Teak look-alike cabinets from Poggenpohl have a melamine finish; the company does not use protected species or woods from rain forests. Poggenpohl's wood cabinets are finished with durable eco-safe water-based stains and lacquers (800/987-0553; poggenpohl-usa.com). Installing dimmers on recessed ceiling fixtures reduces energy consumption. Low-voltage interior cabinet lights also require less electricity.

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Cabinetry: ("Teak Décor'' #KA 404); rolling cabinet door (aluminum finish); cabinetry hardware ("Bow Handle'' #B10); cabinet lighting: Poggenpohl, 516/883-2424, poggenpohl-usa.com.
Recessed lighting: Halo, haloltg.com.
Countertops ("Caramel Rhine Leather''): Silestone by Cosentino USA, 800/291-1311, silestoneusa.com.
Black-framed artwork on countertop ("Untitled 1 and 2," by Nicolas Lebeuan Benic): Anita Abrams, Accetra Arts, 631/462-5572, accetraarts.com.
Sculpture ("Aja"): Laura Rand Haleman, 516/626-2926.