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The Benefits of Having a Lucky Bamboo Plant in Your House
Here at Ambient, we’re often asked if we can buy bamboo from someone’s home or yard. The easy answer is no, but that doesn’t mean that the conversation ends there. Bamboo flooring is most often manufactured using moso bamboo – known… Read More ›
The Amazing Modern Uses of Bamboo
The history of humans using bamboo can be traced back at least 7,000 years. During the time of the Shang Dynasty (16th-11th century B.C), ancient Chinese citizens were already using bamboo as a part of their daily life. They used… Read More ›
Does bamboo flooring scratch easily?
Unfortunately, there is no flooring material (or other material, really) on earth that is 100 percent scratch-proof; diamond floors, anyone? Bamboo floors are the toughest hardwood out there, but they are scratch-resistant rather than impenetrable. They are scarcely effected by common… Read More ›
The Interesting History of the Bamboo Plant & Its Uses
The history of the usage of bamboo by humans dates back to more than 5000 years ago. Its longevity speaks for its functionality and efficiency. Ever since the Song Dynasty in ancient China, bamboo has man uses. From basic construction… Read More ›
13 Must-Have Bamboo Products For Your Sustainable Home
Wood products are common in the home – and for good reason! They are gorgeous, flexible in style, and add a natural warmth to any room. Traditional woods, however, can damage the environment when harvested, and the production process has… Read More ›
The Incredible Bamboo Plant – World’s Fastest Growing Plant
Bamboo is targeted as a sustainable material because it takes only five to seven years to grow. Chinese moso bamboo can grow up to a meter in a single day. Perhaps the best quality of bamboo is that it does… Read More ›
Can I Sell You My Homegrown Bamboo?
At Ambient Bamboo Floors, we’re often asked: Will you buy the bamboo in my backyard? While we support recycling and re-use, unfortunately, the answer is no. There are many different reasons for this – the key one being that the… Read More ›
Featured Categories
Energy Efficiency ›
- Why Switching to an Energy Efficient Home is Worth the InvestmentMay 13, 2022
- An Astonishing Look at Industrial Green TransportationApril 29, 2022
Flooring ›
- Customer Stories: Charmed in ChincoteageMay 20, 2022
- Bamboo Flooring Discoloration: How Does It Happen?April 22, 2022
Gardening ›
- 3 Ideas for Adding Plants to Your Privacy FenceJune 27, 2022
- The Benefits of Having a Lucky Bamboo Plant in Your HouseMay 16, 2022
Green Living ›
- Are Sustainable Products Expensive?February 1, 2022
- How to Eco-hack Your HomeMay 30, 2018
Home Improvement ›
- Customer Stories: Bamboo on the MoveJune 17, 2022
- Commercial Interior Design Trends that Liven Up Your BusinessMay 27, 2022
Interior Design ›
- How to Choose Furniture to Pair Well With Your Bamboo FloorsApril 18, 2022
- How to Design the Perfect Vacation RentalJanuary 10, 2022
Recycling ›
- Prioritizing Reuse Over Recycling in Home DesignApril 13, 2022
- How to Reduce Waste During a Home RenovationFebruary 14, 2022