Cork flooring offers countless benefits, making it an excellent choice for homes, offices, exercise studios … almost any indoor space. It is a stylish, comfortable, and naturally sustainable flooring solution that offers a variety of design possibilities.
Here are some creative cork flooring ideas:
1. Embrace the Shade Variations of Cork Flooring
Cork being a completely natural product is rarely a single, uniform shade so why try and make it one? Using the natural shade variations of the same floor pattern allows for blending of subtle shade differences. Two or more cork shades can also be combined to create more distinct patterns.
Variations in shades of tiles allows for distinct patterns or more subtle blending.
2. Try Out Geometric Patterns
Cork tiles can be arranged in various geometric patterns like herringbone, chevron or brick. Patterns are especially striking when the tiles have beveled edges. These edges help define each tile and add depth to the overall look.
Beveled edges and rectangular tiles makes the pattern of this floor stand out.
3. Mix Together Different Patterns
Cork flooring is available in numerous patterns. Try installing them together to create various layouts.
Different patterns and colors of tile makes a nice checkboard style.
Let your imagination go when creating patterns using different styles and colors of tiles.
4. Add in Cork Inlays
Enhance your flooring by incorporating decorative inlays. Using a different shade of cork for the inlays allows you to maintain all the benefits of cork flooring while adding to your floor’s decor. You can even mix cork with other materials like wood or ceramic tile to create a one-of-a-kind design.
Darker cork inlays adds some variation and uniqueness to a cork floor.
Using the same pattern tile but in different hues makes inlays really stand out.
5. Define Rooms with Cork Borders
Using a contrasting shade of cork to create a border can add definition to your space, especially in open floor plans. Borders help visually separate areas without the need for walls and add a refined, elegant touch to any room.
Darker cork tile border gives some depth to this room
6. Try Staining Cork Floor Tiles
If you are looking for a different color of cork flooring, unfinished tiles can be stained almost any color. From browns and charcoals to blues and greens, staining allows you to customize the look of your floors to match your decor. It is important to note that due to the natural shade variations of cork itself the shade may take differently across tiles, resulting in subtle shade differences. Here again these shade variations are an attractive characteristic of cork flooring.
Jelinek Cork Mosaic stained with various hues of greens
7. Check Out Cork Mosaic Flooring
Made from discarded wine corks, these cork floor tiles offer a sustainable and distinctive option for any space. Mosaic cork flooring blends creativity with eco-conscious design, making it both beautiful and meaningful. Cork mosaic can also be stained.
Jelinek Cork Mosaic flooring made of discarded wine corks.
Along with its many natural benefits, cork flooring is incredibly versatile when it comes to design. Whether your style is classic, modern, rustic, or artistic, there are endless ways to make cork floors uniquely yours. Explore these ideas and let cork bring warmth, style, and personality to your home, office or any interior space.
