Homeowners are increasingly on the look-out for kitchens that boast good aesthetics as well as eco-friendly credentials, it has been suggested.According to Richa Singh of Ace Interiors, eco-friendly kitchens are not only a cleaner and healthier option but are also more cost-effective.Indeed, speaking to dnaindia.com, the specialist suggested that the kitchen itself can be stylised using sustainable, eco-friendly materials. For example, homeowners now have a wide range of material options available to them when it comes to selecting fixtures like kitchen sinks and taps.Meanwhile, Anand H, co-owner of interior design firm Modular Kraft, told the website that many green materials are also robust and long-lasting, adding A great alternative to wood or tile flooring is cork or bamboo. Cork is a sound-absorbent, hypoallergenic, mold resistant material and is quite stylish, too.The comments come after Ant Wilson, director of sustainability at AECOM, argued recently that the UKs existing building stock must be tackled in order to meet the governments climate change targets.