There may come a time when you are in the market for a simplified kitchen makeover. Moreover, you may be in a place where you have a healthy lifestyle in place for yourself and your family, and you would like to incorporate that into your new kitchen makeover as well.
It is not necessary for a complete demolition of your kitchen in order to give it that extra lift you seek. Refacing cabinets or simply replacing worn and dated countertops is an excellent way to give your kitchen a mini-facial if you are not ready for a complete facelift.
Incorporating environmentally friendly countertop options with your already existing healthy lifestyle is a win/win situation in that regard.
Environmentally friendly countertops offer many benefits, including lasting value, long-term beauty, good for your health, and beneficial to the environment.
Recycled Paper Is Tops for Your Countertops
Recycled paper countertops are made from paper that is recycled, combined together with resin and then heated and compressed. This combination makes for a durable, attractive, and eco-friendly countertop.
Recycled paper countertops have many benefits:
* Less porous
* Easy to clean
* Wear longer
* Lightweight
Another benefit is that recycled paper countertops are more likely manufactured by companies that are also aware and utilize environmentally friendly transportation practices as well. Companies that are aware of environmentally friendly products typically find unique and creative ways to be that way from product start to delivery.
Reclaimed Wood Countertops
Reclaimed wood countertops are an excellent idea in that they offer many benefits.
* Saving forests
* Durable
* Attractive
* Keeping landfills cleaner
Reclaimed wood countertops come from many sources. Many companies that are eco-friendly manufacture them, or you can go to a salvage yard for a do-it-yourself project. Houses, barns, and old restoration projects are often the best source for reclaimed wood.
Recycled Glass Countertops
Recycled glass countertops are an amazing eco-friendly choice. There are many benefits, both for the environment and for aesthetic purposes:
* Durable
* Fashionable
* Versatile
* Environmentally friendly
Recycled glass countertops come in an assortment of colors and are made into many different design patters and with just as many color combinations. Recycled glass is an excellent way to create a look that you love that is sturdy and beautiful, all the while helping the environment.
There is no end to the array of patterns and designs that you can make with recycled glass for your countertops. Once combined with porcelain and cement, you have yourself a durable and beautiful set of countertops.
These are a few of the many eco-friendly countertops available in today’s eco-friendly market.
