Bamboo is one of my favorite “green” materials to use in interior design projects. It is a rapidly renewable resource and most bamboo products are FSC-certified. Not only do many types of bamboo regenerate without needing replanting, but it also grows easily on its own without pesticides or other chemicals. Its ease and speed of growth make bamboo one of the most eco-friendly materials on the planet.
Not only is it environmentally friendly, it also performs. The species of bamboo used for building materials is very hard and durable, making it a great option for hardwood flooring, cabinetry, butcher-block countertops, and more, and it looks beautiful in all of these applications!
Here are some of my favorite bamboo products:
Bamboo custom cabinetry by Bentwood Luxury Kitchens
Bamboo cabinet detail
Bamboo cabinet detail
Natural skin pressed bamboo flooring by Eco-Timber
Caramel densified bamboo flooring by Eco-Timber
Bamboo is an obvious option for achieving that “zen” feel in a space, but it actually works great in all styles of homes. Bamboo hardwood flooring is perfect for traditional and contemporary applications. Bamboo butcher block wood tops look good in every kitchen. Bamboo cabinets can be stained any color to work in all contemporary and many transitional applications.
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Crushed wheat stained bamboo flooring by Eco-Fusion
Carbonized bamboo butcher block countertop by Grothouse Lumber