Cottagecore Interior Design
Romantic rural fantasy with handmade charm
Cottagecore romanticizes rural living with florals, vintage elements, handmade crafts, and idealized country charm. It's nostalgic escapism—creating spaces that feel like illustrations from storybooks, filled with nature, warmth, and simple pleasures.
Key Characteristics
Cottagecore emerged as a distinct aesthetic in the late 2010s, particularly through social media. It draws from romantic visions of pre-industrial rural life, influenced by English cottage gardens, fairy tales, and yearning for simpler times.
- Romantic florals
- Vintage and antique pieces
- Handmade crafts
- Natural materials
- Soft, muted colors
- Botanical elements
- Cozy textiles
- Whimsical touches
Color Palette
Accent Colors
Colors to Avoid
Materials & Textures
Key Materials
- Cotton and linen
- Vintage fabrics
- Natural wood
- Wicker and rattan
- Dried flowers
- Handmade pottery
- Lace and embroidery
Patterns
- Florals
- Gingham
- Toile
- Ditsy prints
- Botanical illustrations
Textures
- Soft linens
- Quilted fabrics
- Lace details
- Woven baskets
- Natural fibers
Furniture & Decor
Signature Furniture
- Vintage iron bed
- Worn wood table
- Wicker chairs
- Floral armchair
- Antique dresser
- Reading nook bench
Decor Elements
- Dried flower arrangements
- Vintage books
- Handmade pottery
- Botanical prints
- Candles
- Tea sets
Lighting Style
Candles, fairy lights, vintage lamps, natural light, soft ambient glow
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Space & Budget Guidance
Small Spaces
Cottagecore's cozy nature suits small spaces perfectly. Layer textiles, add botanical prints, include vintage pieces, and embrace the intimate cottage feeling.
Large Spaces
Large cottagecore spaces create multiple cozy zones—reading nooks, tea areas, garden rooms. Use textiles and furniture to create intimate areas within larger volumes.
Budget-Friendly Tips
Cottagecore is perfect for budget decorating—thrift vintage pieces, make dried flower arrangements, sew simple curtains from floral fabric, and forage natural elements. The handmade aesthetic suits DIY.
Luxury Approach
Source museum-quality antiques, commission handmade textiles, collect fine vintage pottery, and create complete romantic cottage environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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