A few things to consider: Reclaimed wood cabinets are an environmentally friendly option, but ask about where the wood came from and what is was used for previously. Old wood may have been treated with chemicals you wouldn’t want in your kitchen. Ask about the glue used to bind composite boards, which are almost always used for the cabinet box and sides. Even the more environmentally friendly composites made from natural materials such as wheat and sunflowers can be made with chemical glues. Request that your cabinets be made using low-VOC, formaldehyde-free glues and adhesives. Refinish cabinets with no- or low-VOC water-based paints and stains. Always ask to make sure that your cabinets aren’t finished with melamine, which can cause skin, eye and throat irritation. Storing dishes and pantry items on open shelves makes your kitchen feel more spacious than storing them in cabinets and eliminates the need for cabinet boxes and sides, which are usually made from particleboard. Keeping dishes in sight is also more convenient and forces you to remain organized.
Posted on: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 19:41:48 +0000
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