RULE THE KITCHEN

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WORK WITH WHAT’S ALREADY THERE Rather than rip out the book-

shelves—the only bit of architectural character in the room—and toss

them in a landfill, Beth gave them an update. She ordered new doors from a

home store, then had the upper doors fitted with glass. Brian hauled the old

doors to a Habitat for Humanity ReStore, which collects cast- off building

materials and resells them at a discount to fund its building projects; habitat.org

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GIVE FURNITURE ASECOND CHANCE To save money and avoid waste,

Beth decorated around furniture she already had, slipcovering her sofa

and relocating a pair of leather chairs from another room. Where new was

needed, she chose versatile pieces, like the upholstered ottoman, with frames

made from certified-sustainable wood and recycled metal springs. Cushions

are made with renewable resources like soy and corn rather than the usual

petroleum-based ingredients. Bench

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, NaturalLee furniture, leeindustries.com

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MARGARITAS

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