Top 5 Interior Design Uses for Bamboo
Bamboo is a very easy material to start using in your interior design ideas. It's very versatile and can be used in numerous different products as well as general decor. Its important to have a good idea of exactly how you want to use the Bamboo so we have put together a top 10 list of ideas for you.
1, Bamboo Screens and panels
For many years all over the world, bamboo has been a popular choice for screening and paneling. Bamboo panels and screens have been used inside and outside of houses successfully for many decades.
Bamboo screens are usually not fixed and can be moved around the house or garden as needed so that they offer privacy when needed. They are usually made from 100% bamboo however some may incorporate rice paper screens which give a great contrast.
Other Bamboo panels and screens are set up to be more permanent. Maybe in your garden, you will want to isolate a small area for a private relaxation zone. Bamboo screens are perfect for this ide.
2, Bamboo Picture Frames
The small things always count when it comes to designing your internal areas. No home is complete without personal pictures of family and friends, and of course yourself! Bamboo picture frames can really bring the whole design of a room together, whether they are wall hung or placed on a sideboard.
Our personal preference is to have the smooth natural processed bamboo wooden picture frames, but this is just our opinion. There are Bamboo picture frames available that are made from the natural freshly cut bamboo that will also look amazing!
3, Bamboo Dining Furniture
Bamboo furniture is always a bit of a tricky area. Bamboo is a very dense wood and not always great at being stained with colours. For this reason it can be difficult to match up bamboo furniture when a colour theme has been used. If you are happy keeping your furniture in teh natural wood look then bamboo furniture can be a real advantage to any design idea.
Whilst being extremely versatile, bamboo furniture can also be very strong and robust. No need to think that bamboo furniture is just for show, get a full bamboo dining furniture set and see just how strong bamboo can really be.
4, Lamp Shade and fittings
Whilst bamboo is extremely strong and robust, it can also be very flexible and easy to manipulate into different shapes and styles. With this, comes the ability to produce some stunning lamp shades and light fittings.
Being able to bend, twist and curve bamboo has resulted in some amazing designs for lights. These can be small desk lights that look elegant and clean on a working desk or alternatively a large chandelier hanging over a beautiful kitchen dining table. The possibilities are endless, as are your choices for your home!
5, Natural bamboo accents
As with any home design, you will spend along time choosing colours, styles, layouts and much more before you finally decide which route you are going to take. Once all of this is done, then comes to job of making your design look like a comfortable, welcoming space. This is where the natural bamboo accents come into play.
With Bamboo being very neutral in colour, there are many ways in which different pieces can be used. You may decide that you would like a few small tables for you living room. Bamboo would be perfect for this. How about some mirrors on the wall, again Bamboo mirrors are very elegant.
Are you doing your bathroom or bedroom? How about some bamboo storage boxes, or even a bamboo laundry basket for all of that dirty washing?
There are plenty of possibilities so don't be afraid to be a little bit wild.