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A Different Kind of Kitchen Cupboard

A few weeks ago on AT:LA I wrote a post that was all "Damn you, Ione Skye! Open shelving just ain't my jam!" Well, now Elle Interiør is making me give open shelving another look because LOOK HOW AWE...

Teragren Bamboo Butcher Block Counter

We've always love the look of wood countertops. Teragren's hard and durable butcher block countertop is made with Moso bamboo, one of the hardest species available, and is bonded with a formaldehyde-f...

New Lexon Collection: Bamboo, Corn, and Sun

First things first: just because something is made of bamboo or corn doesn't necessarily make it green. Bamboo may be produced or shipped in an unsustainable manner, and we have reservations about t...

What Are Your Thoughts on Bamboo?

This holiday season we bought a recipe box for a friend. We looked all over for the right one, and settled on a bamboo box from Bed, Bath & Beyond. In all honesty, we bought it because we thought ...

Bamboo: What You Need To Know

It's hard not to love products made from bamboo: rapidly renewable, durable and attractive, right? We've posted before about the merits of bamboo and even asked our readers if they think bamboo is g...

Bamboo: What You Need To Know

It's hard not to love products made from bamboo: rapidly renewable, durable and attractive, right? We've posted before about the merits of bamboo and even asked our readers if they think bamboo is g...

Dishwasher-Safe Bamboo Cutting Board
And It's Formaldehyde-Free!

Our kitchen has been "Cured" a couple of times—both with Apartment Therapy and on solo missions. We've pared things down to the true essentials, and that means we have one bamboo cutting board that ...

Bamboo Charcoal Deodorizer by Kyoshi Nishio

We recently told you about 5 ways to control odor in your home. Then we came across this handsome object, a bamboo charcoal cube. Not only is it good looking, but just in case it can be a super disc...

FTC Announces That Bamboo Fabrics Are Actually Rayon

Uh-oh. You've probably heard by now that last month the Federal Trade Commission charged four companies that sell bamboo-made textiles with false advertising for claiming their products were still b...

Fortis Arbor Reclaimed Wood Mosaics by Flux Studios

Fortis Arbor Wood Mosaics, produced by Flux Studios, are tiles made from sustainably harvested and sourced bamboo, teak and rosewood. Partnering with a small furniture company, the wood is taken fro...

Eco-Friendly Bamboo Rug

As the air develops a bit of a chill in the evenings, our thoughts turn to warming and softening our living space. Rugs are an excellent way to help transform your home from season to season, but s...

Bamboo Espresso Set by Fellina Sok-Cham

Oh, how we love anything coffee related. We've always wanted an espresso machine, and now we really wish we had this clever bamboo espresso set......

Civia Loring Bicycles

We’re always on the lookout for smooth riding, good looking, and city-friendly bikes. The Civia Loring is no exception – sitting pretty in a bike shop storefront, it stopped us in our tracks…...

Engineered Flooring by EcoTimber

Engineered flooring has gotten a bad rap because of its thin veneer counterparts, but FSC-certified EcoTimber flooring is out to change that misconception with its 3.6mm wear layer, providing enough...

New Floors? Why Cork Beats Bamboo

After checking in on yesterday's survey, Green or Not? Bamboo, we were reminded of an article on green flooring that we just recently came across ......

West Elm: Eco Chic and On Sale

West Elm has always been a great resource for affordable modern furniture, and lately they’ve been ramping up their eco-friendly housewares. Given the state of the economy, we searched their website...

The Green Closet Company

For those of you in the market for a built-in storage solution and you're considering companies like California Closets, you might want to check out the new eco kid on the block in the world of cust...

Bamboo Dog Furniture from the Haute Hound

Finally, I can stop being jealous of cat owners for the bamboo cat loungers thanks to these bamboo dog feeders and a bamboo dog bed frame. ...

Look! Inexpensive Bamboo Placemats from Target

We found these in the bargain bin at Target yesterday: $2.50 for a set of two bamboo placemats. (The centerpiece is a basil plant we use for cooking.) For day-to-day use these inexpensive mats were ...

Bamboo Bowls from Greater Goods

We like the simple yet colorful design of these bamboo bowls from Greater Goods. The bowls come in 15 different colors and four different sizes: 11 inch low, 11.5 inch, 6 inch and 4 inch. Each bowl ...

Bamboo Furniture for your Cat by Square Cat Habitat

I'm totally a dog guy but this line of renewable bamboo furniture for cats has me pretty excited. If only my pup was comfortable hanging out on a 10" x 22" bamboo shelf on the wall....

Give It A Rest Bamboo Spoons

We've mentioned how much we love our wooden spoons - sometimes the simplest kitchen utensils are the best. Here's a slight riff on the basic wooden spoon, with one potentially helpful modification... ...

Asus Goes Green With Bamboo Laptops

Asus launched the Asus Bamboo Series notebook. This isn't the first time that Asus has used natural products in their laptops. They have successfully used leather in the past. The bamboo just goes a s...

Green Screens from Bamboo

Looking for a room divider? What's not to love about one made out of bamboo! Here are a few options to choose from....

Bamboo Rug Roundup

We're trying to sort out the wheeled-office-chair on carpet problem. We're not so into the plastic mat solution, so we're in the market for a new bamboo rug. (The roll-up bamboo chair mat shown abov...