat of stain or paint. If you have a glass shower door, try to save the existing structure and reinstall it once your new tile is in place. By using what's already in the space, you'll help the environment and your wallet, you'll save a lot of money and prevent those materials from winding up in landfills.
The most important type of "savings" in any eco-friendly makeover is reducing the amount of natural resources used. In order to make an impact, replace the standard elements in the space with sustainable ones: Switch incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescents (CFLs), replace your current toilet with a high-efficiency model and install new eco-performance fixtures in the shower and at the sink.
The new Method bathroom collection from Moen is a stylish, eco-friendly solution. Method lavatory faucets feature clean lines and soft curves and are certified to meet WaterSense criteria. That means the fixtures meet the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) guidelines as environmentally responsible and efficient by reducing water usage by up to 32 percent, without sacrificing performance. An Eco-Performance showerhead that flows at 1.75 gallons per minute - 30 percent less than the industry standard - is also available within the Method collection, allowing you to continue your water savings in the shower.
Take a cue from the outdoors
Before starting your green updates in the master bath, gather some inspiration from the most natural space there is - the great outdoors. Try a rustic-meets-modern style. Neutral colors are the perfect backdrop for graphic, contemporary linens and sleek accents. Look for tiles in shades of brown and taupe, and install them around the entire surround of your shower or tub for an airy and expansive feel.
What's more outdoorsy and natural-looking than rich wood floors? Sustainable wood flooring is just as affordable, more eco-friendly and even easier to install than most tile. If you can, run the flooring through the master bedroom right into the bath. Not only will it visually expand the bathroom, but it also creates the feeling of a unified master suite. Add to your inviting, luxurious space with statement linens - like bold, leaf-patterned towels made from organic cotton and all-natural bathmats. Sleek glass canisters and bamboo accessories are the perfect finishing touches.
With the right environmentally-conscious products, you can "master" a sustainable bath that will easily save you resources - and money. For more information on the latest eco-performance products from Moen, visit moen.com/eco-performance or call (800) BUY-MOEN (800-289-6636).
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