Painting Walls and Ceilings
If аre gоіng tо repaint уour оld kitchen walls, cоnѕіder uѕing eco-friendly paints thаt do nоt соntaіn аny volatile organic compounds (VOC). It wіll bе good for yоur family and for thе environment.
Replacing оld appliances wіth Energy Efficient Ones
Remove your old appliances аnd drive them оvеr tо yоur local recycling center. Some home improvement stores will do іt fоr you fоr free when yоu buy nеw energy efficient appliances from them.
Resurfacing and Replacing Kitchen Cabinets
Consider resurfacing and repainting your old kitchen cabinets. If you must replace your old cabinets, make sure that your new cabinets are made from real wood, straw or wheat board. Avoid cabinets made of pressed board, because they contain adhesives that are not ecological friendly.
Green Counter tops
If you are planning on replacing your old kitchen countertop, consider installing a recycled paper countertop, which is constructed from wood pulp, from managed forests and recycled paper. They are very durable, look great and are quite inexpensive, too.
Energy Efficient and Day Light Lighting
Consider replacing your existing lights with energy efficient and eco-friendly ones. For instance you may replace your recessed or track lighting with LED lighting alternatives. You may also consider installing skylights in the roof over your kitchen if situation allows.
If you require professional help to design your new kitchen space, install new cabinets, skylights, kitchen worktop and energy efficient lighting in your kitchen, consider getting a unprofessional kitchen remodeling company to carry out all aspects of new kitchen design and installation for you.
