Cork is a wonderfully versatile natural material, and as such it’s becoming a more and more popular choice for home products.
With designers and architects leading the way, we can now choose from a wide range of cork products and building materials. For example, sustainable homeware store Portuguese Treasures has over 100 cork products to inspire your home decor.
Cork is a layer of bark harvested from the cork oak tree. The harvesting process does not cause permanent damage, and the tree will produce new bark which can be harvested again. This process repeats itself around 15 times over the life of the tree.
Cork is biodegradable, recyclable, and 100% natural, making it an excellent choice for eco-conscious interiors.
As well as these impressive eco credentials, there are other benefits to using cork products in your home:
Let’s take a look at eight great ways you can use cork in your home and take advantage of these benefits.
This is probably the most well-known use for cork in the home. A cork pinboard is a low-cost, convenient way to organise your office or family life. You can opt for plain, or add patterns and decorative pins for extra impact.
Cork is a great material for table mats, coasters and pot stands. It can cope with hot dishes, it doesn’t absorb water easily, and it can be cut to a range of shapes and sizes.
The rustic nature of cork tableware works really well with other products that are made from natural materials, such as this olive wood bowl.
As with tableware, cork is an ideal material for bath mats due to its minimal water absorption. It’s also non-slip, which is crucial when stepping out of the bath or shower.
Add in the fact that cork also has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties,
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