I have just finished installing bamboo flooring for a client who also wants me to install a wet bar in his livingroom. Get this the house has a shower stall in the LR closet. Never seen that! Anyway, He wants the shower removed and a wet bar built in its place. What I am looking for is suggestions on wood that will go with a natural bamboo floor. Any suggestions will be appreciated!
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I'm sure you've already thought of this, but let me say it anyway- why not keep using bamboo? It's available in 4x8 sheets, though expensive, or you can use flooring creatively, plane off the bottom grooves and stuff.
Otherwise, I would think something with strong grain pattern, like ash or doug fir, would complement the linearity of the bamboo.
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Black walnut.
Gaboon ebony.
Wenge.
All are quite dark and will be a nice foil for the pastel shades of the bamboo.
Here is a little console cab done in wenge.
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Was that really what you were looking for?
Edited 3/24/2006 9:28 pm ET by Gene_Davis
Thanks guys! I was thinking a darker wood would be interesting, but the bamboo could work as well. I'm starting on designing the piece and can present a couple options.