picking the right style

From old school vibes to surfaces that resemble stone, find a fabulous finish to suit your scheme

RETRO STYLING

Introduce a 1970s vibe into your home with this natural cork flooring from Portuguese cork specialist Granorte. It clicks into place for straight-forward installation yet offers a retro style that would work well with rattan and other current trends. Champagner from the Naturals collection, from £69.44sq m, granorte.co.uk

NATURAL BEAUTY

The rich, honey hues of this traditional glue-down cork tile elicit a warmer, earthier style than those with contemporary finishes, however, its fine grain keeps the look firmly in the now. The 600x300mm tiles are unfinished so they will need to be sealed. Standard Elite cork tile, £22.30sq m, floortique.co.uk

PALE AND INTERESTING

Harvested in Portugal, this flooring has a subtle graining that almost resembles stone. Its Corkloc compression click system offers simple, adhesive-free installation, making it a good choice for most areas but not bathrooms. Available in coarse or finer-grained surfaces. Cortex Corknatura BLX1012 click cork, £35.95sq m, bricoflor.co.uk

TOUGH TALK

Carbon-positive due to its manufacture, this natural cork flooring with a wash of cool grey is finished with a protective matt-lacquered coating, so it’s hard-wearing, as well as waterproof, eco-friendly and easy to lay.

Despite its tough exterior, it’s quiet and comfortable underfoot. Bacana Grey Corka, £53sq m, colourflooring.co.uk