Going Green can be as beautiful as it is functional.
We believe that helping the planet is at our hands. We as humans need to maintain a balance so that the children of tomorrow have a tomorrow to look forward to. There are many options in todays construction materials.There are odorless paints with low or no V.O.C. There are drywall sheets that have been recycle to help our planet Earth from being destroyed.
Products out there are more Earth friendly by been recyclable. For instance glass tiles which are made from recycle glass. Flooring has change with the addition of bamboo and or cork. Counter tops are been made out concrete and or recycle glass. Recycle tires have been use in children's playgrounds. All new forms of insulation using soy beans and other great materials. Solar energy. The possibility's are endless.
The following are some interesting ideas for green living:
1. Energy Efficient Lighting: Plan carefully as to where your lighting fixtures should be installed. Fluorescent bulbs are a great option in terms of actual hardware, but managing with less fixtures is the easiest way to cut costs. Make sure you have a lay out which will provide enough light for the functions of the kitchen, but consider how much light you actually need to make your kitchen useful and beautiful.
2.Green Cabinets: Not the color, (unless that flows with your general decor scheme), but rather cabinets made from renewable resources and salvaged materials. Most of these pieces are constructed from recycled materials, then dressed with attractive veneers. They are often affordable alternatives to other cabinetry options, and save a great deal of lumber in the construction process. Contractor might be highly knowledgeable about these materials– don’t forget to ask about your options!
3. Eco-Friendly Appliances: One of the greatest energy drains in our homes, is the constantly running refrigerator. Many manufacturers have made the effort to redesign appliances with this consideration in mind. When shopping for these large energy draining items, investigate all the options on the market. It’s easy to incorporate these eco-friendly appliances into your greater design– and the money saved from this effort alone will be significant!While these options are intended to save you money on your kitchen renovation project, they are quite a rich investment. Environmental issues are of the moment, and the style of these trends certainly reflects the timeliness of the issue. These options are aesthetically stylish, and constructed with the intention of saving money and the world around you. Certainly worth considering before you make an expensive home renovation.