by Brennan + Company Architects
ellicott city, MD, US 21043 · 193 photos
mid-century [re]modern
http://www.brennanarch.com

this kitchen was originally a dark, cramped original 1960s kitchen. we opened all sides of the room to the front and back yard and to the breakfast room. natural and "green" materials and color palette: paperstone counters, sandhill recycled glass backsplash, recycled rubber + cork floors, green certified Crystal cabinets, zero-VOC paints.

 
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sproebsting wrote:
What is the color of the Cor-Terra rubber cork? It looks terrific! - Also, might you know if the rubber cork is as vulnerable to fading in direct sunlight as is 100% cork? Thanks! »
· Comment · 4 months ago
Brennan + Company Architects Hello. The color is Coffee Bean.
I honestly don't know how the rubber cork fares in sunlight compared to cork - sorry!
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jrgoodner wrote:
Countertop - What type of countertop is that? »
· Comment · 4 months ago
Brennan + Company Architects It is Paperstone - please see the tags on the photo for more information.
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Jeff Belcher wrote:
Flooring? - Could you explain about the floor a little more? I love the color and texture. Thinking of adding cork flooring to my kitchen, but this looks a bit better than most installs I've seen. »
· Comment · 11 months ago
Jeff Belcher Thanks for the response! I will look into this. How difficult would this be to do on my own? I'm fairly handy, careful and will Google just about anything.
11 months ago ·
Brennan + Company Architects You might want to check with the manufacturer and see if you need a Certified Installer to maintain a warranty.
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David Jenkins wrote:
What Brand/Model is the Vent Hood? - We have just went through an exhaustive search for an island vent hood and looked at every manufacturer we could find online, and yet, I have never seen this particular vent hood. It is sleek and modern with nice edge detail. »
· · Comment · 14 months ago
Brennan + Company Architects The hood is by Range Craft, http://www.rangecraft.com/, the Delta model. Thank you and good luck!
14 months ago ·
David Jenkins Thanks. We are working with Range Craft on custom design. This helps.
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cheitmeyer wrote:
what is the manufacturer of these cabinets (both upper and lower)? »
· Comment · 18 months ago
Brennan + Company Architects Crystal Cabinets
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karenharris wrote:
color and type of backsplash tile »
· Comment · 12 months ago
What Houzz contributors are saying:
added by Becky Harris to Unique Kitchen Tile
This low backsplash is the perfect scale for adding a jolt of lime green via the tile work.
added by Becky Harris to Yummy Colors! Apple and Lime
Here the lime adds a great punch to this kitchen.
Zing. This vivid green backsplash makes me want to sink my teeth into a Granny Smith apple.
added by Lily Gahagan to Crisp, Fresh: Go for Green Apples
This thin strip of green backsplash works the same magic.
In this kitchen, red accessories complement a green backsplash.
After the countertops are installed, it's time to think about backsplash installation and painting. Your counter sets the lower line for your tile, so even though you could install the tile before templating, you'll get a better-looking backsplash if you wait. Muscling a heavy counter into place is a difficult job, and some walls inevitably will get bumped or dinged. Save your finish painting until after the install for this reason.
added by departure: architecture planning interiors llc to Ecofriendly Materials: Kitchen Countertops
Recycled PaperPaperstone, one of several recycled paper countertop materials, is FSC certified and made of 100 percent postconsumer recycled paper, petroleum-free resin and pigment. It has a handsome monolithic appearance, and its feel is often compared to a warm, soft stone, like soapstone. The material is only heat resistant to 350 degrees, so you should exercise care with your hottest pans.Cost: $18 to $30 per square foot for the material only
added by departure: architecture planning interiors llc to Ecofriendly Kitchen: How to Choose Flooring
Rubber-cork-blend floors. Cushy cork gets a new look when blended with recycled rubber, like in CapriCork's And/Or line, made with 35 percent preconsumer recycled content. The product is available in both rolls and tiles, and comes in 17 different colors, from neutral to bright shades.
What Houzzers are commenting on:
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Opening for breakfast bar area, extending the countertop for backsplash in this area (or would the brick be better?
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rubber cork blend floors
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Color tile accent
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Backsplash and cabinets
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paperstone for bathroom counter
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great space
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Backsplash color contrast
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Recycled paper countertop!
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paper countertops
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paperstone
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rubber cork blend floor 4 kitchen
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Cork rubber blend floor?
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recycled paper worktop
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paperstone
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Paper Counters
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counter tops
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Nice contrast
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Recycled paper countertops
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Paperstone
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Counter tops made from paper & cork.
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Might we want to consider adding a short wall behind the stovetop penninsula?
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rubber floor
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like the counter top and handles
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cork rubber blend
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Backsplash size of tiles
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Backsplash tiled low
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Rubber combined with cork flooring
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Eco recycled paper counter
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stacey's kitchen
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rubber cork blend floor
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countertp
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cork and rubber floor product: Rubber-cork-blend floors. Cushy cork gets a new look when blended with recycled rubber, like in CapriCork's And/Or line, made with 35 percent preconsumer recycled content. The product is available in both rolls and tiles, and comes in 17 different colors, from neutral to bright shades.
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Kitchen floor
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like the green brown and white
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Rubber-cork blend floors. Blend cork with recycled rubber as in CapriCork's And/Or line, make with 3t percent preconsumer recycled content. Available in both rolls a d tiles.
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color of backsplash
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tile
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Like the different colored cabinets, counter top and floor.
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rubber cork blend floor
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kitchen flooring- rubber- cork
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color scheme; low backsplash; mix of woods;
added by Sydney hauphs to safety (4 weeks ago)
Rubber-cork-blend floors. Cushy cork gets a new look when blended with recycled rubber, like in CapriCork's And/Or line, made with 35 percent preconsumer recycled content. The product is available in both rolls and tiles, and comes in 17 different colors, from neutral to bright shades.
added by memerzian to Kitchen (4 weeks ago)
counter top
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Love countertops
added by kathygary to kathygary's ideas (4 weeks ago)
Rubber-cork-blend floors. Cushy cork gets a new look when blended with recycled rubber, like in CapriCork's And/Or line, made with 35 percent preconsumer recycled content. The product is available in both rolls and tiles, and comes in 17 different colors, from neutral to bright shades.
added by joankd to joankd's ideas (4 weeks ago)
Recycled paper top
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paperstone counter top looks like soapstone
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Eco recycled paper counter
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handles and green tile
added by Karen Taylor to kitchen (4 weeks ago)
paperstone, recycled paper countertop
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Recycled paper? Where do you get that?
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paperstone
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cabinets
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color of the flooring
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Cork and rubber floors? Learn.
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Counter and floor materials
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Recycled paper countertop.
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Closed in peninsula?
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Stainless steel with green tile
added by westworks to Kitchen Ideas (5 weeks ago)
Rubber/cork floors and paper stone counters
added by carolynaucoin to carolynaucoin's kitchens (5 weeks ago)
drawers, general style, refrig
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Paper counters, rubber/cork floors
added by jeharbaugh to jeharbaugh's Ideas (5 weeks ago)
Might be good for a bath or mud room?
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one of best-priced eco=option
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Cool look for a counter
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cork floor
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recycled paper counter that looks like soapstone
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Colours and backsplash
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Paper stone
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Paperstone counter
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soapstone counters, cabinet hardware
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colors?
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paperstone counter top
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Recycled paper countertops
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Good layout?
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Lively green brown palette
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Bonita padronagem de cores
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paper countertops
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Flooring that has clean lines...
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Floor
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Recycled paper countertops
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Paperstone. I want to see samples.
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Paper stone
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Small but spacious kitchen
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Paper stone countertops - 100% recycled
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Recycle Paper countertop
added by Janet Davidson to janet_davidson1332's ideas (7 weeks ago)
Amazing recycled paper countertops! Great looking, but can be damaged, if not careful with hot things
added by alinaileanastoian to 2012 (7 weeks ago)
Paperstone, one of several recycled paper countertop materials, is FSC certified and made of 100 percent postconsumer recycled paper, petroleum-free resin and pigment. It has a handsome monolithic appearance, and its feel is often compared to a warm, soft stone, like soapstone. The material is only heat resistant to 350 degrees, so you should exercise care with your hottest pans.
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tile
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paperstone worth a good look
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rubber-cork blend floor
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rubber cork flooring
added by cohenlj1 to Kitchen (7 weeks ago)
paperstone, green tile, different colors on lower and upper cabinets.
added by hotpepper88 to Kitchen Ideas (7 weeks ago)
like dark countertop with lime green tiles. would have to change color of kitchen!!
added by joleev to kitchen (8 weeks ago)
Counter surface is Paperstone
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cabinets
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Paperstone counter tops (recycled paper product)
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Floor
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paperstone
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rubber and cork floors?
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Paper stone benchtops
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Dark counters and light cabinets. I also like the recycled glass backsplash from Fireclay.
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eco friendly
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Rubber-cork blended floors
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white bottom cabs, upper wood cabs, dark countertop...wrong backsplash tho
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I LIKE THE SETUP OF THIS KITCHEN
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recycled paper
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kitchen - countertops and rubber cork floors
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Paper stone counters...eco
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countertops made of recycled paper
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Cabin Kitchen Paperstone counter top
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Paperstone countertop-recycled paper like soapstone. Heat resistant to 350 degrees only use care w/hottest pans
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Kitchen help
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Rubber cork floors
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Black, white, green
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recycled paper counter
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Capri rubber cork
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recycled paper countertop
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Non toxic...recycled
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more cork options
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Mini tile backsplash.
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capri/cork flooring
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Rubber cork blend
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Rubber-cork flooring from CapriCork
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recycled paper countertops. feel like soapstone. $18 - $30/square foot
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Counter tops
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Rubber/Cirk
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Paperstone
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paperstone products
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CapriCork's And/Or line, made with 35 percent preconsumer recycled content. The product is available in both rolls and tiles, and comes in 17 different colors, from neutral to bright shades.
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Ikea cabinets?
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recycled paper countertop
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Rubber-cork-blend floor
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Horizontal outlet
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Green countertops
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recycled paper $18 - 30
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kithcen countertop looks like soapstone and not as expensive. be careful w/ hot pans only ressitant to 350 degrees.
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cork and rubber composite flooring
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paperstone counters
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Paperstone countertop
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Countertop material: "Paperstone" made from 100% postconsumer recycled paper.
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recycled paper countertops
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paperstone bench tops made of recycled paper
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countertop
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Eco
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paperstone counters FSC certified 100% postconsumer recycled paper, petroleum free resin and pigment heat resisitant to only 350 degrees
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Kithen Counter
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I have seen one of these and it really is like soapstone.
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paper countertops!!
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Eco friendly recycled paper countertops=FSC certified
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paperstone for countertop
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paperstone
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recycled paper countertops
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paperstone countertop...warmer than other materials
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cook-top in island
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Love the backsplash & most of the room.
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Green countertop
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Recycled glass backsplash
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black paperstone countertop with green subway backsplash
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Starting idea for kitchen layout
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paperstone, says $18 to $30/sq ft
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Great color, and Eco-friendly.
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tiled lip above counter
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Paperstone countertop, enviro-friendly, smooth, like soapstone.
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Rubber cork blend floors
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Possible cork flooring for kitchen?
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I like the range in the middle of the room on the island
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Counters Eco
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eco friendly countertops
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dark counter..Adel?
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Paperstone countertop. From recycled paper. Feel like soap stone but can only withstand 350 degrees.
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Paper stone countertops -recycled paper
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cabinets, counter top, and rubber cork floor option
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Sichtschutz
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Kitchen
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Cabinets
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Paperstone counters, white flat front cabinets.
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Recycled paper counters by paper stone
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all of it
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paperstone recycled paper counter
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the cushy feel
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Counter top tips
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Colors of countertops and cabinetry
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Tile
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small ledge and glass windows that give more cabinet storage
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paperstone