Good Green Kitchens

by Jennifer Roberts, Linda Svendsen (Photographer)

With more than 150 color photographs, comprehensive text, and extensive resource lists of recommended products, manufacturers, and retailers, Good Green Kitchens is a must-have—whether taking small steps to a green kitchen, or planning a thorough remodel. This newest book from green living advocate, Jennifer Roberts, is loaded with inspiration and information for creating a dream green kitchen. What makes a kitchen green? Good Green Kitchens shows that eco-friendly design is a continuum that’s shaded from light to dark green. At the light green end are easy-to-do steps such as choosing less polluting paints or selecting energy-efficient appliances. At the darker green end are strategies like using certified or reclaimed wood, consciously choosing to simplify or downsize, or using the kitchen project as a launching point for greening the whole house. Good Green Kitchens gives the low-down on what’s green and what’s not when it comes to kitchen design. It includes: up-close profiles of beautiful, green kitchens and the people who created them; tips for environmentally responsible redecorating, remodeling, and building from the ground up; in-depth chapters on greener alternatives for floors, cabinets, countertops, and appliances; strategies for greening the whole house; tips for keeping costs in check; and much more.

176 pages, Hardcover

First published May 23, 2006

Reviews

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was nice to see a lot of green features in one place. I have been searching to find comparisons between possible materials for a kitchen upgrade. I was disappointed that her lists weren't more detailed and she only listed very mainstream materials. I'm still looking for someone who can list out the more cutting edge green materials and who can give more detailed pros and cons. In absence of that detail, this book was a fabulous starting point, and I'm glad I read it.

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty pictures and great bay area resources, but very lite on actual ways to green an existing kitchen. Could use things about solar/wind power, grey water, and te importance of a home garden in reducing the amount of pesticides in your food.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book shows how you can integrate new stuff into an old design without being garish. The ideas are quite inspirational & show the possibilities for my own kitchen. There are explanations of how different materials work together well including various examples. A lot of resources are included.

[Maggie · Rating 4 out of 5]

In order to someday do these types of things to our kitchen, I am in need of a rich benefactor. Any volunteers?

[Jamali]

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