The recent financial crisis may have you staying put in Del Mar luxury homes instead of moving up. There are some design trends that you can follow for your home this 2010. Recently, designs of kitchens and bathrooms have recently been somewhat more reserved. Functionality is now more preferred than larger kitchens and bathrooms. Households are leaning towards products and features that promote energy efficiency, and flexibility in the use of space. Combining kitchens with family space remains a main concern when designing.  

This is a good thing when it comes to cost savings. The average U.S. home spends around $1,900 every year on utility bills. You can save up to 25% in your bills by making uses of green design trends in Del Mar luxury homes.

LED (Light Emitting Diode) lightings are environmentally friendly lights that give off the same light as a regular 40 watt bulb. They last 50 times longer, making them a cost-effective option for lighting your home.

Toilets make up for approximately 30% of water consumed indoors. Low flush toilets use only 1 to 2 gallons of water per flush compared to the usual 3 to 5 gallons. Converting Del Mar luxury real estate to this type of flush can save you hundreds of dollars a year in water bills.

All renewable floorings are mot manufactured the same, and a knowledgeable homeowner should explore what option best fits their needs. There is a wide variety of materials available for use, like bamboo, natural linoleum, cork flooring, and even wood floors.

Green hues may be bright and uplifting, but according to recent studies, the color green can itself be toxic. The pigments used in green paints contain hazardous chemicals like cobalt, titanium and zinc to name a few. An alternative to chemicals in paint would be low or zero VOC, as well as lots of organic upholstery found on the market today. 

For more information on Del Mar Luxury Real Estate for sale, contact:

Shawn Hethcock

Willis Allen Real Estate - Hethcock & Rodger

(858) 755-2280 or (858) 755-6761

valeriepekar@shawnrodger.com