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SUS T AINABLE
DE SIGN
What's Sustainability Got to Do with It?
A lot, according to NKBA research that highlights a growing design movement
SUSTAINABILITY IS no longer a sidebar to design
conversations. In fact, NKBA research found
that it's becoming an increasingly important part
of the design process.
" Sustainability is not complicated, and it's not
expensive; it's our responsibility to help make
those decisions for the future, " said Sandra Gjesdahl,
principal of Seattle-based Bristol Design
+ Construction, in the recent Luxury Outdoor
Kitchen Report. " For me, there's no other way to
design anymore. "
So yes, sustainability is having its design moment,
especially when it comes to the following
key areas as found in NKBA's 2023 Design
Trends Report.
SURFACES
 Countertops:NKBA's 2023 Design Trends research
shows that 38% of kitchen designers
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ABOVE In " Modern Kosher
Brooklyn, " large glass panes
allow natural light to pour
into this sleek, contemporary
kitchen.
Design by Amir J Ilin, owner,
Küche+Cucina, Paramus,
N.J. Photograph by Raquel
Longworthy, Raquel
Longworthy Photography
and 33% of bath designers are choosing countertops made of recycled
materials such as glass. Examples of other eco-friendly choices include
wood, paper, bamboo and engineered stone.
Walls:Designers are also looking for minimal to zero emissions from the
products they use to cover the walls. Nearly 50% of designers said they
use VOC-free paint and stains. And when it comes to wallcoverings,
designers are opting for natural or non-toxic products.
 Flooring: One-third of designers are looking for recycled materials like reclaimed
wood (wood previously used in old homes and other buildings),
while another third are opting for VOC-free fl ooring such as bamboo.
PRODUCTS
 Cabinets:When it comes to cabinets - whether in kitchens or baths -
30% of designers say they opt for Forest Stewardship Council-certifi ed
products. FSC forests are managed to strict environmental, social and
economic standards.
 Appliances:Designers want cooking, cleaning and cooling appliances that
conserve energy and are earth friendly. In fact, nearly 60% choose EPA/
Energy Star appliances and ventilation.

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