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There are hundreds of ways to decorate your kitchen, but you
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Green Ways to Decorate and Design Your Kitchen
Copyright (c) 2009 Bob Fischer
Kitchen Designs Remodeling
http://www.kitchendesignsremodeling.com/

After decades of neglect, the environment is starting to receive
the attention it deserves, and with good reason. As a result,
some homeowners are choosing to implement green designs into
their kitchens, especially since the kitchen can use a lot of
energy through appliances that constantly run and water that
regularly drips.

Here are several tips for each category in your kitchen so that
you can choose a green decorating scheme based on your needs and
budget.

Green Appliances and Water Saving Technology

Energy Star appliances are getting a lot of attention, and with
today's range of options and price ranges, upgrading your older
appliances for more energy efficient options is viable. Energy
Star appliances use anywhere from 10 to 50 percent less energy.

Don't overlook your kitchen faucet as a potential source of
water-conservation. Especially if your budget doesn't include
new appliances, consider choosing a kitchen faucet with an
aerator. You'll have the same water pressure with less volume. A
recirculation pump will keep your hot water in your tap, meaning
no running the water for up to a minute waiting for hot water.

Big-Ticket Items Going Green

Cabinets and countertops are seminal components that affect the
look of your kitchen. If you are considering the possibility of
refacing your current cabinets, one popular option is choosing a
hardwood that wasn't finished with urea-formaldehyde, which
emits harmful gasses. You can also choose green materials such as
wheatboard that is finished with nontoxic products.

Recycled quartz countertops are the most popular green option,
and are engineered by DuPont, CaesarStone, Silestone, Zodiaq and
IceStone. These recycled quartz countertops are antimicrobial,
mold and heat resistant. They offer a wide range of color options
with good color depth and a hint of sparkle that will complement
any kitchen.

Green Underfoot

If you are considering updating your kitchen flooring, before you
go the laminate flooring route, do some research into green
options such as cork flooring, linoleum and bamboo or reclaimed
hardwood. Bamboo is popular because it's easily renewable and
has been improved to be more durable as well as to stand up
better to moisture. Cork is environmentally friendly and you'll
have a many options for color, just make sure you like the
texture and look before committing.

Because linoleum is made from linseed oil, rosin and wood flour,
it's durable and environmentally friendly to produce. If you are
set on tile, consider purchasing recycled tile that was well
preserved, perhaps a terra cotta for a warm, rustic look.

Don't Throw That Away!

Whether you are updating your entire kitchen or just several
items, don't overlook how you dispose of the items you're
replacing. After all, throwing your current appliances into the
landfill won't justify buying Energy Star appliances. Instead,
either sell or donate your used appliances (if in working
condition). This way, someone else will reuse them and this will
prevent them from clogging a landfill. The same goes for
replacing cabinets and even countertops. If you're taking down
your cabinets, take pictures first and try and sell the lot or
donate to your local home improvement charity that will reuse
your materials, such as Habitat for Humanity. This way, you'll
have done your part for the environment.

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Bob Fischer is a contributor for Kitchen Designs Remodeling
and he covers topics such as kitchen design ideas and also
various other components of kitchen design. Learn more at:
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