Go Green in the Kitchen

No longer a design afterthought, kitchens have become the heart of our homes. Now more than ever, we need confident design and elegant products that hold up to our fast-paced lifestyles. Good design must also provide refreshment and renewaland offer ways to enhance the health of both our families and our environment.

Here are some tips to consider for an environmentally-friendly kitchen:

• Incorporate quality materials and progressive design principals so your kitchen will stand the test of time
• Design the kitchen to maximize space, efficiency, and natural lighting
• Consider using recycled or sustainably-harvested materials and materials made without toxic chemicals
• Use energy-efficient appliances to reduce energy consumption
• Ensure the kitchen has sufficient ventilation to maximize indoor air quality
• Recycle your old kitchen if you are renovating. You can donate your kitchen to Habitat for Humanity, or sell it through the local paper, eBay or Craigslist.

Green Core

• V6B is proud to offer Green-Core, a line of cabinetry made with materials that have a reduced effect on your health and the environment. Made from renewable wood fiber and no added urea-formaldehyde, Green-Core meets or exceeds the environmental performance requirements of competing products.

Casework

• Green-Core: A 100% recycled exterior-grade particleboard is available for Inset, Traditional or European style case construction.
• Green-Core Plus: A renewable wood fiber plywood made with patented soy-based resin available for Inset, Traditional or European style case construction.

Door Styles

• Green-Core wood veneer and laminate door styles have a substrate of no added urea-formaldehyde and 100% Recycled Green-Core MDF or Particleboard.

Wood Species

• Lyptus® is a premium-grade hardwood that is grown in South America on highly productive plantations. Lyptus® is mixed with indigenous trees to preserve and sustain native ecosystems. It has a short renewal cycle and can be harvested in just 14-16 years compared to 50-70 years for North American hardwoods. Lyptus® ranges in color from red to brown, resembling mahogany, and is available in an array of beautiful dark stains.
• Bamboo is a rapidly-renewable plant-based product. Fast-growing, strong and durable, bamboo finishes beautifully with many of the same characteristics as wood.

The future of kitchens and interior design is tied to sustainable, environmentally- responsible products and materials. Whether you need products or design, from Traditional to Contemporary, V6B can provide green solutions.