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Livingetc
Sarah Warwick

Ever Considered Bamboo Flooring? Meet the New Eco Choice, and Discover Its Pros and Cons

Modern living room with bamboo floor, concrete walls, built-in shelving, floating timber vanity, artwork, two chairs and a white coffee table.

The quest for more sustainable choices for our homes has seen bamboo flooring grow in popularity as an alternative to hardwood. Both wood and bamboo flooring are plant-based rather than synthetic, of course, but for increasing numbers of interiors aficionados, bamboo has a certain edge.

Bamboo is among a host of eco flooring options that also includes jute and sisal, linoleum and cork, as well as wood, so it’s worth understanding what the material offers — the pros and cons of bamboo flooring — especially since it's often an either/or decision compared to more traditional flooring choices.

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