Green Kitchen Cabinets

At times finding green kitchen cabinets can be confusing and wearisome, even though going “green” has become the new catchphrase in the home improvement market. The first thing you need to do is to familiarize yourself with green kitchen ideas and materials so you can know exactly what to look for. The following checklist might make it a little easier for you to keep your search for green cabinet doors and other materials organized.

Day 1-7: Learn More About Wood Alternatives
Go online and read up on bamboo, recycled palm, kirei and wheat board, and visit your local home improvement store to check out their options in green kitchen cabinets. Consider the reality that a green cabinet is likely to be more costly than a wood cabinet, but will last much longer. Ask to be shown the different green cabinetry materials at your local home improvement center and make inquiries as to the difference in the materials and the prices.

Day 8-14: Make a Selection
Once you learn about the different options, give some time to selecting the appropriate material for your green kitchen cabinets. Before buying a cabinet from a company you should request third party documentation that guarantees that their products are free from formaldehyde and produced with no or low VOC’s. If you decide you can’t afford green kitchen cabinets, you can sand, stain or refinish your existing ones with a no or low-VOC finish.

Day 15-30: Implementation
Once you’ve made your selection and you’re satisfied with its carbon footprint and harvesting methods, you can have your green kitchen cabinets installed by a professional. Keep in mind that there is no sense in updating your kitchen cabinets while your appliances waste energy. In addition to getting more efficient appliances, take the opportunity to improve your lighting, and install LED lights if possible.