Entertaining, family time, food preparation, homework-if you're like most people, your kitchen is a hub of activity in your home. It should be healthy, and why not stylish at the same time? A.k.a Green offers a full range of options for a healthy kitchen, from formaldehyde-free, wheatboard cabinetry (Neil Kelly, a.k.a. Green, and Humabilt), to concrete and terrazzo countertops (Ice Stone, Vetrazzo and Gore Design) and sleek recycled aluminum sinks (eleek).

Don't get trapped into the mindset that granite is the ultimate countertop material. It will soon be known as the shag carpet of the 90's. There are incredibly interesting options, from recycled currency (Shetka Stone) to polyester resin (Avonite Studio Collection and Alkemi) recycled glass, granite and marble (Coverings, Etc).