Sustainable spaces

While we’re looking outward at deforestation, vehicular carbon emissions and the plastic waste in our oceans when it comes to living a more ecoforward life, we also need to look inward to our lifestyles and homes, recognising that change starts with us.

Environmentally friendly houses can appear expensive or difficult to create, particularly in an existing home, but there are many practical changes you can implement now. Why wait for change when it can start today?

Here we look at kitchens and bathrooms, two important spaces that are responsible for the majority of our energy bills, and find ways to improve our homes for the better.

Kitchens

What’s in your kitchen? Benchtops, cabinetry, appliances, tapware and many more components build your space to create what you see. Designed for daily wear and tear, this room, the heart of the home, needs to be composed of durable surfaces that will stand the test of time and be fitted with efficient lights, appliances and taps.

Homing in on one of the most important surfaces