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Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Kitchen Designs for a Greener Home

Explore eco-friendly kitchen design with sustainable materials, reclaimed shelves, and avoiding VOCs.

By HOME Magazine (HOME Magazine Author)

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Create a sustainable kitchen by choosing eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient technology. Consider using reclaimed items or simply updating existing kitchen carcasses instead of a full replacement.

Select sustainable products like FSC-certified timber, bamboo, and recycled metals. For a healthier home, choose low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) paints and materials.

Upgrade to energy-saving appliances, induction hobs, and LED lighting to reduce long-term costs and your environmental impact, combining modern style with green principles.

1. Start at the beginning

2. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Reclaim

Sustainability lies at the heart of this kitchen by Belinda George, from the reclaimed river rimu to the Aga with wetback functionality. Image: Simon Devitt

3. Everything and the kitchen sink

4. Breathe easy

This kitchen, in Meadowbank House by Piper Architects, features an induction cooktop. Image: Simon Devitt

5. The future is now

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