Bamboo kitchen utensils hanging on hooks that are attached to a light wood backsplash - Paladin12/Shutterstock With all the ruckus around black kitchen utensils and how they could be bad for your ...

Woman reading in a nook with light coming through bamboo shades - Martin Puddy/Getty Images If you're going for a natural boho look in your home, you might be considering bamboo for your windows.

When it's time to replace the cutting boards in your kitchen, why not consider getting some carbonized bamboo ones for durability and longevity?