Powder Room

The botanical design of the Hampton chandelier is rendered in plaster for a modern more abstract version of a floral chandelier that still reinforces a biophilic interior environment. Efficient LED lighting conserves energy.

The Alabama marble countertop is sourced from within a few hundred miles, which reduces the carbon impact and pollution associated with transporting the raw materials, particularly when compared to an Italian stone. Alabama marble is recognizably local, and selected to celebrate this home’s connection to place.

A round semi-vessel sink from Kohler’s “wading pool” line celebrates the flow of water. The cast iron sink contains at least 80% recycled content, and is manufactured in Kohler Wisconsin. This may not seem “local,” but compared to overseas manufacturing facilities, it greatly reduces the pollution associated with transporting the product to the job site.

The WaterSense certified faucet, by Delta Brizo, has an open spout and biophilic form that celebrates the flow and movement of water. WaterSense-certified faucets conserve both water and energy by reducing hot water use and increasing savings on utility bills. The average family could save 700 gallons of water a year by switching to WaterSense-certified faucets.

WaterSense certified, Kohler Veil toilets not only conserve water, but minimize the use of potable water to convey sewage, while saving the homeowner on both water and sewer costs. The Inspiration Home dual flush toilets can be flushed with either .8 or 1.28 gallons of water, allowing water to be used only as needed for a successful flush.

You might not know that toilets are by far the biggest source of water use in most homes, and in many cases a significant source of water waste. The average family could save about 13,000 gallons a year by switching to water sense toilets and $2,900 over the lifetime of the toilets. This also saves the energy required for sewage treatment, and the pollution associated with generating that energy, at a community level. Nationally, if all old, inefficient toilets in the United States were replaced with WaterSense labeled models, we could save 520 billion gallons of water per year, or the amount of water that flows over Niagara Falls in about 12 days.

Even if your toilet is relatively new, it could be wasting water through a silent leak. You can find out if your toilet is leaking by putting a drop of food coloring in the tank. If, after 10 minutes or so, you see colored water in the bowl, then your flapper needs to be replaced.

These clever contemporary toilet paper holders from the Delta Decor Assist line are designed with a subtle, integrated grab bar. This feature eases use for people of all ages and abilities, adding to the adaptability of the space.

The bathroom exhaust fan is on the “most efficient” list of Energy Star-certified ventilation fans. These exhaust fans have three different air flow settings to be tailored to the needs of each space and have a certified sone rating for quiet operation. Effective ventilation in bathrooms and high humidity areas helps to control moisture inside the home and prevent potential indoor air quality and durability issues with mold or mildew.