Reclaimed wood is featuring more and more in kitchen design as environmental concerns become more important to consumers. Over the past couple of years, reclaimed or rugged wood has proved a favourite amongst kitchen designers, usually in the form of tables for islands, beams or smaller furniture pieces rather than as kitchen cabinetry..Modern wooden kitchen and contemporary equipment can be complemented by worn, lived-in wooden pieces and chunky countertops to provide interesting contrast. Reclaimed wood can also be used to good effect as a material for kitchen accessories.