The cottagecore is quite popular these days. It offers a simpler home design for cozy and calming living. In brief, it is about embracing a simple way of life that is connected to nature, handcrafted things, and far from the technology that sometimes only makes us far from one another personally. In this case, the cottagecore style won’t be fussy when talking about the rules. It is even fun since you will deal with mixing and matching things to create as comfortable as possible home space based on your personality.
When talking about the style similarity, the cottagecore style will be a little bit vintage, a little bit country, and a little bit farmhouse. There are some parts of those styles that are taken to collaborate with one another to create a perfect cozy place for your home living. Related to that, there will be some natural elements implemented in the decoration such as wood, flowers, plants, stone, etc. The color schemes that are possible to apply will be neutral warm colors such as white, brown, ivory, beige, and more. In this case, nature will play a big part in the decoration.
Additionally, if you love something aesthetic, this cottagecore style will surely fit your needs. With all of its simplicity, cottagecore style will be able to bring the aesthetic side from the pretty mixing and matching technique that this style does to the decoration. So, are you interested in applying for this cottagecore decoration to your house?
The History of Cottagecore Style
The cottagecore style especially for the house became a hashtag in 2018 when people were mostly tired of all of the modernisation and everything around on the Internet. They need something that can calm down their tired mind and this cottagecore style is something that is able to offer their need for a calm and cozy living. Then, when the pandemic attacked in 2019, the cottagecore style became even more popular than before. People need a peaceful life and a place to hide from all of the panic out there. As we have mentioned before cottagecore implementing some handcrafted products, this one really fits people’s needs during the pandemic to make something and make it part of their home decoration.
Basic Characteristics of Cottagecore Decoration
In case you are interested in applying the cottagecore style to your home decoration, then there are some things that you should consider. You should be able to know the basic characteristics of cottagecore design so that you can create an authentic cottagecore home style to give you the most comfortable home living experiences. Some of the things are already said before but some others are not being explained. Let’s talk about it more in detail below.
Natural Material
Natural material is the most important thing that you should provide in the decoration. It can be said that without any natural materials, your house can’t be said as a cottagecore home. You should make it the most dominant. Don’t ever think that the natural material is only about the wood. It can be about cotton, plants, rattan, stone, wool, and more. For the application, you can have it for furniture, home accessories, and interior parts such as ceiling, floor, and wall. Also, don’t forget about the handcrafted. If you are capable enough to make it, then you can make it yourself.
The natural material comes from the wood that is applied on the floor. Then, there are also wood beams on the ceiling, rattan baskets and chairs, and wooden ornament on the wall. All things are in soft earthy colors. Natural Material from @improboudoir
Floral Pattern
Floral also becomes the main characteristic of the cottagecore decor style. The floral touch is commonly applied on the cushions or throws. But, it can also be applied to the ornament or displayed collection such as the tea set. If it is possible, you can also apply the floral rug which will be really pretty. For the sofa or chairs, you can apply the upholstery to make it cheaper rather than buying the new ones.
There are some items that are provided in floral patterns. You can see the curtain, cushions, teapot, tea set, vase, and even the wall ornament. The floral pattern provided here and there makes the decoration look pretty and cozy. As we all know pretty things make us feel comfortable and happy. Floral Pattern from @arteperpiacere
Vintage and Antique Items
Something that makes the cottagecore home style look aesthetic is the vintage and antique items that are provided in the house. It can’t be doubted that the antique things are able to give an artistic and aesthetic impression for sure. Also, vintage items have an old-century look where the impression will be surely aesthetic too.
The teapot, tea set, lampshade, vase, and curtain are provided in vintage and antique style. Look at how aesthetic the decoration looks like. Even some of the items are provided in floral patterns that give the room a strong cottagecore style impression. Vintage and Antique Items from @lenas_vintage_home
Soft color Pallete
The soft color palette will be able to bring a peaceful atmosphere into the house. You can use it for your color scheme. the colors are earthy in soft versions such as white, brown, beige, ivory, and other soft earthy colors. By using this color scheme, you can also make your house look in harmony with the furniture and other natural things that you apply in the house.
It can be said that the color combination applied in this room is really perfect. It uses brown wood colors for the furniture and interior parts. Then, the white colors fit well there to calm down a little bit dark wood color. Everything is really well collaborated. Soft Color Pallete from @annaandwolf_mini
Cozy Textiles
In this case, what is meant by cozy textile is about providing the textile in the house that can be in any product. You can have it on the rug, curtain, throw, bedding, and more. The key is that it should be soft and prioritize using natural materials such as cotton.
From the bedding, blanket, rug, and curtain, all are soft and cozy. The textiles that are applied there can really explain the cottagecore style. You can see the throw blanket added to the bed with the braided style that will give you extra comfort while touching it. Cozy Textiles from @improboudoir
Handmade Crafts
No need to worry in case you don’t have any crafting ability because you can make a simple one but pretty and proper at once. You can use materials that come from around the environment such as twigs, dried foliage, grain, etc. You can see the example below where the craft is really easy to make but able to create a valuable product impression.
The candles look unique although it is only made of twigs, beads, and jute rope. It is really easy to make and the materials are easy to get. Since the candle is an important part of the cottagecore home to get a cozy lighting, then this project is so much worth it. Handmade Crafts from @citygirlonthefarm
Cozy Lighting
The cottagecore design uses only cozy lighting. Mostly, the house won’t install a too-bright white lamp. The lighting will be calm and romantic in yellow color. Let’s say that you can use a yellow bulb, fairy light, string light, candles of varied types, and more.
Look at how romantic and cozy the room looks with all of the candles applied in the room. The candles come in different types and holders that won’t make the room look boring even when all the lighting is about candles. Cozy Lighting from @elinstad
Eclectic Decor
The eclectic decor is about mixing and matching. This one will fit the cottagecore design where everything is mixing and matching to create the most comfortable living space although there is still some basic characteristic that you should fulfil. Here, applying the eclectic decor will be about combining different styles, different eras, different colors, etc.
The combination that is applied here is on the pattern impression that comes in different eras. It means that those patterns are popular during their own eras. You should also see the colors where the ivory interior part is combined with white green and brown earthy colors to create such a perfect combination. Eclectic Decor from @dylanbsamide
