BambooBamboo's best green feature is that it's a rapidly renewable resource, plus it's naturally stronger and harder than most other hardwoods. Teragren, one of the best-known producers, offers an FSC-certified product called FSC-Pure. Be aware, though, that almost all commercial bamboo comes from China, so a lot of energy goes into transporting the product to the United States.Cost: $26 to $36 per square foot for the material only. What kind of fridge/freezer? Like Michele's? Nice open concept!
Butcher BlockComposed of smaller pieces of wood, butcher block can make great use of reclaimed or repurposed material. Sustainable butcher block can come from diverse sources, such as reclaimed shipping pallets or deconstructed buildings. Your knives will love this surface and, after it shows some age, you can just sand the wood a bit and refinish with a food-grade natural oil.Cost: $30 to $85 per square foot for the material only. Side top skinner cabinet ( possibly rounded on top at the side (left entry just before swinging cowboy doors.
Salvaged WoodYou’ll feel good about your selection and add personality and richness from the wood’s history. I look for wood that has a story — maybe it’s salvaged from some iconographic building or even from the project’s remodel. Just remember, wood is more susceptible to damage by water and heat, so it’s best located away from the sink, dishwasher and range. An island is a good option.Cost: VariesMore about wood countertops for the kitchen and bathslanted ceiling with slanted matching cabinets
Floor to ceiling cabinets in the laundry room. Clean lines minimal detail to compensate for their massive size.
Perfect amenities! I want to keep counters clear and walls = windows. No shelfs or cabinets
What if fridge was cold for white wine, (for guests) and frozen for beer mugs? What is the ideal temperature for chilled steins? (The "Americanized". Version of a beer stein!) like it next to a bar sink and beverage bar
Keeping a big window with a weird angle wall
Coffee station next to fridge
Pull out coffee station close to sink
Organized clutter
Pull out coffee station
Microwave enclosed in built in
Pull out prep station
Open feel to kitchen and beverage bar area
Coffee station
Prep, coffee station
Kitchen coffee station
Both gas and induction sink on island?
Enclose deck with a gas cooktop/bbq
Paint looks ok with natural wood floors and counters....maybe a rustic white wash similar to the ceiling
Nice use of corner
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