As one of the oldest plants on earth, bamboo has great cultural and spiritual significance in Asia. In ancient China, it symbolised endurance and perseverance. With growing environmental awareness, this ecological material is also winning over the European market and has become one of the trend materials of the year. We'll show you the benefits of bamboo furniture and accessories, where bamboo is used in interiors and how to care for bamboo wood.
Everything you need to know about bamboo furniture and accessories:
- Bamboo: what exactly is it?
- Interior design in bamboo
- The benefits of bamboo furniture and accessories
- How do you care for bamboo wood?
- Conclusion
1. Bamboo: what exactly is it?
Biologically speaking, bamboo belongs to the grass family. With its long, woody stems, the plant is therefore related not to trees but to grasses such as marram grass.
Many people think of bamboo canes when they hear the word bamboo. It's hard to imagine boards, panels or even furniture being made from them. But the stems of varieties suitable for industrial use become woody as they grow and can be used as an alternative to conventional timber. The woody bamboo stems, also known as strands, are cut into slats and glued together in an elaborate process. We call the resulting material bamboo wood.
2. Interior design in bamboo
From chopping boards to bamboo rugs, this natural raw material impresses throughout the home with its practical properties and distinctive look, which creates a simple ambience and a warm atmosphere.
Bamboo furniture in the kitchen
Bamboo chopping boards, knife blocks or bread bins give your kitchen a natural, exotic flair. Invest in bamboo kitchen utensils and enjoy a durable design product.
Bamboo furniture in the bathroom
The humid air in the bathroom is perfect for bamboo products. While other wooden products develop mould over time, bamboo products add warm accents that you'll enjoy for years. Bamboo bath mats don't become waterlogged – the water simply drips off. Choose a bamboo toothbrush to avoid unnecessary plastic waste.
Bamboo furniture in the living area
If bamboo home accessories aren't enough for you, go for lights or a larger piece of bamboo furniture. Manufacturers such as We Do Wood and Bloomingville offer shelving, tables and pendant lights made from this beautiful material, whose distinctive grain and warm wood tone look particularly natural and decorative.
Bamboo furniture in the garden
Bamboo garden furniture gives your garden a touch of the exotic. Outdoors, too, bamboo impresses with its hard-wearing properties and is ideal for outdoor use.
3. The benefits of bamboo furniture and accessories
Bamboo furniture and accessories are on trend not only because of their natural look but also because of their outstanding properties.
- Bamboo is antibacterial and counteracts the formation of bacteria on surfaces. This keeps bamboo utensils germ-free and hygienic.
- Bamboo is sustainable and grows back very quickly. This means large quantities can be harvested every year without endangering stocks.
- Bamboo is environmentally friendly and produces over 35 per cent more oxygen than a comparable number of trees. At the same time, it absorbs large amounts of carbon dioxide. Once processed, bamboo remains biodegradable, unlike most conventional plastics.
- Harder than any wood and as strong in tension as steel, bamboo is particularly durable.
"As a grass, bamboo has no bark, so as it grows the material develops natural protection against UV rays and is extremely hard-wearing. These properties are ideal for furniture and accessories that get heavy use – whether in the kitchen, the children's room or even outdoors." – Kerstin, interior expert
4. How do you care for bamboo wood?
Wipe the surface of bamboo furniture and accessories regularly with a damp cloth and a mild washing-up liquid. This not only keeps your piece clean but also gives it some welcome extra moisture.
5. Conclusion
- Bamboo is a particularly sustainable material used to make all kinds of furniture and accessories.
- Bamboo wood impresses with its distinctive natural look, which creates a warm ambience, and with its practical properties.
- Bamboo is antibacterial, environmentally friendly, water-repellent and durable, making it ideal for use in the bathroom, kitchen and garden.
- Bamboo is easy to clean with a damp cloth.
