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Shop bathroom and water fixtures that help you save money while keeping your health in mind.

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Alpha Bidet JX Toilet Seat
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Bidet

Alpha Bidet JX Toilet Seat

$499

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Brondell Swash BL97 Advanced Bidet Toilet Seat with Remote Control
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Bidet

Brondell Swash BL97 Advanced Bidet Toilet Seat with Remote Control

$299

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BidetMate 2000 Series Electronic Smart Toilet Seat
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Bidet

BidetMate 2000 Series Electronic Smart Toilet Seat

$359

Regular price $399

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BidetMate 6000 Series Smart Bidet Toilet with Remote
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Bidet

BidetMate 6000 Series Smart Bidet Toilet with Remote

$1499

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PULSE ShowerSpas Oasis Shower System – 1053
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Low-Flow Showerhead

PULSE ShowerSpas Oasis Shower System – 1053

$106

Regular price $152

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Moen 4-Outlet Thermostatic Digital Shower Valve
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Shower Valve

Moen 4-Outlet Thermostatic Digital Shower Valve

$1418

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Stylish Modena Pull Down Kitchen Faucet & Water Tap
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Low-Flow Bathroom Faucet

Stylish Modena Pull Down Kitchen Faucet & Water Tap

$203

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Cutler Kitchen & Bath Garland Collection Chalby Clay 24 inch Freestanding  Bathroom Vanity MID-CNT-24
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Bathroom Vanity

Cutler Kitchen & Bath Garland Collection Chalby Clay 24 inch Freestanding Bathroom Vanity MID-CNT-24

$850

Regular price $1020

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Cutler Manhattan 30” White Single Sink Freestanding Bathroom Vanity MANWHT30RHT
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Bathroom Vanity

Cutler Manhattan 30” White Single Sink Freestanding Bathroom Vanity MANWHT30RHT

$1100

Regular price $1320

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American Standard Modern 10-Inch 2.5 gpm/9.5 L/min Rain Showerhead
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Bathtub Faucet

American Standard Modern 10-Inch 2.5 gpm/9.5 L/min Rain Showerhead

$192

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American Standard Delancey 8-Inch Widespread 2-Handle Bathroom Faucet 1.2 gpm/4.5 L/min With Cross Handles
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Low-Flow Bathroom Faucet

American Standard Delancey 8-Inch Widespread 2-Handle Bathroom Faucet 1.2 gpm/4.5 L/min With Cross Handles

$247

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PULSE ShowerSpas Resort Combo Shower System – 3008
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Shower Panel

PULSE ShowerSpas Resort Combo Shower System – 3008

$341

Regular price $488

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PULSE ShowerSpas Refuge Combo Shower System – 3006
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Shower Panel

PULSE ShowerSpas Refuge Combo Shower System – 3006

$314

Regular price $449

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PULSE ShowerSpas Aloha Shower System – 1021
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Low-Flow Showerhead

PULSE ShowerSpas Aloha Shower System – 1021

$259

Regular price $370

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PULSE ShowerSpas AquaPower Shower System - 1054
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Low-Flow Showerhead

PULSE ShowerSpas AquaPower Shower System - 1054

$209

Regular price $299

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PULSE ShowerSpas PowerShot Shower System – 1056
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Low-Flow Showerhead

PULSE ShowerSpas PowerShot Shower System – 1056

$112

Regular price $160

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Moen Velocity Brushed Gold Two-Function 8" Diameter Spray Head Rainshower
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Low-Flow Showerhead

Moen Velocity Brushed Gold Two-Function 8" Diameter Spray Head Rainshower

$527

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Moen Voss Oil Rubbed Bronze Two-Handle High Arc Bathroom Faucet
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Moen Voss Oil Rubbed Bronze Two-Handle High Arc Bathroom Faucet

$439

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Moen Weymouth Brushed Gold One-Handle High Arc Bathroom Faucet
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Low-Flow Bathroom Faucet

Moen Weymouth Brushed Gold One-Handle High Arc Bathroom Faucet

$934

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Moen M-Pact Widespread Valve 8" - 16" Centre 1/2" IPS Connection
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Valve System

Moen M-Pact Widespread Valve 8" - 16" Centre 1/2" IPS Connection

$124

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Stylish Gela Single Handle Pull Down Touchless Kitchen Faucet in Matte Black - K-150NM
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Low-Flow Bathroom Faucet

Stylish Gela Single Handle Pull Down Touchless Kitchen Faucet in Matte Black - K-150NM

$203

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Stylish Riva Pull Down Kitchen Faucet & Water Tap in Brushed Gold - K148GK147G
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Low-Flow Bathroom Faucet

Stylish Riva Pull Down Kitchen Faucet & Water Tap in Brushed Gold - K148GK147G

$213

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Stylish Modena Pull Down Kitchen Faucet & Soap Dispenser
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Low-Flow Bathroom Faucet

Stylish Modena Pull Down Kitchen Faucet & Soap Dispenser

$210

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Cutler Razza 42" Single Sink Wall Mounted Cultured Marble Top Bathroom Vanity
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Bathroom Vanity

Cutler Razza 42" Single Sink Wall Mounted Cultured Marble Top Bathroom Vanity

$1525

Regular price $1831

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Cutler Cassidy 48" Single Sink Wall Mount Cultured Marble Top Bathroom Vanity
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Bathroom Vanity

Cutler Cassidy 48" Single Sink Wall Mount Cultured Marble Top Bathroom Vanity

$1735

Regular price $2082

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NINA MAIR Wooden Tub
Photo Credit: NINA MAIR

Wooden Touches for an Earthy Feel

If you don't like the look of metal or tile, adding some wood can add an earthy feel to your bathroom. A wooden accent wall near an open bathtub is a great design option. Believe it or not, there are even wooden bathtubs that will make you feel like you're bathing in a forest.

Triangolo Tile Centura
Triangolo Tile. Photo Credit: Centura

Unique Tile Shapes

Tiles have long been a favorite for bathrooms as they stand up well when exposed to constant moisture. Instead of going for square or rectangular tiles for your bathroom floors or walls, consider opting for unique shaped tiles. At your local hardware store, you should be able to find tiles in a hexagon, diamond, fish scale, and unique herringbone shapes. Check out this Rise article for how to source the best tiles for your home.

Concrete Sink Appreciation of a Renovation via Instagram
Concrete Double Sink. Photo Credit: Appreciation of a Renovation via Instagram

Concrete Everywhere

There are certainly some sustainability issues with concrete. The cement industry is responsible for about 8 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions. However, concrete features like walls, floors, bathtubs, showers, and countertops add a unique combination of aesthetics and durability for any bathroom. To cut back on your bathroom renovations' carbon footprint, consider finding contractors who are committed to sourcing and using more environmentally friendly cement.

Jackie Johnson Design Marble Walls
Marble Walls. Photo Credit: Jackie Johnson Design

Marble walls

If you want to feel like a Roman emperor while bathing, consider adding a marble wall to your shower or bathroom space. White marble offers a smooth, clean feel. It can be beautifully combined with classic gray or black matte accents for a modernist feel. 

Nebia
Nebia 2.0 Showerhead. Photo Credit: Nebia

Having a comfortable and aesthetically-pleasing bathroom might be on the top of your wish list for your 2021 home renovation projects. However, making our homes more sustainable is a responsibility that we all share as we transition to a low-carbon world. Fortunately, this "wish" and this "responsibility" are not mutually exclusive. Below, we look at how a few simple sustainability upgrades for your bathroom can drastically reduce water and energy use while improving your bathroom's functionality, comfort, and attractiveness.

Can Low-Flow Showerheads Be Luxurious?

If your home doesn't have a low-flow showerhead, you are most likely using between 3 and 4 times more water every time someone in your household takes a shower. Older showerheads use up to 8 gallons per minute, while the best low-flow showerheads on the market can use less than 2 gallons per minute. Almost all low-flow showerheads have a payback period well under a year, making these a common sense home renovation to improve water efficiency. Low-flow showerheads don't mean that you have to "sacrifice" your bathing experience. Nebia Spa offers a unique, low-flow showerhead. It uses an atomization technology that converts the shower water into millions of tiny microdroplets. This showerhead uses between 45 and 65 percent less water than traditional showerheads and will make you feel like you've converted your shower into a luxurious steam room.

Sink Twice
Toilet Tanks Sink. Photo Credit: Sink Twice

Why Consider a Sink-to-Toilet Flush System?

toilet-tank sink might sound funny, but this practical bit of ingenuity is a fantastic way to save water. This device uses gravity to conserve water by placing a small sink where the toilet tank's top would usually be. When the sink is used for washing hands or brushing teeth, the used water flows into the toilet supply before being used for the next flush. Besides conserving water, this design can also free up space, making it an excellent option for tiny homes looking to maximize their usable square footage.

How Much Can Water Leak Detectors Save?

Did you know that a leaky pipe that is dripping at the rate of one drip per second can waste more than 3,000 gallons per year? This amount of water waste is about equal to taking 180 showers. It might be easy to identify a leaky faucet in your bathroom. However, it is more difficult to spot those leaks in your home's hard to access plumbing connections. Installing smart water leak detectors is a simple way to catch those leaks to save water and avoid costly damage to your home.

Why Install Motion Sensors Faucets?

Motion sensor faucets used to be something you would only find in bathrooms at airports, malls, or other public places. Today, however, motion sensor faucets have become increasingly affordable, allowing many homeowners to install these water-saving fixtures in their home bathrooms. According to some estimates, motion sensor faucets could save between 30 and 50 percent on overall water use - perhaps more if you have a young child who enjoys playing with the faucet knobs.  

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Point of Use Hot Water Heaters 

Upgrading to the point of use water heater, also known as a tankless water heater, is another simple way to cut back on your home's energy use. Tankless, point of use water heaters are installed wherever you need hot water in your home. Because they don't have a tank, you will not be needlessly expending energy to keep 80 to 120 gallons of water heated around the clock. Point of use water heaters also allow homeowners to conscientiously decide where they need hot water connections in their home, allowing for even further potential energy savings.

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Tobias Roberts

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Tobias Roberts

Tobias runs an agroecology farm and a natural building collective in the mountains of El Salvador. He specializes in earthen construction methods and uses permaculture design methods to integrate structures into the sustainability of the landscape.

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