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Great idea for renters! Thank you!

That works. I also used a straw beach matt and that looked surprisingly nice on a wall too. I think this would look even better if the wall behind the bamboo was a color for a nice contrast or maybe even a dark color rather than a bright one.

I just bought a huge (6' by7') bamboo blind on Craigslist that I am using for this very purpose! It really looks great!

I use one of these tacked horizontally as a "headboard". It takes up no space, but makes the bed look a little more finished.

This works great. I bought a damaged bamboo rug on clearance from a Ross and have it on the wall behind the bed as a fake headboard. The texture and color brings a lot of warmth to the room, and its so light it was very easy to hang and did not have to do much damage to the rental walls. Always a plus!

I once did something similar with a huge sheet of plexiglass that I painted on one side. A whole different dynamic- ultra sleek-modern- but similar purpose and function. Plus- you can paint anything from a pattern to a solid color or picture.

i used one of these from ikea to cover my breaker box

I like the idea, but agree that a different wall color would make the panels a little more interesting. Or a more interesting pendant lamp with a colored shade. A small, sculptural plant would also look nice there on the table, perhaps an orchid.

I am planning on doing this in my boyfriend's bedroom as a headboard. Home Depot actually has bamboo 'fencing' that is just wide enough for a queen size bed, and it's so long, you could make an art installation and then some! Thanks for reminding me of this project!

Laura
http://www.justalittlebit.net

I love how functional these things are. In Japan summertime brings out innumerable practical bamboo house decor, and fall brings sales on the same items. I've been looking for a wall treatment for my bathroom, but never thought to put bamboo panels up. I stroke my chin contemplatively.