Bamboo is a fast growing and durable alternative to wood. Because it is a rapidly renewable resource, bamboo has become wildly popular for use in eco friendly products. While a harvested tree can take decades to regrow, bamboo can grow back in a fraction of the time.
Bamboo’s strength and natural beauty make it the ideal resource for manufacturing products ranging from flooring to furniture and even textiles. Here are just a few ways you can spruce up your home decor and go green at the same time using bamboo products:
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Flooring
Bamboo flooring has become a popular alternative to wood flooring in recent years. Although bamboo is lightweight, it is actually stronger than many types of hardwood used for flooring. Even better, bamboo flooring is generally more affordable than hardwood floors.
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Bamboo rugs
If you are not looking to go all out by replacing your flooring with bamboo, using bamboo rugs is another great way to bring the natural bamboo look to your home. Bamboo rugs can be used indoors or outdoors to bring a warm, rustic ambience to any space. They are durable and stand up to high traffic areas.
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Furniture
Just about any type of furniture you can fathom can be (and probably is) made from bamboo. Consider bamboo patio furniture for functional, weather resistant outdoor dining option. Or go green on the interior of your home with bamboo dining sets, entertainment stands and even beds.
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Hangers
Any closet instantly becomes sleeker and more elegant when it is adorned with matching bamboo hangers throughout. Bamboo hangers are a simple and inexpensive way to incorporate bamboo into your home decor.
Window Shades
Bamboo window blinds or shades transform the look of your home inside and out. Window coverings are a huge factor in the look and ambience of a room, and using bamboo instead of plastic will give any room an instant facelift.
Textiles
Bamboo is such a versatile resource, that its fibers can even be spun into yarn and transformed into a variety of fabrics. These fabrics are used to create bedsheets, curtains, clothing, towels and much more.
Bamboo products are durable and eco friendly, and can be incorporated into any room in your home. You can find everything from photo frames and cutting boards to beauty products made from this versatile renewable plant. Bamboo is an excellent and often affordable way to make your home greener while sprucing up its decor!
