Homeowners can reduce their water consumption by upgrading kitchen taps, an expert has suggested.In a piece on current home design trends, interior designer Rosemary Sadez Friedmann noted that replacing showerheads, taps and toilets with modern, low-flow models are all ways of improving the environmental impact of a home.Writing for the Scripps Howard News Service, Ms Friedmann also suggested upgrading kitchen cabinets, noting that this can be an effective means of achieving a kitchen makeover.The latest trend in kitchens is furniture-like cabinets with dining room-like chairs around the breakfast counter, she said.Delve into design magazines and search the internet for appealing ideas. It is always best to have a professional help you with your choices because mistakes will be more costly down the line.The comments come after UK company Kitchen Design Centre recently explained how the installation of a central kitchen island helped to make one of its renovation projects more functional and contemporary.