The Oak cabinets remained in this kitchen while the hardware was updated with a Mission flare. Cork floors were installed and finished with polyurethane to seal against the expected kitchen spills. Counters are solid surfacing made from recycled paper and resin. The tile backsplash contains recycled ceramic material. Melanie Hartwig-Davis (sustainable architect) of HD Squared Architects, LLC. (HD2) located in Edgewater, near Annapolis, MD.