Increasingly strict water restrictions and a growing desire to living more sustainably is seeing a greater number of homeowners seek out ‘greener’ design options for their home.

Leading designers Royston Wilson and Katrina Luxton of Royston Wilson Design confirm this trend as households focus on water saving and designing long term. Royston notes that the summer trends for 2009/2010 are reflective of more knowledgeable purchasers entering a more sophisticated marketplace.

“We are seeing an eco-focus especially around the kitchen and bathroom where the domains have shifted over the past generations” says HIA Kitchen Designer of the Year, Katrina Luxton.

Going green does not necessarily mean an unattractive or less functional area within the home. The Caroma Dorf Concepts Centre in South Melbourne has curbed this problem by creating an aesthetically pleasing mix of modern, water saving products to include in amongst the home. With the latest designs at an affordable price, the Caroma Dorf Concepts Centre is sure to make your summer renovations a breeze. With a variety of products and brands on the showroom floor, specialised consultants are on hand to guide you through the designing and purchasing process.
 
David Oliver, Victorian state manager for Caroma Dorf Concepts Centre suggests that the buyer behavior pattern is changing to reflect the change in trends.
“Caroma Dorf has long been an industry leader in providing consumers with environmentally friendly solutions for the home.

“We are seeing customers enter the store with the aim to overhaul their kitchen, using bathroom and household products to reflect money saving, eco-friendly designs which will ultimately benefit ourselves, our homes and the environment,” says David Oliver.

In the current environment, it is important that a focus is placed upon the ecological impact and sustainability. Modern products such as the ones within the Concepts Centre are ultimately working towards reducing our environmental footprint whilst at the same time making your home look ‘eco chic’.



Top 5 green renovation trends and tips from Caroma Dorf Concepts Centre and Royston Wilson Design:

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Minimalism is out and warmer, earthier designs are in. An emergence of softer lines, colour palettes and textures is reflective of our move toward more sustainable homes.

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Space saving designs such as multi-purpose areas are increasingly popular and are being incorporated into many renovations.

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The role of the bathroom has changed and is now used as an escape and a place of relaxation. As such, natural colour palettes are being used and sleek products complement an existibathroom design or renovation.

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Utilising Eco friendly products are increasing becoming the norm. The 5 star Caroma ‘Profile 5 Toilet Suite with integrated hand-basin’ can save the average household up to 70% of water by giving water a dual purpose - fresh water is first used for hand washing and then flows into the cistern to ultimately flush the toilet.

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Function and form are a key focus. Dorf Smart Neo Tapware combine style and innovation with advanced technology to improve water savings, water flow and temperature control, ensuring no water is wasted!