Original ideas for renovating your home: how about choosing cork for the walls?
When you have to renovate your home, the first thing you may think of paying attention to are the walls. This is perfectly natural as - like the flooring - walls take up the majority of the space in a home. But how can this be done in an effective, tasteful way?
Well, there is one way to do this that does produce stunning results. We're talking about using cork cladding on the walls. Cork is great for its insulating capabilities but it can also be used for amazing decor results. Check out the examples below:
1. Bricking it
Looking at this photo, you might think that the wall is made of bricks - but you'd be wrong. These are cork rectangles positioned next to each other to create a cladding that looks like classic brickwork. Renovating one wall of the house in this manner will certainly be unique and original.
2. Grainy texture
The impact putting up cork cladding in this grainy texture will make it feel like you have a slice of nature in your home. Imagine the amazing contrast this will create in a white of the room. Simply stunning!
3. Color variations
Cork is a versatile and resistant material, and it is also a material that has wonderful chromatic/color variations in its fibers. The natural light and dark shadings in cork are a very important factor when choosing for your furnishings. Indeed, the natural shades of cork can add that "something extra" when decorating a room.
4. In the bathroom: why not?
Cut into the shape of tiles or planks, cork can also be used in the bathroom. You could consider covering the wall behind the sink with cork, for example. And you can illuminate it properly so that it shows of its rich color variations too. Don't you think this would be a really nice touch?
5. Grape cork
We usually think of cork as being a mix of brown, honey and khaki colors. But in reality, cork cladding can be much more "colorful". In this example, the cork cladding comes with a stained wine shade of purple embedded in it. This "grape cork" creates a unique wall pattern, adding to the charm of the room.
6. Such elegance!
The cork wall cladding used in this bedroom creates a completely unique look. The play of shadings injects a 3D feel and blends seamlessly with the colors of the furnishings. How could you not want this in your bedroom?
7. Variations on the theme...
Cork has a signature coloring, as we've already mentioned. But cork cladding can come in many color formats. In this case, we have gray cork rectangles forming a geometrically pleasing whole - definitely eye-catching!
8. Shades of green
And what about using natural cork with mottled green shades embedded in it? Depending on the environment, this could match furnishings within the same color spectrum.
9. Bark effect
Cork can be processed and manufactured in many ways. In this example, the cork looks like tree bark that has been "flattened" and stuck to the wall. The dark background of the "bark" goes well with the dark adjoining wall. Breath-taking!
10. Golden highlights
The natural color of the cork used here is reflected and propagated through the room by the wood ceiling, creating an enchanting "golden" effect overall. The lighting and the bed further accentuate this rich ambience.
11. Great for the city-style too
The colors and modern layout of the furniture in this room go perfectly with the smoky color of the cork wall cladding. The shadowing pattern helps to accentuate the beauty of every object in the room. Be honest, even the "humble" lemons in the fruit bowl look gorgeous, standing out against the neutral colors of the room.
12. Rough stone
This wall looks like it has been made from a pile of stones. But the only material used here is cork. Masterful workmanship has transformed the cork to mimick stone cladding to create this stunning look. Suitable for use in almost any room in the home, this visual effect will amaze and delight your guests.
13. A delicate touch
White and with a dense texture that is both elegant and charming, cork cladding like this is perfect if you want to create a welcoming, relaxing and delicate-feeling environment. In this example, white cork cladding has been used in bedroom, but nothing stops you from using it in the bathroom or around a modern fireplace.
Cork is an environmentally friendly material, versatile in both shape and color and great for cladding walls in the home. And, being a somewhat unconventional choice, it will certainly make your home unique.
What do you think: will you use cork in your next renovation project?
