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Material World: Cork Designs for Home Decor

by Jennie Nunn

From cork wallpaper to yoga mats, the renewable material makes a big design statement this summer

Take Cover

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Create a rustic guest room or entryway with Hartmann & Forbes cork wallcoverings in two patterns, Lakeshore and Alpine; hfshades.com

Shine Bright

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The ceramic-and-cork Calabre lamp was designed by Pierre Dubois and Aimé Cécil for Roche Bobois;
roche-bobois.com

Yoga Buff

For extra grip during those downward dog poses, consider the cork yoga mat by Yoloha Yoga; it’s backed with a sturdy material made from recycled tires and includes a hemp strap; yolohayoga.com

Writer’s Block

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Ditch the traditional notepad or journal, and opt for these stylish and durable Pelcor cork notebooks; pelcorusa.com

Wall Art

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Add texture and contrast to the dining room with Silhouette Cork Effect wallpaper in gray by York Wallcoverings. For a bold effect, consider covering one wall; burkedecor.com

Rest Stop

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Carbondale, CO-based furniture designer Brad Reed Nelson created the innovative Cork Pillow bench with cork, Douglas Fir and patina steel; artfulhome.com

Out of the Box

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Brooklyn, NY designer Daniel Michalik made the playful, cube-shaped Cork Box, available with bright pink, light gray and sky-blue accents; danielmichalik.com
 

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