This post will inspire you to incorporate the cottage core style into your own kitchen.
Cottagecore is all about going back to nature. A way of life that is inspired by the old English country life. Connecting with the earth and living a more simple life.
We find that cottage core incorporates a lot of materials, textures and patterns that give a British, countryside feel.
And so we have gathered 21 different decor ideas for the ultimate cottage core kitchen.
1.Curtains,Curtains,Curtains
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What can be more cottage core than a classic checkered curtain concealing your storage, or hiding an appliance such as a dishwasher.
Curtains will bring character and elevate the kitchen. You’ll find curtains throughout cottages especially in the kitchen.
Whether it’s for hiding your appliances or your storage, we highly recommend installing curtains with a rustic/brass rod.
2.Hanging Herbs
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Cottagecore has a classic, fairytale feel. The kind of fairytale with a happy ending, where the character lives peacefully in the woods.
We really like the idea of hanging dried herbs from the kitchen ceiling. It really ties into the cottagecore style, and really makes your kitchen feel so earthy and raw.
3.Wallpaper
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The cottagecore movement is all about nature, so why not express that with a beautiful floral print wallpaper.
A splashback in the kitchen is too modern for a cottagecore look. And to combat that we replace it with a beautiful floral wallpaper to bring the kitchen some texture and vibrancy.
Whether it’s a detailed print or simple, it doesn’t really matter, as long as it’s colorful and you love it.
4.Cozy Kitchen
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We love how cozy and inviting this kitchen feels. Its neutral tones contrast so beautifully with the wooden features. And don’t get us started on that beautiful farmhouse sink.
Wood is a material you definitely want to include in your kitchen. It’s natural, raw and warm. Contrast that with an overall neutral toned kitchen to create an inviting kitchen.
Use dishware and kitchen accessories as decor, you can play around with different materials and designs. Don’t put them away, display them on shelves.
5.The Green Kitchen
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What can be more cottagecore than having your kitchen green, getting back to an earthy natural look, green is the perfect color to have in your kitchen.
We recommend a sage green for your kitchen, combined with some wooden countertops and flooring will really bring that old English country look into your kitchen.
6.The Rustic Cottage Kitchen
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A rustic look means making sure your things look worn and torn. It’s a countryside kitchen set in 1900 with hints of cottagecore.
You can age up your cupboards, pair them with a large wooden table and some beautiful copper pots and pans. Have your best dishware on display.
Don’t forget to incorporate a lot of ceramic, wood and glass, stay away from plastics.
7.The Cotswolds Kitchen
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A classic cotswolds kitchen includes stone flooring, wooden beams and a white kitchen.
White ceilings and walls brightens up the kitchen and contrasts amazingly with the beams and stone flooring. Including wooden features such as a breakfast table and countertops.
This look is perfect if you’re going for a kitchen Reno, as you start from a clean slate. Recreating the prefect Cotswolds Kitchen.
8.China Cabinet
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A China cabinet is perfect if you’re a beginner wanting to incorporate the cottagecore lifestyle, it’s the perfect place to start.
All you need is a secondhand cabinet. And then all that’s left is to decorate with all your favorite china, especially teapots and teacups to bring the English country atmosphere.
9.A Stone Wall
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As the cottagecore aesthetic is all about natural materials, it’s important to incorporate them into your home. And when it comes to the kitchen one material we really love is stone.
In the English countryside stone is used a lot throughout the home. So transform your kitchen by replacing those basic walls with stone and brickwork.
Sometimes it takes just one project to entirely transform a space.
10.A Blue Kitchen
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We love the idea of a blue inspired cottagecore kitchen.It brings a coastal meets cottage vibe and we love this collaboration.
Keep things natural and use wood for your countertops and furniture.
Use ceramics, brass and copper for your kitchen accessories and don’t forget to bring nature into the kitchen with fresh flowers, herbs and vegetables.
11.Cottagecore meets Modern
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You don’t have to stick to one style when it comes to refreshing your kitchen, combining different styles can create a whole new look.
We love the way Hannes Mauritzson has done this in their kitchen. Replacing the top cabinets with shelving, adding marble countertops and installing Japandi style cabinets.
Hannes sticks to natural materials whilst also incorporating vintage decor. It’s so modern meets cottagecore and we are obsessed.
12.Shelves,Shelves,Shelves
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Speaking of shelves, it’s time to ditch those top cabinets and replace them with a set of wooden shelves.
Not only does it make your kitchen look organized, but it also fits so well with the cottagecore theme.
Reserve the top shelf for all your fancy dishware. And the rest of the shelves for baskets, decor and everyday staples stored in glass jars.
13.Copper,Copper,Copper
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Don’t put away your copper cookware, display it around the kitchen.
Copper is one of the most important materials you need if you want to bring the cottagecore theme to your kitchen.
Not only is copper natural, but it’s also bold and bright. It’s an amazing way to highlight the kitchen.
14.Panelling
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We have recently seen a rise in people using panelling and molding around the home.
Panelling is found a lot throughout cottagecore inspired homes and brings a cozy country element.
We really like panelling painted with neutral tones. This allows a background for all your decor pieces to stand out against.
15.Wooden Countertops
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Wood is a material we keep mentioning for a reason, it’s the most single important element you need to add to your kitchen.
Which is why countertops are the best item in your kitchen to incorporate wood. It’s functional, affordable and looks great.
16.Pots & Pans
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There’s something about pots and pans that just give you a cottage feel. Especially those vintage looking ones that look like they’ve been used a hundred years ago.
Use them as decor for your kitchen. Whether you use a metal rod or big chunky screws for them to hang off. They are a staple in a cottagcore kitchen.
17.Brass
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Brass should be used as an accent material in your cottagcore inspired kitchen.
Brass is a beautiful, elegant metal. From faucets to door handles, brass will be the ideal material for your kitchen.
It will bring a vintage, antique look that is crucial for that cottagecore theme.
18.Beams
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What better way to bring cottagecore to your kitchen than installing wooden beams to the ceiling.
Cottage ceilings are usually low and the beams are made out of wood. They can be wide or thin depending on your space.
If your kitchen has a high ceiling install thick, wide beams. And if your ceiling is lower then thin, less spaced out beams will look great.
19.Pink and Brown
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A color combination we love for a cottage- core inspired kitchen is pink and brown.
We love how Anita has designed this kitchen. The pink paneled walls paired with the checkered pink flooring to contrast the beautiful brown cupboards.
The best thing about the cottagecore theme is that there is no wrong color, you can mix and match colors or just stick to one bold color. Don’t be afraid to try something different, you might just fall in love with it.
20.Tea Station
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Seen as our theme is all about the old English country, why not have a tea station in your cottagecore inspired kitchen.
Picture yourself kicking back, sipping on some tea and enjoying a book. Cottagecore is a way of life, a life in the countryside, a life away from the stress of modern life.
So install some shelves, have your best teacups and teapots on standby with an array of tea flavors. And if you’re not a big fan of tea, then a coffee station is just as good.
21.A Colorful Look
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Cottagecore is all about nature, and flowers are the epitome of the natural world. So use them as inspiration and bring that element into the kitchen.
Incorporate all colors into your kitchen and use different patterns and prints to add texture. Florals and check are popular patterns when it comes to cottagecore so use them.
Keep the walls, floors and ceilings simple and use (colorful and patterned) everyday items as decor to bring the kitchen to life.
22.Maximalist Kitchen
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We love the maximalist approach in a kitchen as there’s always lots of things we have in our cupboards. So get them out and use them as decor for the kitchen.
Show off those pots and pans, pile up those plates and hang your vegetables.
Romanticize your kitchen with candles, fabrics and dishware. It’s the heart of the home, why shouldn’t it look busy?
23.A Fairytale Kitchen
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Cottagecore celebrates a quiet life, hidden away from the world. Like a fairytale with a happily ever after.
Keep things simple and natural. A small kitchen with vintage feels and flowers everywhere. A small round wooden breakfast table, with a beautiful afternoon tea setup.
Accessorized with all sorts of prints, fabrics, doilies, hand stitched tea towels and fancy china.
24.A White Kitchen
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A color theme we love is white, all shades and tones of white are welcome.
Elements such as woven baskets, ceramic pots and colorful bowls just stand out more against the white. Texture is also added to create more depth in a white kitchen.
Such as this kitchen, with the glass cupboards, panelling and ruffled curtains. All elements are white but there are a lot of layers and textures incorporated that create character.
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