http://app.sympozeum.com Mike Dennis, publicist for Natural Area Rugs, posts about the inner workings of Natural Area Rugs, a national leader in natural area flooring. Topics include business strategies, new products, and information on natural rug materials including sisal, seagrass, jute, bamboo, and wool. en-us Copyright 2006 Natural Area Rugs - Bamboo http://app.sympozeum.com/ Fri, 18 Aug 2006 11:32:10 CST Choosing the right set of window shades can be complicated and at times even frustrating. From PVC blinds, to Solar Screens, and Pleated Shades, the choices just seem to be endless nowadays. If you’re still at a loss on deciding which material best suits your needs, then you might just want to consider the new collection of Bamboo Shades, imported exclusively by Natural Area Rugs.  With the current trend of blending natural materials to contemporary architectural designs, bamboo comes as a popular choice. Extremely durable and naturally elegant, bamboo could just be one of the most versatile raw materials around. Opting to use Natural Area Rugs’ Bamboo Shades over other material offers numerous advantages. Considerably less expensive than synthetic materials, bamboo can dramatically enhance your home without denting your budget. You can be very certain that no other product can give you more value for your money. Available in basic natural colors, Natural Area Rugs’ bamboo shades can easily blend to just about any room design or motif, be it contemporary or even Victorian. The uneven pattern and slats of bamboo provides that inherent beauty unmatched by other materials. Since bamboo is pliable and extremely durable, these blinds hold up extremely well even when subjected temperature and humidity changes. Unlike some PVC blinds, you don’t have worry about chipping when using bamboo. With this rare combination of beauty, affordability, and durability, Natural Area Rugs’ Bamboo Shades could just very well be your best option. http://www.NaturalAreaRugs.com/blogs/post/Bamboo_Shades_Trend.php http://www.NaturalAreaRugs.com/blogs/post/Bamboo_Shades_Trend.php info@naturalhomerugs.com (Mike Dennis) Thu, 03 Aug 2006 19:18:00 CST Bamboo Our bamboo rugs have been very popular among home owners, and it's no wonder.  Here's a letter we received from a fan:Dear Madam or Sir, We purchased your bamboo rugs for the living room, and they are fantastic. We have three cats and a dog, and the bamboo area rugs are holding up beautifully. They do not collect pet fur, show scratches, or stain. Thank you for a fantastic product! Thanks very much! Ruth Mattson http://www.NaturalAreaRugs.com/blogs/post/Everyone_Loves_Bamboo.php http://www.NaturalAreaRugs.com/blogs/post/Everyone_Loves_Bamboo.php info@naturalhomerugs.com (Mike Dennis) Thu, 25 May 2006 17:01:00 CST Bamboo I recently read an article in Floor Covering Weekly about the recent popularity of indoor/outdoor area rugs, which helped me understand our recent success with our new indoor/outdoor bamboo natural rugs. It said that homeowners are looking to move inside looks to outside locales. Bamboo itself is sought after in design right now; the natural wood makes for a very elegant addition to household areas. Since 2000, there has been a dramatic increase in Americans using outdoor spaces as additional living areas in their homes. The added benefit of outdoor usage appeals to customers looking to find a rug that matches with common outdoor fabrics. And why not have a living area outdoors? With all the recent concern for the environment, it’s no wonder people want to move outside and get back in touch with nature. Why not bring the bamboo outside where it was originally grown? You have to admit, bamboo looks astonishing in sunlight due to its smooth exterior. The three indoor/outdoor natural bamboo rugs that Natural Area Rugs offers feature a neutral brown color binding that will match a variety of outdoor/patio settings. The bamboo rugs come in three different bamboo-widths: “Chateau” is the narrowest, “Cottage” in the middle, and the “Monterrey” is made with bamboo pieces about an inch thick. The backing of the bamboo carpets is water-resistant polypropylene, which is suitable for outdoors. http://www.NaturalAreaRugs.com/blogs/post/Trees_Belong_Outside.php http://www.NaturalAreaRugs.com/blogs/post/Trees_Belong_Outside.php info@naturalhomerugs.com (Mike Dennis) Mon, 27 Mar 2006 15:08:00 CST Bamboo