Your kitchen is the heart of your home, so it's easy to see why so much time, energy, and money gets spent on just that one room. From floor to ceiling (and the cabinets and countertops in between), there's a lot that goes in to making a green kitchen, and a lot of choices out there; while that can make greener materials a little easier to come by, it also means there are more decisions to make, and more factors to consider.
Few floors in your home are trod upon quite as frequently as your kitchen floor. You want something that's beautiful, sure, but choosing the right material -- one that will last, that will age gracefully -- is paramount when it comes to deciding what to put on your kitchen floor. There are a lot of options, and a lot of green options, thankfully, but a variety of important factors to consider before making your choice.
Kitchen cabinets often take up the most space in your kitchen, responsible for storing everything from your pots and pans to dinnerware and more. Since they take up so much of your space, it's really important that you choose green materials, not just for the planet, but for your personal health; with all the wood and wood derivatives, and their finishes and adhesives, there's lots of potential to make your home (and you) sick. Here's the scoop on choosing green kitchen cabinet materials.
The countertop is the showpiece of your kitchen, but it has to be functional and durable, too. Just as there are many styles to fit any taste, there are a growing number of green options available, depending on your budget, how you use your kitchen, and how green you want it to be.
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