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Do you ever wish we lived in a simpler time when we weren\u2019t all glued to our screens? If so, you\u2019re not the only one! This is the mentality behind what people are calling the cottagecore aesthetic, a style we\u2019re seeing overtake our feeds on social media, both in fashion as well as in the homewares space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what is cottagecore d\u00e9cor? Well, the cottagecore aesthethic is kind of what it sounds like; think country-style homes and farmhouse cottages with rustic brassware, floral-patterned china tea sets and pretty peasant dresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditional cottagecore takes us back to the English countryside, and a time when people just enjoyed the simple things; a delicious meal, a vintage lace doily, or a simple countryside view. And, given the past couple of years, it makes sense that we\u2019re acknowledging these nostalgic simpler times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But cottagecore is easy to get wrong. The key isn\u2019t to make it look like you set your grandma loose in your house to redecorate. It\u2019s about borrowing elements of the coveted cottagecore d\u00e9cor look that fit with your existing home style, whether that\u2019s modern, classic, or coastal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to find out how to get the cottagecore aesthetic in your home and transform it into your own take on the look without starting a full-scale renovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Decide How You Want to Adapt the Look<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First off, decide how much you want to change about your current look. If you\u2019ve already got a classic or country-style home and you just want to up the ante, you won\u2019t have much to do to get the cottagecore aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, you might decide you want to completely change your home style. In that case, you can either start slow and change room-by-room, or just add decorative items and then replace furniture later, if you need to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 2: Adding Cottagecore Furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to really get the cottagecore aesthetic but your furniture is ultra-modern, switch up your furniture. But before you start checking your bank balance, don\u2019t despair! Cottagecore is all about that old-school, rustic, worn look. So, you can even add a few vintage or antique pieces of furniture or add made items like hand-stitched wall hangings, cushions, reupholstered furniture, or painted items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop markets, garage sales, and Facebook Marketplace to score some vintage bargains. If you end up with mismatched colours, you can always paint your furniture white for a fresh cottage-coastal look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3: Use Natural Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cottagecore aesthetic has its roots in a simpler time when things were made from natural, durable materials. Fabrics were all-natural, undyed, and easy to care for. They were made of materials like linen, cotton, or canvas. You can apply this look to furniture by using white linen slipcovers on the couches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even cottagecore wood tones are fairly light, akin to natural wood, rather than harsh orange tones or black. If you want to add some colour, try adding some greenery in the form of leafy indoor plants or potted flowers to brighten up in the kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 4: Add Wall Art<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now, this is the fun part! With the natural-look backdrop you\u2019ve already created, you\u2019ll want to start adding some much-needed colour to your spaces! Wall art is the perfect way to achieve this. Here are our favourite cottagecore wall art ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n