A Roll of Cork for Kids’ Rooms and Study Areas

When designing spaces for children, whether a kids' room or study area, thoughtful advance planning, room for creativity, and a balance of functionality and comfort are important. These active, ever-changing spaces for children to play, learn, imagine, and grow even tiny design decisions can directly impact children's well-being and productivity levels. A truly versatile material that is growing in popularity in today's contemporary interior design concepts is simply a Roll of Cork. While we visualize cork as a bulletin board or flooring underlay, cork rolls are being used more creatively to improve the rooms or study locations children will use.

With their rich natural warmth, sustainability, safety, and versatility, cork rolls can completely redefine what a room can produce and still be simple and functional.

Why Cork Is Perfect for Kids' Spaces?

Natural and Eco-Friendly: Cork is harvested from the bark of cork oak trees, without harming that tree or cutting it down. It is biodegradable, has a low carbon footprint, and is produced from sustainable forestry. The use of cork in kids' spaces can also foster early awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the environment.

Soft, Safe, and Cushioned: Children are full of energy, and at times, they can be a little clumsy. Running, jumping, and playing with toys are all activities that pose a risk for children. The soft and cushioned nature of cork creates cushioning that protects from falls and bumps. 

Reducing Noise Volume Force for Enhanced Concentration: Noise can dramatically disrupt children’s concentration and learning. Cork helps to reduce unwanted noise through vibration and echo absorption. 

Warmth and Comfort: Cork is not metal, plastic, or tile. Sitting, playing, and studying inside, cork keeps rooms cozy and comforting and helps students, especially children, feel less stressed and more relaxed. Students, and especially children, love tactile nature surfaces, and cork's warm and soft touch provides added comfort, keeping children feeling relaxed in their studying, reading, or playing experiences.

Innovative Ways to Utilize a Cork Roll in Kids' Rooms

Wall Panels of Cork: Cork rolls are often used to cover the entire wall with a cork bulletin board. Children will be able to: 

• Post their creative artwork. 

• Hang their school schedule. 

• Hang their study notes in their own organized way. 

• Display certificates, awards, their favorite memories, or pictures. 

• This provides good materials for the room, and it is creative and organized. 

A cork wall allows the child to interact with their surroundings, and it eliminates clutter elsewhere in the room. 

Study Area Inspiration Boards: Also, in the study area, Cork Roll can be placed on the wall above the desk so kids, toddlers, or teenagers can have more personal inspiration on the cork. They can use the cork for: 

• Vision boards. 

• Homework reminders. 

• Weekly planners. 

• Words of encouragement. 

• Diagrams for science or formulas for math. 

Making a physical learning space like this is very beneficial for building daily study habits and retention of information. 

Protective Wall Covering: Kids tend to have artwork on the wall, toys bumping the wall, or they simply like to push furniture or undo things on the wall. Cork rolls provide a protective layer against: 

• Scratches 

• Crayon marks 

• Indents caused by kids leaning or being rough with furniture. 

• Dirtiness was accumulating at the base or under the furniture. 

It is a great design feature, is functional, and is easy to clean when kids are learning in their world on the walls in your house.

Cork Flooring or Play Mats: Cork rolls serve as additional flooring material for soft and warm play surfaces. Advantages include:

• Soft landing for babies learning to crawl

• Less chance of getting hurt while playing

• Better insulation

• Less noise

Parents could also use cork to DIY custom play mats or areas for floor puzzles.

DIY Kids Craft Zones: Cork rolls are great for creating dedicated craft zones, including:

• Craft tables covered in cork

• Cork trim around art supply shelving

• Walls covered in cork behind easels for art

These spaces are free for kids to explore their creativity for art projects without worrying about making a mess.

Growth Chart Walls: Instead of paper or stickers, a cork wall provides a durable area to mark children's height development for growth charting. Additionally, it also creates a loving moment, creating a lasting memory, while embracing functional décor.

Customized Headboards: Cork Roll for Walls can also be placed on headboards in children's bedrooms. This provides a soft, safe, and decorative surface for the child. Kids can pin photos or notes above their bed, adding personality to their space.