Green Furniture Questions

How do I get rid of the chemical smell in a china cabinet? Can I seal it in?

— chris pearlman Newton, NJ

Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS

A Kitchen That Works LLC

November 15, 2011

How do I get rid of the chemical smell in a china cabinet? Can I seal it in?

— chris pearlman Newton, NJ

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on November 15, 2011

I want to buy my granddaughter a wooden doll chest. I am considering one handmade from a veneer called luan. Should I be concerned?

— Sharon Butler Louisville, KY

Answered by David Bergman on November 14, 2011

We are building a new home, have two-tone gray walls, wood floors etc. What color couch would spark it up?

— Doris Rogersville, TN

Answered by Karen Smuland on October 5, 2011

I'd like to buy a "green" sofa that will hold up well with our two young children and not cost me $8,000. Suggestions?

— Nancy McIlvaine Napa, CA

Answered by Kirsten Flynn on September 19, 2011

How should I deal with off-gassing from a Melamine desk?

— Julie Reimers Mechanicsburg, PA

Answered by Joel Hirshberg on August 15, 2011

Where can I purchase green furniture for my sons, especially a bed?

— Sandy Siegal San Francisco, CA

Answered by Kirsten Flynn on August 6, 2011

Can we seal in offgassing from self-assembled particleboard furniture?

— J Cain The Colony, TX

Answered by Doug Cameron, LEED GA on July 29, 2011

Would painting MDF cabinets with a low-VOC lacquer seal in the chemicals that offgas from it (formaldehyde)?

— beth Atlanta, GA

Answered by Doug Cameron, LEED GA on July 29, 2011

I'm getting very frustrated with my search for an eco-friendly recliner. Can you help?

— Rex Thomas San Francisco, CA

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on July 14, 2011

Need help finding nontoxic furnishings for my new apartment in New Orleans. Any stores or websites you recommend?

— Danny Garrett New Orleans, LA

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on July 14, 2011

 

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