Bamboo Decor
Bamboo is the building material of the moment, with more and more new homes being constructed with bamboo flooring, cabinets, countertops, and other woodwork. But if you don't have the time or the budget for a full home makeover, bamboo furniture and decor offers an easy way to integrate this eco-friendly material into your daily life.
Home Decor
Metal silverware is all well and good, but for special occasions, bamboo forks, knives, and spoons are sure to make a statement.
New York's Pearl River Mart is a great source for all thing bamboo, including these earthy blinds. They're cheap and modern, and they go with pretty much any decoration scheme.
Sleep Bamboo offers a full array of bamboo-based bedding, which offers the same softness as cotton while letting you sleep well at night knowing you're helping the earth.
Also from Pearl River Mart, this simple but elegant floor mat gives any room a touch of class for a fraction of the price of most woven rugs.
Garden & Patio
3 Piece Outdoor Bamboo Dining Set
Patio furniture made of bamboo is easy to find and surprisingly cheap. This three-piece set is ideal for poolside drinks in the summer, or any patio setup for that matter.
This is an odd contraption that you stick into the ground in order to provide your wine and snacks with a temporary resting place. The price is right and it encourages public intoxication, so we approve.
Electric Bamboo and Paper Lantern
A bamboo frame lantern is a great way to set a romantic mood for an outdoor soiree. You can find super-cheap versions at discount stores including the aforementioned Pearl River Mart, but this lantern comes conveniently equipped with a ready-to-use lighting fixture.
For Fun
A painted bamboo bead curtain may seem a little frat house for some, but if you're into the whole retro tiki thing, it?s a must-have home accessory.
River Rock Lucky Bamboo with Vase
Sure it's cheesy, but a few stems of bamboo in a vase make for a cute (and feng shui-friendly) accent. They also require minimal care, a bonus for the lazy and forgetful among us.
A tiki party is nothing without a bamboo bar, so if you're the sort of person who likes entertaining and theme parties, a setup like this one will do you well. Goofy-looking bartender not included.