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{"id":3717,"date":"2017-06-01T15:30:51","date_gmt":"2017-06-01T15:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/?p=3717"},"modified":"2017-06-17T06:42:57","modified_gmt":"2017-06-17T06:42:57","slug":"why-designers-love-bamboo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/01\/why-designers-love-bamboo\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Designers Love Bamboo"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_3846\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" ><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-3846\" src=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2017\/06\/BLOG-8.-BEACHCOMBER-BAMBOO-DINING-ARM-CHAIR.-palm-island-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Palm Island&#8217;s Beachcomber Bamboo Dining Arm Chair<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you will ever travel to China, you will observe that the materials and crafts used in furniture making and the arts are made of endemic stuff such as porcelain, silk, stones, clay and bamboo. Bamboos, in fact, have an awesome amount of uses in the textile industry, art, calligraphy, paper making, and furniture manufacturing.<\/p>\n<p>Bamboo grows in abundance in China especially in the eastern and southern parts of that country. This is no less than the largest type in the grass family. It is characterized by its woody, long stems.<\/p>\n<p>These are the very properties that make bamboo a mainstay in Asian craftsmanship. For over a millennia now, bamboo has been known for its tensile strength. Compare it with steel and it automatically becomes a great competitor.<\/p>\n<p>Bamboo is so limber that it will only split under a massive amount of force. Yet you can strip it and be woven to create the most beautiful furniture, bags, chopsticks, flutes, and just about any other work of art that you can think of.<\/p>\n<p>Industrialized materials may become quite boring. If you\u2019re one to feel that way, then the bamboo or Asian-inspired theme is a perfect getaway for you.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3848\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" ><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3848\" src=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2017\/06\/BLOG-8.-Tommy-Bahama-Home-Living-Room-Hibiscus-Round-Accent-Table-593-953.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"384\" height=\"288\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tommy Bahama Home Living Room Hibiscus Round Accent Table 593-953 is an interesting addition in this\u00a0<em>summery\u00a0<\/em>living room.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Rediscover Bamboo <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Since the late 1800s, the British have been using bamboo to manufacture bicycles because of its strength and tubular shape. It is no surprise, therefore, that the furniture industry also loves this material.<\/p>\n<p>Furniture artisans and interior designers, these days, prove that bamboo still has a home even in a contemporary home. This material has been used in the creation of both large and small furniture. The great news is, it is also sustainable so you won\u2019t have to worry about Mother Earth being hurt in the process.<\/p>\n<p>Since it is eco-friendly, you won\u2019t feel guilt in using it in abundance in your home. So go ahead and use it as a decorative panel or screen. These work wonderfully in any space that you can think of. They also come in different styles, shapes and sizes.<\/p>\n<p>For the ultimate natural look, use mature bamboo canes as an assembled room divider. This floor to ceiling wonder will surely be the subject of many convos with your friends.<\/p>\n<p>Bamboo may also be used as <em>green<\/em> blinds. These window shades will have a delicate and natural appearance. And since they are known for their durability and resilience, you won\u2019t have to worry about replacing them anytime soon. Also, you get the added benefit of having light control.<\/p>\n<p>Bamboo can also be a natural accent. A bamboo-framed mirror, for instance, is a surefire eye delight. How about a bamboo coffee table? These pieces are all that you would need to make the room more interesting. They are also the pieces that will totally revamp your interior design.<\/p>\n<p>If you have light-colored walls, then you can effectively use bamboo flooring to frame this fresh look. This should open up the living areas further. Just be sure to consult with an eco-friendly interior designer so that you can ask about the right kind of treatment for such kind of flooring.<\/p>\n<p>As for the kitchen countertops, who can stop you from using bamboo there? Whether you are trying to achieve a cozy farmhouse or a natural culinary space with stainless steel pieces, bamboo will find a home in your kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>The goodness of bamboo does not end yet. Its sensational yet serene look can also give your bathroom the needed facelift. In 2015, bamboo was such a huge thing in bathroom design. It hasn\u2019t stopped in being popular especially in homes that would want to infuse a spa-like serenity inside their bathrooms.<\/p>\n<p>All these \u2013 and more \u2013 can be yours if you decide to redesign your home with bamboo this summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you will ever travel to China, you will observe that the materials and crafts used in furniture making and the arts are made of endemic stuff such as porcelain, silk, stones, clay and bamboo. 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