Kirei board: Recycled beauty from counters to wall paneling

Not too long ago I received a gift massage, from my husband, to our local wellness center: Balance.  I was immediately smitten by the look of their reception counter.  When I learned that it was created from Kirei Board, I was even more impressed.

Much like plywood, kirei is a composite material, though it is made from the reclaimed stocks of sorghum plant.  Sorghum are a species of grass that are widely used.  Some species of sorghum grasses are used to feed livestock.  Others are used in alcoholic beverages and bio fuel.  Many gluten-free eaters will recognize it as flour safe for their consumption.  Certain species of sorghum are considered a staple in Africa, South Asia, and Central America, as they are the fifth largest cereal crop grown throughout the world.

Sorghum is a drought tolerant plant and grown all over the world.  Instead of burning the stalks or disposing them in waterways and landfills, a new interior finishing material is created.  You’ll also be pleased to know that the Kirei is combined with non-formaldehyde adhesive.

The natural patterns and geometry are simply beautiful in various interior design projects such as furniture, flooring, cabinetry, table tops, wall covering and paneling.  Affordably found starting at around $7 a square foot.

Suppliers of Kirei board:

Kirei USA - find a dealer throughout the US, nearest you.

Straws Sticks & Bricks - showrooms in NE & MO, with additional product lines available in 6 other locations, including CO, and will ship nationwide.

Bettencourt - in Brooklyn, NY

Ecohaus - corporate center in Seattle, but will ship throughout the US.

Green Building Supply - in Iowa, and will ship from Iowa or California, which ever is closest.

(This photo was taken at Balance Massage & Wellness Center, located just outside of Park City, UT. The Owner, Marty, made ‘green’ choices when renovating the old home.  Balance is a wonderful example of green remodeling.)

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