Beautiful Kitchen Eco-Islands from Reclaimed Wood
by Sami Grover, Carrboro, NC, USA on 01. 9.08
TreeHugger has previously interviewed TV chef Michael Chiarello, and we’ve even given away prizes from his Napa Style website and catalog in our 100-Mile Thanksgiving Challenge. Flicking through his catalog recently, we came across two gorgeous examples of reclaimed-wood kitchen islands - one made from recrafted barrel staves, another built from reclaimed timber from an old barn. While they are not exactly cheap - $718.98 for the former, and $1698 for the latter - they are not as outrageously priced as many similar islands. They also look like they are built to last. Click below the fold for a little more detail on their appetizing features.
The barrel stave island boasts two shelves for holding equipment; an upper shelf for hanging wine glasses, and comes with a solid wood stool. Meanwhile the American Barnwood option features four sheet-pan slides to hold prepped ingredients; a magnetic knife holder; a removable maple cutting board and a hidden storage area to keep secret recipes. There are also pan hooks on the back and a wine bottle holder made from corrugated tin, rescued from the barn’s roof. As always, eco-minded foodies should check out our guide on How to Green Your Meals for further inspiration. ::Napa Style::via site visit::
