When your home feels good, you feel good. So, whether you’re looking to do some interiors updates this year to enhance your space, or simply want to upgrade your accessories, we’ve got an idea for you: cork. Yes, the humble natural material is a real winner when it comes to homeware, flooring and even exercise equipment. That’s right, it has many more uses than just for wine bottles and noticeboards!
Not only is the material natural, tactile and warm, its neutral hue looks gorgeous in any home. What’s more, it’s eco-friendly. Ideal if you’re looking to make more sustainable choices when it comes to your shopping habits.
Where to buy
Portuguese Treasures, a top destination for eco-conscious interiors products are experts in using cork in the home. They take pride in offering a wide range of products that are not only stylish and resilient, but also environmentally friendly.
A family-run business founded by Bruno Figueira, a Portuguese national who wanted to share his passion for traditional, sustainable and eco-friendly products for homes with others.
Portuguese Treasures has been based in Dorset in the UK’s Southwest since 2011. They collaborate with experts, artisans and manufacturers to create exceptional products. Their focus is on fostering a community rooted in fairness and respect for the customers, the producers and the environment.
Here are some of our favourite products from their range…
Sustainable Cork and Natural Rubber Yoga Mat, £85
Roll out your mat in style with this stunning buy. Not only does it look luxe and Insta-worthy, this yoga mat is made from sustainably sourced cork and natural rubber, and both materials are biodegradable and eco-friendly. Cork is not only renewable but it’s naturally antifungal and antibacterial, too.
Twist Cork Placemats + Coasters, £43.49
Looking to up your tablescaping game? The cork material adds a modern, stylish touch to your table’s aesthetic. Perfect for intimate dinners and big family gatherings alike. They’re easy to keep clean with a damp cloth.
Natural Cork Memo Notice & Memo Board, £26.99
How could we not mention the classic cork noticeboard? This one has been given a stylish makeover with rounded, modern edges and minimalist design. The ideal addition to your home office. And if you’re into manifestation, this makes the perfect blank canvass for a vision board of dreams.
Natural Cork Hot Pot Stand, from £2.99
Protect your kitchen surfaces and add a stylish accessory to your kitchen at the same time with these handy hot pot stands. Available in round, oval, square and rectangular shapes and various sizes, there’s sure to be one you’ll want.
Naturtrend Cork Interlocking Floors, from £199
Planning bigger home updates, like flooring? Cork could be your new favourite thing. With impressive acoustic and thermal qualities, cork brings warmth, quiet and comfort to your interiors. Environmentally friendly, naturally stylish, hard-wearing, water resistant, yet easy to install and maintain, cork is the perfect material for floors.
Find out more at portuguesetreasures.com
