Bamboo plywood in the modern kitchen

For many people, the kitchen is the most important room in the house. It’s not just where they cook their meals, it’s a gathering place, living room, dining room and work station all in one. It’s a centerpiece of the home and can be a sanctuary from the trials and responsibilities of modern life. So making that room as welcoming and comfortable as possible is a top priority in most home designs.

Creative kitchen designs

These days, there may be more options for designing or redesigning your kitchen than there are kitchens in need of those services. Home design has been one of the true growth industries in the United States over the past several years, as more Americans choose to spend their money on longer term projects like home efficiency and design, rather than on perishable goods like clothes and entertainment.

The only downside of that remarkable range of choice is that it can be hard to sift through all of the options and find what works best for you and your kitchen. One area of that industry that has garnered a lot of attention lately is products made with bamboo. Panels and flooring are just two of the many bamboo-derived products that can emulate the look and feel of wood in your kitchen while being more durable, resistant and environmentally sustainable.

Bamboo products are also extremely versatile. Although primarily used for cabinetry and flooring, they can also be used to build or adorn other kitchen essentials like tables and chairs, and to decoratively cover other surface areas as well.

The many benefits of bamboo

While technically a grass, bamboo is actually much stronger than many types of wood. And that strength doesn’t come at the cost of pliability, as bamboo hardwood floors retain their springiness for years, making high-traffic areas like the kitchen ideal spots for installation.

Plyboo, from Smith & Fong, a San Francisco company that has been in the business for more than 20 years, is a type of bamboo plywood that can be easily adapted to pretty much any project in pretty much any kitchen. Whether it’s used strictly as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional plywood, or as part of the aesthetic design of your kitchen or other parts of your home,

Plyboo is the ideal product for the modern homeowner who is looking to marry style and sustainability.