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October 24, 2023
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Cottagecore vs. honeycore— let’s talk about everything we know about these two interior design styles and what their real differences and similarities are.
(Anyone want to drink some tea with local honey while reading this? Because I’m SO in.)
And even though honeycore is something I just recently discovered (in interior design, no less!), it’s still something I really wanted to explore, and may I say, I have not been disappointed with it!
While you might have already heard of cottagecore, you probably haven’t heard of honeycore yet, so let’s dive (or swim, or, whatever you do in honey?) inside this gorgeous interior design trend and compare it to our old, vintage, nostalgic, feminine friend, miss cottagecore.
An aesthetic movement that celebrates the romanticized idea of rural living and a return to simpler times. Think fairy tales, cozy cottages, and everything whimsically vintage.
From an interior design perspective, this is all highlighting the pastoral, traditional, and simplistic elements of living and focusing on patterns like florals and gingham, light and gentle colors, and curves, softness, and feminine essence.
Linen
Cotton
Lace
Soft pastels
Earthy greens
Muted florals
Rustic wooden pieces
Antique finds
Handcrafted details
Dried flowers
Porcelain tea sets
Vintage books
Honeycore is all about the love for bees, honey, and everything sweet and golden. It’s the warmth of summer captured in an aesthetic, with a touch of vintage charm. If cottagecore resonates with you, but more on the summer-y side versus the springy side (where I think cottagecore typically lives), then honeycore might just be for you.
While cottagecore looks to the past, honeycore takes inspiration from nature, especially the intricate world of bees, and its rise? Might just be attributed to the growing awareness of the importance of bees and the pleasures of the simpler things in life.
Beeswax candles
Amber glass
Soft, glowing textiles
Rich golds
Warm ambers
Sunny yellows
Hints of earthy browns
Vintage wooden pieces
Honeycomb patterns
Carved bee motifs
Decorative honey jars
Vintage bee illustrations
Sunflowers
So, while they’re definitely distinct, Cottagecore and Honeycore aren’t complete opposites. They both hold a little sprinkle of magic and whisper tales of bygone days and the wonders of nature.
Which one do you love? Do you want to be covered by warm bees, or cozy in a nostalgic paradise? Whichever you choose, just remember one thing— design style rules are meant to be broken, so have fun designing your space and making it something truly your own.
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