Everyone always wants to know what the next big trend is going to be. My guess is - bamboo. This very versatile plant has become very prominent in North America in recent years, catching on to the trend that Asia has had for quite a while. In Asia, particularly South East Asia, bamboo is used for everything from scafolding, to home building, to kitchen utensils, to food. With over 1,500 types of bamboo plants, and their ability to grow so quickly, bamboo simply makes sense.

Bamboo flooring has been gaining popularity and for good reason. It’s cheaper than hardwood, and is more eco friendly. Bamboo is a completely renewable resource. You can chop it down and within months it will reach full maturity again, as opposed to decades for trees.

I found a site that talks about the benefits of bamboo and why it is so eco-friendly.

One of my friends recently re-did his place with bamboo flooring and it looks incredible. Although this photo below is not his place, it gives you a good idea of what it looks like.

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