Breathe Easy - Design Your Kitchen Using Better Materials
When designing a kitchen, most people focus on style, layout, and functionality. But there’s one critical factor that’s often overlooked—indoor air quality. The materials and finishes used in kitchens can have a lasting impact on the air you and your family breathe every day. Many conventional kitchen products emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chemicals that can contribute to poor indoor air quality, cause irritation, and even impact long-term health.
The Hidden Impact of VOCs in Kitchen Materials
VOCs are found in many common kitchen materials, including:
- Cabinetry made with MDF or particleboard containing formaldehyde-based adhesives.
- Paints, stains, and sealants that off-gas harmful chemicals for months or even years.
- Worktops and flooring treated with synthetic coatings or resins.
- Adhesives and glues used in cabinetry, flooring, and wall panels.
- Cleaning materials.
- Gas for cooking.
These materials release VOCs into the air, contributing to respiratory issues, headaches, and allergic reactions. For those with asthma, chemical sensitivities, or young children in the home, VOC exposure can be even more concerning.
Cleaning Products and Cooking Fuels
Additional pollutants in your kitchen include:
Cleaning materials that contain ammonia, chlorine, and synthetic fragrances.
Gas cooking fuels that produce nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and particulate matter.
Choose Low-VOC and Zero-VOC Kitchen Products and Materials
At Sustique, we believe that a beautiful kitchen shouldn’t come at the cost of your health. That’s why we specialise in kitchens crafted from low-VOC and zero-VOC materials, ensuring a safer and healthier home environment.
Our carefully curated materials include:
- Cabinetry crafted from sustainably sourced solid wood, low-VOC board alternatives, and zero-VOC bio-composite materials.
- Non-toxic finishes and adhesives that don’t release harmful emissions.
- Porcelain and natural worktops that avoid synthetic resins and petrochemicals.
- Low-emission flooring options including solid wood and zero-VOC composites.
- Paints that are air-purifying.
Explore Sustique’s Healthy Kitchen Collections
Whether you’re planning a full kitchen renovation or making small upgrades, Sustique offers a range of kitchen collections designed with indoor air quality in mind:
- Puustelli Miinus – A revolutionary modular kitchen system with a bio-composite frame. It's an ultra-low VOC choice.
- Sustique Engineered – High-quality, low-VOC engineered board kitchens offering contemporary aesthetics with an eco-friendly edge.
- Sustique Crafted – Timeless, solid wood shaker-style kitchens painted with low-VOC paints.
Let’s Create a Healthier Kitchen
If you seek sustainable, non-toxic, and health-conscious design, Sustique is here to help. Explore our kitchen ranges and book a FREE design consultation.
Puustelli Miinus
UK Sole Authorised Agents
True Innovation | Long-Life | Carbon Neutral | Ultra-low VOCs | Reusable | Recyclable | Circular
Sustique Engineered
Curated for modernists and minimalists
Great value | Recycled Content | Recyclable | Handles | Handleless | True Bespoke | Wide Choice of Finishes
Sustique Crafted
Curated for traditionalists
Good value | Solid timber | Painted | Colour Match | Shaker | Farmhouse | Cottage | Contemporary
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