OTM Designs & Remodeling Inc.

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Project, Los Angeles - Eco-Friendly Kitchen

This homeowner wanted her new kitchen to be stylish, eco-friendly, and functional for her and her two children, and that's exactly what she got. The focal point of the kitchen is the painter's palette-shape countertop attached to an internally illuminated electric blue island. Kitchen Design and Remodel.

Project Cost: $50,001 - $75,000

Country: United States

This homeowner wanted her new kitchen to be stylish, eco-friendly, and functional for her and her two children, and that's exactly what she got. The focal point of the kitchen is the painter's palette-shape countertop attached to an internally illuminated electric blue island.

Green Machine

Recessed ceiling fixtures with dimmer switches, low-voltage halogen pendants, and fluorescent lighting above and below the cabinets light the area at night and on cloudy days. During the day, two skylights conserve energy and capture the California sun.

Shine On

Made from recycled glass, the island countertop adds to the green features in this kitchen. Blue flecks in the countertop echo the glass backsplash across the room. The L-shape island houses two sinks, including this two-basin model, which makes meal preparation a breeze. To cut down on water use,...

Hard as Glass

The island's lighted front panels are made of recyclable colored resin produced with no off-gassing (a release of volatile chemicals in the air). The paints used throughout the kitchen are low in -- or free of-- volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Clean Air Pact

Instead of using classic stainless-steel appliances, this homeowner wanted to add color to the kitchen. That's exactly what the burgundy range, hood, and wall oven do. To cut down on energy use, we installed mini-appliances. Refrigerator and freezer drawers supplement the main refrigerator. Now,...

Red in the Face

Burgundy appliances set off the blue tones of the cabinetry and backsplash. The cabinetry is made of wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. This means it was harvested from managed, sustainable forests. The backsplash is made from recycled glass.

Back to Basics

Eco-friendly wood was also used in the pantry. The flooring is carved from striated aspen tree wood that grew in a managed forest. This process uses about 85 percent of the tree, as compared to only 30 percent with other woods

From the Pantry

Even the furniture in the kitchen is environmentally friendly. The upholstered bench for the eating area uses a sustainable material made without polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

Cool Seating