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Bamboo is enjoying a much-deserved resurgence in popularity and this can be attributed to a few different reasons. Bamboo's applications are versatile, attractive and environmentally friendly. Using bamboo is a great way to bring a touch of Asia into your home without spending a small fortune.

Bamboo is Versatile
Contrary to popular misconception, bamboo is not really a variety of wood; it is a type of grass. While bamboo flooring looks like any wooden flooring, the many different species of bamboo imparts every floor with its own unique look. In addition to looking fabulous bamboo is also very durable when taken care of properly. Unlike wood, bamboo is resistant to insect infestation and is not as vulnerable to moisture too.

Furniture is usually the first to come to mind when talking about decorating with bamboo and there is an endless assortment of bamboo furniture to choose from- bedroom sets, chairs, sofas, lawn furniture... Bamboo can also be dyed to any color imaginable and used to make baskets, mirrors, lamps, screens and wallpaper as well as a wide variety of fabric. .. Curtains, throws, sofa covers, area rugs and even window blinds can be made of bamboo.

Bamboo is Attractive
A little bamboo can lend an Asian feel to your home. Asian design is popular for its simplicity and sophistication. Screens that are made of bamboo can be painted with a distinctive Asian scene or with Japanese symbols representing particular qualities that are valued by the family. Not only is this attractive but it also personalizes your home decorating and gives it a distinctive touch.

The ability to bleach and dye bamboo means home decorators are not held to just one color scheme. It is beautiful in its natural state, but the ability to make bamboo any shade you like makes it even easier to match it with the rest of your décor. It is especially suited for homeowners who wish to go for a tropical feel in their home decorating.

Bamboo is Environmentally Friendly
The "green" consciousness is spreading. People are looking for every possible way to do their part in preserving and healing the environment. Cutting bamboo is not the same as cutting down trees because while trees take decades to grow back and must be replanted before they can do so, cutting down bamboo promotes regrowth.

Bamboo is biodegradable, too. When tossed aside or left alone, it will return to the earth from which it sprung. With all the plastics we use in our lives today - even for building materials - we can certainly use a material that is not only durable and more resistant to climate changes than wood but one that breaks down instead of polluting our world.

There are several reasons for decorating with bamboo and several ways in which to do it. From flooring to cabinetry; from blinds to area rugs, bamboo is the perfect choice for all your decorating needs.

Simon Burke has worked in the home decorating field for many years and loves to share his interior design experiences and ideas with home owners everywhere. For more information on bamboo is versatile