Operation: Green Kitchen!
Recently in the home improvement industry, “green” is connoted for innovative and environment-friendly things. It would be fascinating, since green in not a stranger in our kitchens. So if ever you are planning of giving your kitchen a new twist with remodeling or eco-wise upgrading, experts have their words regarding painting your kitchen green.
Kirsten Ritchie, Director of Sustainable Design for the firm Gensler, said that the kitchen is considered to be the most energy-bathed part of the home. So when it comes of mulling over bringing changes in your home, consider on starting the changes at the kitchen.
As they say, healthier kitchens are green kitchens. According to David Linzer, certified Kitchen Designer, toxic substances, such as urea formaldehyde from plywood can actually bring asthma, cancer and other illnesses inside the home. He also added that planning and constructing a healthy home should be the priority if someone wants to go green.
So, the best way for a homeowner to go green in the kitchen is to start with the right appliances. David Johnston recommends in his book hazard-free cabinets and countertops, and house paints. He also stressed the importance of good ventilation.
Lila Guterman discussed in her article for the Washington Post the estimates she got from the home builders in building a green kitchen. According to the article, the costs is hiked up, 20%-30% from the traditional kitchen remodel. That could be a little expensive, but with the thought of making your family safe and sound with the healthy green kitchen, it makes more sense of spending a hefty price for the remodeling.
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