kitchen accessories

If you’re finally ready to do your part for the environment and turn over a new green leaf, start with your kitchen. The kitchen is the one room in every home where the biggest waste of energy occurs. There are many ways to transform your old, energy-consuming kitchen into an energy-saving one with, of course, other options that will help the environment as well. The steps you will take definitely depend on what kind of plans for redesign you have in mind, but don’t feel bad about taking things slowly – you don’t have to engage in major works and investments right from the start.

Replace your appliances

This is probably the most obvious and easiest way to redesign your kitchen in terms of making it more energy efficient. Appliances such as fridges, freezers and dishwashers can use up a lot of energy. Therefore, even if replacing these objects might seem like a pricey investment at first, opting for appliances that have an energy-saving label will lower the cost of your electric bills and prove to be a lot more budget and environment-friendly in the long run.

Efficient lighting solution

Most kitchens have pre installed fans or chandeliers that are located in the centre of the ceiling. Not only are these types of lighting solutions bad for the eyes but they also use a lot more energy than you would think. In this regard, going for LED lights is the best possible way to ensure energy efficiency in your kitchen.

There are also special LED light strips that you can attach wherever you want and make the whole ambient in the kitchen brighter and more pleasant for the eyes while at the same time saving both money and electricity.

Be practical

When it comes to equipping your kitchen, think about quality products that will last for decades. One of the best ways to make sure your kitchen is fully functional and well-designed is by using all the space you have and filling it with the necessities. Include items like kitchen accessories that will help you in food preparation but also be a nice feature when it comes to the overall design of your kitchen.

Optimal water usage

In order to be environmentally aware, an energy efficient kitchen shouldn’t waste too much water either. Saving water is a very easy and inexpensive thing to do since all you need are some law-flaw faucets that even an amateur can install. These will significantly minimize water flow and therefore prevent wasting water by up to 60%. Your water bill will decrease as well.

Nature-friendly materials

In all honesty, this step requires a bit more work on your part. If you want to go fully green, you can replace the old materials in your kitchen with recycled and environment-friendly ones. Bamboo is a great option for floors while recycled lumber looks very pretty when it comes to cabinets and other objects in the kitchen. These kinds of materials don’t have to look plain and with the help of a professional service, you can definitely get both the green lifestyle and elegant looks that would go perfectly with your dine designer homewares and other kitchen accessories.

Say no to chemicals

No kitchen will be fully green and energy-efficient if you don’t do something about using toxic chemicals in your cleaning solutions. There are many DIY natural recipes online and you can easily make any kind of cleaning solution that will be as effective as a chemical-based one, if not more, and a lot safer for you, your family and green kitchen materials.

If you feel that it’s high time to do something about energy consumption in your kitchen, the above-mentioned steps can help you set things right and redesign your kitchen in a way that will still look nice and comfortable but also more convenient for nature and your wallet.

By Anurag Rathod

Anurag Rathod is an Editor of Appclonescript.com, who is passionate for app-based startup solutions and on-demand business ideas. He believes in spreading tech trends. He is an avid reader and loves thinking out of the box to promote new technologies.