For this project, Kaja Gam Design was hired to do a house renovation starting with a kitchen that was more than 40 years old. Knowing that the client traveled often to the Far East for business, was the father of two children and was passionate about cooking, Kaja suggested a “family-friendly chef’s kitchen” with an open floor plan, lots of space, commercial grade modern appliances, and built mostly of bamboo.

All the kitchen cabinets, butcher block counter tops, shelving, floors, and the combination island/breakfast bar are made of Southeast Asian bamboo. It has incredible strength and durability and, as it grows so quickly, it is more sustainable and eco-friendly than many traditional wood materials. In addition, bamboo shows its layers, strands, and threads, creating a beautiful style reminiscent of the Asian countries the client visited often.