Build an eco-friendly kitchen with custom reclaimed wood kitchen cabinets

When thinking about building your dream kitchen or remodeling an old one, an important factor is the type, finish and color of cabinets you want. You can have custom made kitchen cabinets to meet all your requirements and needs or make other decisions. Ultimately, your budget will decide what you can afford.

There are many options available when it comes to kitchen cabinets, in addition to getting cabinets built specifically for your needs, you can choose semi-custom cabinets. These offer a bit of flexibility compared to custom cabinets as they are not custom built.

Another option is stock cabinets, these are mass produced cabinets found at any home improvement store. They usually come in standard dimensions, which means that if they don’t fit your kitchen space, you’ll have to fix it. It’s also cheaper than custom-built cabinets.

Finally, there are RTA cabinets, which stand for ready to assemble and are perfect for the DIY enthusiast. Individual cabinets come complete with screws and easy to follow instructions. These types of cabinets are cheaper than most and are always in high demand.

Once you know the type of cabinet you want, it’s time to choose a cabinet finish. This can easily be overwhelming as there are so many to choose from; There are conversion finishes such as catalyzed lacquer, pre-catalyzed lacquer, conversion varnish, epoxy finish, moisture-curing polyurethane, two-component polyurethane, polyester finish and ultraviolet curing finish.

There are also other finishes in lacquer, polyurethane, varnish, shellac and water. These can be further broken down based on what properties they have and what you want for your cabinets.

Regardless of your final choice, consider choosing a cabinet based on its impact on the environment. Going green in the kitchen will mean buying flow restrictor faucets that reduce water waste by 40%, reducing heat loss through good insulation and using locally sourced materials to reduce the carbon footprint of your kitchen.

Whether you opt for custom kitchen cabinets, semi-custom cabinets, standard cabinets, or RTA cabinets, a green kitchen is environmentally responsible. You can do this by using wood options like bamboo, which is efficient yet elegant; Better yet, you can use reclaimed wood, which can be stripped, sanded, and recycled into beautiful cabinets for the kitchen of your dreams. In this way you get a beautiful kitchen as well as helping the environment.