Sustainable Material Choices for Bathrooms and Kitchens

The production, use and recycling of sustainable materials are governed by principles that respect nature and work in harmony with it. Almost all can be reused or transformed into a new form. Choosing these materials for interiors allows us to embrace an age of conscious consumption, with materials that can exist within nature and under its care.We should also remember the considered materials made possible by technology: materials whose design does not come directly from nature, but which eliminate waste and chemical use. Self-cleaning materials, particularly in toilets, can make it possible to create a home where harsh, hazardous chemicals such as bleach are a thing of the past. Seen in this light, technology's indirect contribution to sustainability has already become another reason to choose these materials.

• Wood obtained from mature trees

• Responsibly grown, pesticide-free cotton

• Responsibly sourced wool

• Renewable plastics

• Bioplastics

• Bamboo

• Recyclable glass

Worktops are among the most frequently used surfaces in a kitchen. Durable and easy to clean, a wooden worktop can serve you for many years, offering both an attractive appearance and an age-old material from the heart of nature. You can also choose recycled glass for every glass item in your kitchen, large or small. Glasses, plates and many other pieces available in special collections can bring sustainability into everyday use.In bathrooms, bamboo furniture is another sustainable material choice, offering moisture resistance while enhancing the welcoming atmosphere these spaces need. Bamboo baskets, bathrobes and towels made from bamboo fibres or cotton are almost essential elements of a sustainable bathroom. Certain fittings made from recyclable metals can benefit kitchens and bathrooms alike, offering a moisture-resistant, long-lasting choice.