Advantages:
- Bamboo is the strongest plant in the world
- Bamboo is a renewable source and great for the environment
Disadvantages:
- The bamboo trend is still fairly new
- Bamboo cabinets are only custom made
OVERVIEW of Kitchen Cabinets:
The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your home, and the right choice for kitchen countertops is key to the successful execution and ongoing use of the space. Now more than ever, you can choose from a diverse range of kitchen counter materials. For each aspect of home design and remodeling you can also strive to make choices that are 1) Functional, 2) Stylish, 3) Cost-Effective, and 4) Environmentally Sustainable. These are the four key guiding principles in the GREENandSAVE strategy. You will find that in certain cases, one or two of the criteria take precedent over others. However, as you review the home improvement options that are right for your home, you may be surprised to learn that reaching all four is more achievable than you thought.
Selection Tip: In choosing a kitchen countertop material make sure to think through the backsplash that will work best for your design and installation. Solid surface and natural stone materials typically need to be precut prior to installation versus tiles that can be cut and set right on the job site. Kitchen countertop backsplashes sometimes look great when they match the countertop material, but you can alternatively enhance the countertop material by choosing a different tile to run from the top edge of the counter all of the way up to the underside of the head cabinet. If you decide on the tiles, also take care in choosing the right color grout and look for new tile grouts that are stain resistant.
DETAILS on Bamboo Cabinet Doors:
Bamboo is one of the best products you can use throughout your house. It is the strongest plant in the world, is a renewable energy source and is extremely beneficical to the environment.
As bamboo is usually used for flooring, and is relied on for its strength and durability, you should have no worries about using it as cabinetry. It will be able to withstand the everyday wear and tear of the kitchen, as well as be sturdy enough to hold the weight of your dishes. Each bamboo cabinet door will also be original and unique, as each plant offers their own natural beauty.
Unfortunately, using bamboo as cabinetry is a fairly new concept and is usually only used for flooring. You can get cabinetry made out of bamboo, but as of now they are only custom made.
GREEN Considerations:
Bamboo is one of the best options if having an environmentally-friendly kitchen is at the top of your redecorating list. Bamboo is the strongest, fastest-growing plant in the world, and it is a renewable energy source.
Though bamboo cabinets are only custom-made right now, supplying your kitchen with bamboo is a great option for your home as well as the environment. Bamboo is not farmed with harmful products; in fact, one of its great qualities is that it prevents erosion by removing toxins from soil.
