INTERIORS
STYLE AND COMFORT KEY TO COTTAGECORE IS CREATING A SENSE OF COSINESS – TOP INTERIOR DESIGNERS SHARE HOW TO INJECT CHARM AND WARMTH
continues. “Achieve this by searching for eco-friendly interior products and materials, but also trying to introduce nature-inspired details. That could be anything from colour to specific furniture, such as a trunk-shape side table – and plants are a must!” The philosophy behind cottagecore is gathering antique and contemporary gems over time and melding a range of styles together. “It’s less expensive than the cool, uber-modern grey theme, as that tends to require a big budget on iconic items to pull off,” explains Louise Swarbrick of Louise Swarbrick Interior Design.
ne overlooked way of bringing personality into the home is taking a hands-on approach and fashioning your own finishing
touches. “Handmade items are a hallmark, so anything created from crocheting and natural materials like cotton or yarn would work well,” says Katie, founder and director of Katie Malik Studio. Part of the solace of the country maximalist look is that it draws inspiration from the great outdoors. “The cottagecore aesthetic is all about re-establishing a connection with nature, with nods to sustainability and eco-living,” Katie
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