They are often high on the wish list. This kitchen was gutted and put back together with completely sustainable materials and construction practices. The cabinets are made of Lyptus wood, a fast growing hardwood that looks like cherry. The interior of the cabinets are made out of xxx and there is no formaldehyde to off gas. The floor is click marmoleum, a great product that is inexpensive and sustainable. The appliances are all energy star rated and the new windows go a long way to keeping energy in the house. The backsplash tiles are simple ceramic pieces, not a recycled content tile but not an environmentally harmful product. The tile and the paint pull together the kitchen colors and follow through to the dining room.