Bamboo Kitchen Cabinets - a Review of Bamboo for your Cabinets

A great looking product is the first thing most people want to see. We all want to live responsibly, but don't really want to give up the great appearance of the traditional hardwoods that most of our furniture is created from. In addition, we don't want something that will quickly warp or fade, as that would just be a bad investment. But it turns out that bamboo can come dow well on both those fronts.

Bamboo is grown all over the planet, but in some areas of the world growers are more sensitive to sustainability, while others have yet to come to that position. Some areas like Costa Rica have a fairly good record for sustainability in the overall process of growing and cutting of bamboo. Since bamboo is a member the grass family, it grows incredibly fast, and in fact can be cut when it is only about five or six years old. After it is cut, it will grow back quickly.

Bamboo wood is quite hard, so much so that it is harder than the most often used hardwoods. Once cut and used in a finished furniture or cabinet piece it maintains above average dimensional stability, meaning that it doesn't warp or shrink over time or under load as well. This results in the continued like new fit and finish. This gives rise to the nickname of green steel.

California is a popular area for the manufacture and sale of bamboo products. But as the general population has become increasingly sensitive to trying to maintain a sustainable lifestyle, it has become easier to find bamboo cabinets and other furniture elsewhere in the country. For example, there are retail outlets other major cities like Chicago and New York.

If you are looking for a custom design there are several companies that will design custom bamboo cabinets for your kitchen. For an almost custom appearance but at a lower cost there are companies who sell modular units in sizes to fit most homes.

Bamboo cabinets can be one of the highlights of your home. These kitchen cabinets are attractive and you can get them in a variety of shades. The wood is durable so they will last for a long time, in spite of the fact that they come from a sustainable resource.

Bamboo Kitchen Furniture and Decor

Bamboo can be used to create amazing bamboo kitchen furniture and décor items. The most commonly created kitchen furniture pieces created from bamboo are kitchen table and chair sets. These sets are not limited to tropical designs and styles, as new engineering and manufacturing techniques has allowed designer to use bamboo just as they would wood.


The second set of items on the bamboo kitchen furniture and decor list are bamboo kitchen storage and organization items. Because of bamboo’s versatility it can be used to create a wide range of kitchen organizing devises and furniture. It can be used to created spice racks, pot racks, pantries, hutches, dry sinks, and dish stands.


Next on the list of bamboo kitchen furniture and décor items is bamboo kitchen cabinets. Yes bamboo can even be used to make kitchen cabinets. This is a great option for rustic kitchen designs, or for Asian inspired kitchen designs.


In addition to being used as a building material for regular kitchen chairs, bamboo can also be used to build bamboo barstools. The bamboo can be used for both the foundation of the stool as well as the fabric for the stool. These stools look great in Florida rooms, sun rooms, and in casual dining areas.


The final kitchen décor items that can be made from bamboo are bamboo cutting boards. These boards are as functional as they are beautiful. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes. These boards should not be submerged in water, nor should they be placed in the dishwasher.