The Five Phases of Interior Design
Talie Jane Interiors
June 29, 2026
Talie Jane Interiors®
Most known for its ability to “stop” wine, cork has evolved to become a growing trend in interior design. Sara Housley, editor and trend forecaster for WGSN Lifestyle & Interiors touts, “it’s been adopted by a range of high-profile designers and moved into the mainstream. We’ve seen it used for furniture, lighting, tableware, accessories and floors.” (1)
Most known for its ability to “stop” wine, cork has evolved to become a growing trend in interior design. Sara Housley, editor and trend forecaster for WGSN Lifestyle & Interiors touts, “it’s been adopted by a range of high-profile designers and moved into the mainstream. We’ve seen it used for furniture, lighting, tableware, accessories and floors.” (1)
But, the use of cork didn’t start in interior design. Nor will it end there. It’s uses have ranged from crafting sandals in Ancient Rome to adorning the Space Shuttle!
But where does it come from, why has it become so popular and how can it be used for so many different things?
(1) https://www.ft.com/content/c3139604-ffa8-11e4-bc30-00144feabdc0
(2) http://www.thefreedictionary.com/cork
(3) https://www.bangorcork.com/cork-uses-6673
(4) http://www.mantoncork.com/uses-for-cork/
(5) https://www.houzz.co.uk/ideabooks/44938266/list/decorating-how-to-add-tactile-cork-to-your-interior
