5 Green Kitchen Remodeling Tips for an Eco-Friendly Kitchen

Green Kitchen Remodeling

You can make your kitchen–and entire home–more energy efficient by using sustainable materials, eco-friendly appliances, energy-saving lighting fixtures and other green kitchen remodeling strategies, in an eco-friendly kitchen.

Because it is one of the busiest areas in the home and typically chock full of electrical appliances, it’s not surprising that the kitchen consumes a large amount of energy. Most people tend to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, whether they are whipping up a meal or just sitting and sipping a cup of coffee in the breakfast nook. That means that electric lights are often on and the electric appliances often used. Fortunately for eco-conscious homeowners, there are many ways to make your kitchen greener. Below are five tips that will do just that.

5 Green Kitchen Remodeling Tips for the Eco-conscious Homeowner

1. Source sustainable building materials for your new cabinets and drawers.
   Wood products and wheat or straw boards are some ideal eco-conscious construction materials.
2. Opt for linoleum and cork for flooring.
   Both of these materials are made from renewable resources.
3. Choose eco-friendly appliances.
   Check the Energy Star ratings of new appliances before buying to make sure you get the most efficient ones available.
4. Have energy-efficient lighting installed.
   You really cut down on your monthly electric bill by replacing traditional lighting with compact florescent or LED bulbs.
5. A pull-out recycling bin under the sink helps keep your kitchen less cluttered.
   Recycling is environmentally-friendly but storing and sorting the things you want to recycle can be obstructive and unsightly. There are many cleverly designed recycling bins available that will go under the sink, behind a mock cabinet door or in an unused corner or niche of the kitchen. Use a system that appeals to you to neatly solve this problem.

You can incorporate all these tips for your green kitchen renovation with expert help from Sterling Works. Call us today to schedule an appointment. We are looking forward to hearing from you and helping you to transform your kitchen into one that is comfortable to spend time in, friendly to the environment and pleasing to the eye.