Bamboo: Do You Know About This Wonder Material?

Here are 12 reasons why we love bamboo, and so should you

Rashmi Haralalka 20 January 2018

Houzz India Contributor. I am a blogger who's passionate about writing, especially interior design, home decor, and home improvement. I believe that details are not just details... they make the design. Connect with me on: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/rashmi-sharda-b79b8119 Email: rashmiharalalka@gmail.com

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Bamboo (Bambusoideae) is a sturdy, lightweight and incredibly renewable material – and though most of us are not aware of this, it is a suitable choice in home decor. Its warm and natural tones lend an Asian and tropical element to spaces. From woody plants to furniture or even flooring, these interiors below show you how to make the most of the versatile bamboo.

The Bamboo Flooring Company

As seen here, bamboo flooring gives this minimalist bedroom a lift. Compared to hardwood, bamboo is a less expensive, sturdier and low-maintenance flooring option (it cleans easily with mild soap and a mop). It is also more resistant to water damage.

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Jesse Im/bugonmyleaf

A fence made of natural materials like bamboo oozes a Zen ambience and makes this backyard feel more like a tropical sanctuary. Bordering the bamboo slatting with wood keeps the look contained and compact, otherwise it can seem a little unkempt.

Arch-Interiors Design Group, Inc.

The thick bamboo canes partition the bedroom and bathroom, and make every day feel like a weekend retreat. This criss-cross pattern is a fun way to demarcate boundaries for an ensuite bathroom and give it a rustic charm.

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Installed amid colourful artworks, this clean-lined bamboo handrail seems like a piece of art rather than just support for this flight of steps. I love how the bamboo becomes a centrepiece that steals the show here.

Bowerhouse

This bedroom space is dotted with natural-fibre furniture and accessories. A rattan light shade hangs from the ceiling while the side table and cane chair show how bamboo can work indoors. While bamboo and cane are both grasses in the Poaceae family, rattan is a different material and belongs to the Calamoideae subfamily.

In this bathroom, the dark bamboo backsplash exudes a soft vibe against the cold metal faucets and white sink. Water-friendly bamboo is kinder to the planet and the wallet too, making it a clever pick for wet zones like this.

CREATIVE DESIGN TEAM-Marya Flurnoy

The amber headboard doubles as a backdrop for this bed draped in lush green bedding. The graphical bamboo pattern creates visual interest. The side table and curtain rod tie the look together.

Zulufish

This balcony shows off the owner’s green thumb with its bamboo plants. Easy to grow and maintain, the vertical fence doesn’t take too much space but instantly converts your balcony into a garden sanctuary.

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Sam Crawford Architects

Bamboo shading is used instead of the more rigid and permanent pergola here. The woven bamboo shields the area from the harsh sun and lets wind and view through to create a pleasant ambience. You can get rolls of bamboo screen in dark or light tones to set up your choice of shade. And since it is portable, you can easily take it out when you don’t want it.

Eclectic Family Room glimpse into my home

Bamboo plants infuse freshness and bring a sense of serenity and peace to this dining table. Placed in mini glass pots filled with pebbles, it converts this dining area into a little Zen garden. The ambient lighting from the candles brings in a bit of drama. In Feng Shui, the lucky bamboo (Dracaena braunii) is a symbol of good fortune and prosperity.

Studio Ebony

This portable bamboo and cane chair can be used both indoors and outdoors. The vibrant red chair padding and enveloping back ensure comfortable seating.

TouchWood Interiors

While it’s not easy to tell if this bamboo partition is real or faux, it is surely a fun and quirky way to demarcate the dining room and foyer areas.

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Where have you used bamboo in your home?