{"id":24259,"date":"2024-11-07T15:30:38","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T15:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anthonydidonato.net\/wordpress\/?p=24259"},"modified":"2024-11-07T15:30:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T15:30:40","slug":"sustainable-material-spotlight-cork","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.anthonydidonato.net\/wordpress\/sustainable-material-spotlight-cork\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Material Spotlight: Cork"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This isn\u2019t your grandparents\u2019 cork flooring. Renewable and recycled cork is making a comeback in a big way, and designers are taking notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re of a certain age\u2014OK, even if you\u2019re not\u2014you probably remember the first time you stepped onto a cork kitchen floor. So buoyant, so light! Cork floors have always been easy on legs and feet, but for a long time, they had a distinctly industrial aesthetic. After all, it is the same material used to back office memo boards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These days, cork has gone mainstream. It\u2019s an eco-friendly material, making it attractive to young homeowners and buyers. More than 50% of real estate professionals report <\/a>that their buyer clients are interested in sustainability, according to National Association of REALTORS\u00ae data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cork 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cork<\/a> comes from the bark of the Quercus suber L. tree, otherwise known as a cork oak. While cork does come from trees, harvesting cork does not kill the tree, which makes it much more sustainable than traditional lumber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCork is taken from the outer layers of a tree, which can then continue growing,\u201d explains Paula Kennedy, a certified architectural color consultant and owner of Seattle-based Timeless Kitchen Design LLC<\/a>. \u201cIt is harvested every nine years without felling or harming the tree.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cork is also completely recyclable, says Lorrie Hochuli, founder and principal designer at Hochuli Design & Remodeling Team in Tempe, Ariz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt breaks down completely and does not release toxins into the environment as it breaks down,\u201d she explains. \u201c[It] can also last up to 50 years when used indoors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cork Trends in Home Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cork is not new\u2014just look at a wine cellar, after all\u2014but builders, designers and retailers constantly find new ways to reimagine old trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few ways cork is being used in home design today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cork Flooring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cork floor tiles might be the perfect sustainable flooring option for kitchens, bathrooms or playrooms. For starters, cork is naturally antimicrobial. It is \u201cwaterproof, childproof and pet proof,\u201d adds Hochuli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhile no wood floor is entirely scratch-resistant, cork flooring is more adaptable for claws [on] dogs and cats,\u201d says Kennedy. \u201cThis is due to the general resilient nature of cork flooring, which is naturally impact-resistant.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cork flooring doesn\u2019t have to look like a sheet of corkboard on your floor, either. Kennedy suggests engineered cork planks, which can come in different colors, patterns and wood-like finishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cork Wall Paneling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCork isn\u2019t just for the floor,\u201d says Kennedy. \u201cThere are wall panels, and [with] wallpaper seeing a resurgence in popularity, why not source a sustainable product for your walls?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Besides adding texture and warmth to the space, says Hochuli, cork panels act as a sound dampener. This natural element can add a sense of both visual and acoustic calm in children\u2019s bedrooms, playrooms or even music or game rooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cork Lighting Fixtures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t seen them yet, you\u2019ll probably soon notice a drum chandelier or wall sconce with a cork shade at a boutique hotel or restaurant. Hochuli says lighting is a unique, beautiful way to incorporate this sustainable design material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of its flexible yet durable nature, cork can be used on lighting in a few ways. Natural sheets can be wrapped around standard lamp shades for a subtle golden glow, or the cork can be ground down and stained or colored before being engineered into a pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding Cork Resources and Retailers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cork is only one of many sustainable building and design materials. If you or a client want to incorporate cork in an upcoming home project, both Hochuli and Kennedy suggest looking for a local retailer or company that sells green building supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For cork flooring, Kennedy points to Amorim Cork Flooring<\/a>, iCork Floor<\/a>, Amcork<\/a>, and Wicadors<\/a>. She recommends Green Home Solutions and the Pacific Northwest CFM Contract Furnishing Mart for sustainable materials in the Pacific Northwest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDesigners and contractors are using this product more and more, as it is becoming readily accessible,\u201d says Hochuli. \u201cA quick Google search can also bring you to many options for anything cork-related.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

National Association of REALTORS\u00ae
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This isn\u2019t your grandparents\u2019 cork flooring. Renewable and recycled cork is making a comeback in a big way, and designers are taking notice. If you\u2019re of a certain age\u2014OK, even if you\u2019re not\u2014you probably remember the first time you stepped onto a cork kitchen floor. So buoyant, so light! Cork floors have always been easy … <\/p>\n

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