9 ways to channel some cushty, country charm
If summer has left you dreaming of a slower, more laid-back lifestyle and you’re in the mood to replace, lift or style up your space with some rural touches, a nod to cottagecore will let your home blossom.
From folk-inspired florals, soft, natural hues and a smattering of ruffles and gingham with a vintage aesthetic, there are endless ways to inspire a calmer, more relaxed you – while adding warmth and character.
Here’s what’s putting us in a cosy mindset and makes for a playful project…
With a nod to nostalgia, think of a gingham tablecloth, a jug of wildflowers and homemade cakes as the gateway to happiness.
This floral motif is cited as resembling English roses and wild flowers, and we love the harmonious colour way on this hand-painted stoneware. Think a strong cuppa and strawberry sponge cake… yummy.
With green still the go-to for kitchens, especially if you want to make the most of your garden with a seamless indoor/outdoor flow, this olive green cookware creates just the right homely vibe. Induction compatible and oven safe.
Thoughtful details such as ruffle cushions with a ditsy print and wildflowers sets the tone for farmhouse style, and cottage romance.
When you want to ditch clear glassware for modern rustic and timeless appeal of copper, this is the vase for spilling fresh flowers for a touch of whimsy.
An easy update and simple, decorative piece, this gingham rug can be paired with co-ordinating cushions – or left as a standalone with an up-cycled coffee table or hand-me-down antique.
A new-season update, this gorgeous sofa is tailor-made for a cottage setting. Part of the new Cath Kidston collection, the frilled skirt, traditional high-back shape furnished in beautiful shades of strawberry and blue, has a sink-in appeal that’s made to be lived and loved.
Just peachy… this decorative lamp shows real character with its wavy piping and trio of tulips, tied with a ruby red bow.
A twist on a traditional duvet, this gingham bedding offers a cushty, vintage feel without the faff of having to change the cover. Washing-machine friendly, just pop it in when it needs a refresh, and the built-in microfibre can be air-dried on a laundry hanging line – cottagecore style – or in a tumble drier.