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Using underrated materials of 2025 in sustainable design is all the rage right now. Although there\u2019s a misconception that using sustainable products for building and designing spaces is only for the affluent, you can certainly design completely sustainable homes for clients with any budget using the latest interior design innovations and home design software<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The best part is, that these underrated design materials are completely sustainable. Although the initial investment may be high for some of these underrated materials, given the limited number of vendors and price points there are for them, they continue to rake in benefits for a long time, in terms of reduced power bills, improved wellness, energy efficiency, being part of a circular economy and so on. <\/span><\/p>\n

Regardless of whether your client lives in a small space, or studio apartment in New York, or a lavish mansion in the French countryside, you can use these materials as part of home decor.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this blog, you\u2019ll discover the 5 most underrated and underutilized, unique interior design materials, for you to figure out which natural materials can be introduced to make your clients\u2019 homes timeless yet with a touch of the latest interior design trends.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best Underrated Design Materials of 2025<\/b><\/h2>\n

1. Cork<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Cork was formerly only used as wine stoppers and bulletin boards, but thanks to fearless designers like you, the material has been experimented with in different settings and is now used extensively across different indoor and outdoor decor. <\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s lightweight, low-cost, and ensures sustainability, and one of the most versatile building materials in vogue right now. It\u2019s eye-catching, has natural insulation properties, and can offer long-term protection from the elements.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Julie Khuu<\/span><\/a>, a Custom Residential Interior Designer in California, says, \u201cCork has a warm and natural appearance, and is comfortable underfoot. It has a unique grain pattern with speckles and a honeycomb-like cellular structure. It bounces back if it\u2019s accidentally dented. Works well for non-slip surfaces like kitchens and bathrooms.\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Cork is extremely sustainable because no trees need to be cut for cork to be harvested. Cork trees live up to 300 years, so there\u2019s practically unlimited supply when used properly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to home decor, you can use cork in the following ways:<\/strong><\/p>\n