INTERIORS
IN FULL BLOOM
BRING A PINCH OF PASTORAL TO YOUR INTERIORS, WITH FLORAL PATTERNS, PLAYFUL DECOR AND VINTAGE FINDS
WORDS BY MIRIAM BALANESCU
TO THE (COUNTRY) MAX
WITH SUMMER IN FULL SWING, THE COTTAGECORE LOOK KEEPS BLOSSOMING – WE HELP YOU GET TO GRIPS WITH THE TREND
nostalgic time when life was perceived to be simpler is appealing in uncertain times,” says Nicola Sanders of Studio Sanders. “We found new ways to enjoy life outside of work and socialising, whether walking in nature or finding a new hobby like baking or gardening,” adds Laura Adkin, founder of Laura Adkin Interior Design. “Cottagecore encapsulates a lifestyle people realise they want, needing ‘the good life’, somewhere to retreat from the world. Cottagecore is all about creating a relaxed and mindful interior, promoting simplicity and rest.”
irst coming to our attention through the pristine pictures on our Instagram feeds, country maximalism – better known as
‘cottagecore’ – is an aesthetic that’s soared in popularity over the past few years, and shows no sign of stopping. A blend of regal florals, chic finishes and dulcet touches, if you’re considering a revamp of your home, the look is ideal for the coming months, harnessing brighter days and all the burgeoning nature that entails. The pandemic rocketed the trend ahead. “That idea of going back to some
PURE AND SIMPLE Pebble grey bed linen from Secret Linen Store has a soothing, rustic quality (top). This Laura Adkin bedroom incorporates touches of nature, to bring the outside in (left)
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