Friday, December 16, 2011

Bamboo Room Dividers: All The Latest

By Darryl Jones


Bamboo is one of the strongest natural fibers and is extremely durable. It makes an excellent building material which Asians have known about for centuries. It is also an Eco friendly alternative to wood. Bamboo room dividers are very useful to create a sense of privacy without walls. They give a light, airy feeling to a room and an inviting warmth that is characteristic of natural fibers. They are also lightweight and easy to move and store. Products made of this material are very durable and with proper care can last a lifetime.

Interior decorators who enjoy adding a bit of a Chinese flavor to their room designs quite often opt for this type of partition screen. Those who are budget minded or space conscious often like to use this item as well to divide sections of a small room or crowded office. Price-wise, they are a good investment as they are cheaper than wooden screens and much cheaper by far than calling in a construction crew to build a new wall.

Most people are amazed to find out that it is classified as a grass plant instead of a tree. This plant grows rapidly and can be found throughout Japan, China and South East Asia. The plant itself comes in a variety of forms, ranging from a flat reed plant no taller than 36 inches to the largest variety, timber bamboo, that reaches almost 100 feet in height. The tallest variety is usually selected for building purposes and furniture making.

This plant is easier to harvest and prepare for manufacturing in comparison to felling trees for timber. Because of its hollow interior, it is relatively easy to cut down. It can be split and processed in processing machines and prepared for furniture or construction purposes in less time than wood or other building materials. The hard, smooth natural surface means that this material can be prepped, varnished and given a finished look fairly quickly.

Any number of screen divider models lend themselves to this fiber. Perhaps most popular are the traditional Oriental folding panel and the more modern looking flat interwoven screen framed in wood with a base stand. Very popular also is the shoji, or rice paper, panel screen that is decorated with beautiful depictions of Japanese trees, outdoor scenes or mythical creatures.

Products made with this material come in several different veneers. Best known is the amber colored veneer. Buyers and designers who are looking for more of an Oriental touch go for the wine-red veneer.

Bamboo room dividers are becoming more popular all the time. Those who want to optimize their living or work space especially appreciate their light, airy and durability. But whether you are economy minded or an interior designer looking to add an Oriental touch, this item is sure to be a lasting and beautiful addition to your home or office.




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