Posts Tagged ‘Bamboo Decor’

Bamboo Decor

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

You’ve started researching a growing market. Bamboo transcends design style guidelines because it suits many decorating projects.
Whether you are looking for an elegant theme, looking to match shades, or simply want to add texture to a room or design project, bamboo pieces have characteristics to suit a variety of choices.
Bamboo salad bowls and dinnerware [...]

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Shopping for Bamboo Blinds?

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Be sure your bamboo window treatments look right on your windows. Have fun researching online and/or asking a trusted friend so you come up with the best options for your home.

Would an inside mount be more effective or attractive than an outside mount?
Be sure to measure carefully. You might need an inch and a [...]

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Bamboo Blinds

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Bamboo blinds are not only a versatile and affordable window treatment, they are very attractive. Bamboo blinds can be purchased in a variety of attractive shades and patterns that will add either a festive or refined look; depending on your design preference.
There are shades or blinds made of flattened bamboo that is woven. [...]

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Bamboo Slats

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Bamboo slats may come in different colors, depending on where you purchase them.  They can be nailed, screwed, glued, or bolted to the specific surface you choose to cover.  Bamboo slats are often used for covering walls, bars, ceilings, etc….
A simple oil based stain can transform natural slats to any desired color.

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How to Cut Bamboo Slats

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Special thanks to Lacy Enderson, an eHow Contributing Writer for the following information:

Things You’ll Need:

Tape measure Chalk Table saw Gloves Goggles

First, measure the area you wish to use the bamboo slat for. If it is to trim a countertop edge, mark the measurement for cutting. If the slat will be used the full length [...]

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What is a Bamboo Pole?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

The bamboo timber pole is called a culm.  Maybe the most noticeable characteristic of bamboo is the segmentation of the culm into distinct nodes or joints with intermediate smooth sectors called internodes. The external surface is polished and extremely hard being coated with a protective screen of wax and silica. Peripheral culm tissue is a [...]

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Bamboo for you too!

Monday, October 12th, 2009

We’d like to thank the Environmental Bamboo Foundation for these facts:
BAMBOO IS:
The fastest growing woody plant on this planet. It grows one third faster than the fastest growing tree. Some species can grow up to 1 meter per day. One can almost “watch it grow”. This growth pattern makes it easily accessible in a minimal [...]

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Bamboo Poles

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Bamboo has been incorporated into many building and decorating options. There are a wide variety of colors, species, and options depending on your needs. Whether you are building a fence, accentuating your garden, or decorating for an upcoming event; the use of bamboo poles add an eco-friendly and beautiful building element.

Bamboo poles are measured [...]

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Matting

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Lauhala Matting, Bac Bac Matting, Abaca matting, and Sea Grass Matting are a few matting options to select from, depending on the look you are trying to achieve. Consider the application and presentation and don’t hesitate to ask questions prior to purchasing. Whether you are attaching the matting to your bedroom wall or your tiki [...]

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Tiki Thatching

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

Your tropical tiki hut or tiki bar needs a roof!
There are different varieties of palm leaves to choose from so consider your weather conditions, personal design tastes, and the look you are hoping to achieve. Palm thatch comes in a variety of sizes. You can purchase palm thatch in square sections: either, 3′ [...]

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