Bringing the Warmth of Cork Products Into a Modern Home and Beyond

For many people the mention of cork conjures up little more than the popping open of a champagne bottle, or more frequently of a far cheaper bottle of wine. To those in the know, however, that does great injustice to a wonderful natural material for home decor and many other uses. There are so many cork products on the market it would be difficult for one individual to get to know each and every one of the possibilities.

When it comes to homes and home decor there are some uses of cork that are far better known than others. In some ways, although a very different natural material, cork has a similarity with bamboo in that it is a very versatile choice for around the home and performs well in similar types of products as bamboo. Two of the better known cork products around the home are cork flooring and wall covering, and when you look into the physical properties of cork you will find that it is not only warm to look at and feel, but it has insulating and sound absorbing properties which make it an ideal choice of covering for both walls and floors. Even if you aim to have a marble floor, cork can be used as an excellent underlay.

There are no worries about cork being boring for those who do not like too much brown in their home, as modern cork decor can be in vibrant colors if you so which. This is especially helpful for interior designers who like to work with the physical qualities but not the color. Around the home cork can be used for many items of an ornamental nature, and other practical uses such as screens. In commercial settings too cork products are commonly used in a similar way to a home. Additionally, there is a completely different range of products in which you can find cork used; in such varied items as coasters and clutch pads to bath mats, fashion and ballast for model railways. In fact, the possibilities are almost endless, such is cork’s versatility.