Bathroom Ideas With Bamboo
- Bamboo can grow up to 12 inches per day in the right conditions.bamboo image by fotografiche.eu from Fotolia.com
Bamboo is an excellent environmentally friendly choice for bathroom decor because it grows very quickly and is easy to replant after harvesting. Bamboo is also ideal for the humid bathroom environment because it naturally resists moisture and mildew and does not allow mold and bacteria to grow. Properly sealed bamboo products are durable and easy to maintain. - Bamboo comes in a variety of shades and sizes.freshly cut bamboo poles image by Yali Shi from Fotolia.com
Raw bamboo can be fused and fashioned into wide planks that resemble a hardwood floor--for a fraction of the cost. Sealed with polyurethane treatments, these floors come in a variety of colors, resist stains and are easy to maintain. Place mats woven with different colors of bamboo to create a textured effect. - Towels made of bamboo fabric can be hung on bamboo towel racks.bamboo background image by Adrian Hillman from Fotolia.com
Shower curtains made of natural bamboo fabrics add a warm, natural look to a bathroom. Apply heavy-duty lacquer to a long piece of thick, sturdy green bamboo and cut it to size to make a shower curtain rod. Fashion rings with circular segments of a larger hollow piece of sliced bamboo to attach the shower curtain to the rod. - Bamboo turns yellow as it ages.Bamboo Poles image by Yali Shi from Fotolia.com
Apply evenly sized split bamboo poles halfway up a wall to make a decorative wainscoting panel around the bathtub, shower or dressing room. For a jungle ambiance, affix split bamboo pieces along the baseboards and trim the door frame.
Make a bamboo curtain rod for the bathroom window from which you can hang a bamboo textile curtain. Use small bamboo splits to frame shelves or cabinets and paint them to match your decor. - Bamboo frames for mirrors can be painted gold to add a touch of elegance. Simple bamboo mats can be used as shelf and cabinet liners or applied over cabinet faces to add texture and depth.
Replace a sink cabinet or storage closet door with a beaded bamboo curtain to give the bathroom an extra sense of movement. Bamboo handles for drawers and cabinets also add character.
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Bamboo Shower
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