Bamboo is coming to be known as a very
versatile material especially in its use as furniture material as it couples
durability and good looks. It is also a very eco-sensitive material as it is
renewable and easy to raise and use. It also has the quality of simplicity
which has perhaps made it very popular all over the world. It happens to be
resilient and flexible as well as exotic. Bamboo has a rustic element in it and
lends a warm ambience to the environment. It can also be used for sophisticated
purposes.
Basically bamboo is available in two
colors, the natural shade and a darker amber hue. The natural color is that of
maple and furniture in that color can be made to keep it as found in its own
surroundings. By steaming the bamboo during the process of manufacture its
shade can be darkened. You have to keep in mind the decor and accessories in
your room when deciding the choice of color.
A smooth finish can be obtained for the
furniture by the process of cutting the stalk into narrow sections which are
then glued together. You get a different final appearance from using different
faces of the material and the final product may be bamboo plywood or vertical
grain panels which are somewhat stronger. The bamboo must be treated chemically
for safety from pests and decay. Even oak is not as hard and durable as bamboo
in spite of it being the hallmark of strength in the business. Bamboo has many
valuable qualities. Bamboo is not as expensive as hardwoods are and thus come
easier on the budget. Being a green material it is furthermore suitable in
homes. It is also easier to grow again as it sends out shoots after being
harvested.
Tables, chairs, cots, bamboo blinds and
shades are all products that can be made with this material. Mats of this
material give aesthetic appeal to the floor. It is easy to cure and prepare for
installation and is softer underfoot than oak. Building houses, fences,
bridges, flooring, making utensils, faucets, decorative accents, curtains, bed sheets,
plates, wall decors, dinnerware, sporting goods, jewelry, handbags, cutting
boards, wind chimes, vases and all kinds of wooden things - you name it - it is
there in bamboo. It is supposed to be auspicious as a harbinger of health,
happiness and long life. Even musical instruments can be made using the hollow
stalk for sounding and being a strong material it can even be used in the
construction of canoes, zeppelins and planes. As it blends with the landscape
you can make a screen out of it too. This down-to-earth, practical plant has a
beauty about it and is very affordable in addition.
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