The Cottagecore style is the latest version of an old trend that has captivated design enthusiasts, social media influencers, and homeowners alike, offering a highly romanticized interpretation of rural life. This is more than a décor trend, it’s a lifestyle movement that celebrates the beauty of the simple, pastoral way of living. This aesthetic is deeply rooted in an idealized version of country life, where daily routines involve baking fresh bread, cooking from scratch, cultivating gardens, handcrafting items, and surrounding oneself with natural beauty. It evokes a warm, inviting atmosphere reminiscent of country cottages, emphasizing handmade and legacy décor, soft color palettes, and vintage charm.
As society moves at an increasingly rapid pace, many people are drawn to Cottagecore as a way to slow down, embrace a simpler lifestyle, and cultivate a cozy home that fosters tranquility. Whether you’re looking to redesign an entire space or add charming touches to your home, Cottagecore décor provides endless inspiration for creating a restful sanctuary.
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Key Elements of Cottagecore Décor:

By combining these elements, homeowners can create a sanctuary that feels like a storybook escape, where life is slower and more intentional.
Why Cottagecore Is Trending
The rise of Cottagecore can be attributed to a collective desire for comfort, simplicity, and a return to traditional values. This aesthetic has gained immense popularity on social media platforms such as Pinterest, Instagram, and TikTok, where imagery of rustic cottages, wildflower arrangements, and homemade pastries dominate feeds. Many found comfort in slower hobbies during the pandemic and have carried it into their present lives.
If you’re feeling inspired to bring the charm of Cottagecore into your home, The Bradford Exchange offers a curated collection of décor items that capture the essence of this aesthetic. Whether you’re looking for floral décor, vintage-inspired keepsakes, or handcrafted garden décor, our selection provides the perfect touches to transform your space.
Browse our Cottagecore collection today and start your journey toward a cozy, nature-inspired home filled with warmth, nostalgia, and charm!
Springtime is the perfect time to add more cottagecore to your decorating. Our blog posts “The 8 Best Spring Flower Centerpieces to Celebrate the Season” and “Creating Spring Ambience” and “Our Top 10 Spring Décor Picks” provide additional inspiration.
Thomas Kinkade Timeless Moments Personalized Cuckoo Clock

Four fully interchangeable seasonal plaques featuring the beloved painter’s illuminating artwork keep your Thomas Kinkade cuckoo clock timely for spring and all year long. Plus, your family’s name is engraved on a handsome brass plaque to make this artistic wall clock a one-of-a-kind heirloom. Capturing the antique charm that’s perfect for Cottagecore decorating, this clock is expertly handcrafted and features an impressive mahogany finish and sculpted details crafted in artist’s resin recalling woodcarving. With accurate quartz movement, traditional hands and numbers, and decorative brass-toned hanging pine cone “weights”, it’s a family treasure in the making. And at the beginning of each hour, a tiny door at the top opens to reveal a sculptural cuckoo, chirping a pleasant melody.
Songbird Melodies Wall Clock

Put a song in your day – or better yet, how about a dozen actual bird songs? Intricately sculpted and hand-cast of artist’s resin, this clock showcases twelve bird species, a different one marking each hour with its actual, unmistakable song. At a full foot tall, this timepiece features deeply dimensional bird art and flower accents. It is sure to make a vibrant addition to your Cottagecore décor and a one-of-a-kind gift for any nature lover. The sculptural bird art includes a cardinal, yellow-rumped warbler, nuthatch, oriole, cedar waxwing, junco, bluebird, robin, titmouse, blue jay, chickadee and goldfinch. The closer you look, the more flower-accented details you’ll find. Artisan hand-painting brings it all to life, and the accurate quartz movement keeps time in your busy nest. Plus, the wooden-framed face features a charming barn board look and offers the sentiment, “Life is Like a Beautiful Song”, for a sweet finishing touch!
Homemade Happiness Wall Clock

The Homemade Happiness Wall Clock celebrates the joys of baking. Impressively sized at 14 inches high, this deeply dimensional wall clock is handcrafted of fine artist’s resin. Chocolate chip-shaped hour markers encircle the clock face, with a sweet sentiment in the middle that reads, “Happiness is Homemade”. The fun faux pendulum on the bottom of this clock features a wooden spoon with a cut-out heart accent, and accurate quartz movement ensures reliable timekeeping.
Lena Liu Precious Treasure Music Box

Bring a touch of nature inside. The breathtaking hummingbird and floral art of award-winning artist Lena Liu comes to life in elaborate frames surrounded by raised-relief hummingbirds and lavished with 22K gold, acrylic jewels, and faux jewels. A hand-painted sculptural hummingbird topper and pavé rhinestones complete this delicate work of art. This limited-edition collectible music box is crafted of Heirloom Porcelain®, features a thoughtful sentiment under the lid in elegant golden script, and plays the lovely melody “On the Wings of Love.”
Lena Liu’s Whispering Wings Music Box

Capturing the elusive beauty of butterflies, the Whispering Wings Music Box is handcrafted of Heirloom Porcelain® to the exacting standards of Limoges-Turgot, hand-underglazed and triple-fired for lustrous beauty and adorned with Lena Liu’s butterfly and floral artwork. The exclusive design recalls a delicate blossoming flower, crowned by a dainty sculpted butterfly. Hand-set sapphire-colored glass jewels and 22K gold accents add extra delight while a golden-scripted sentiment, “You Are a Precious Jewel to Treasure Forever”, beneath the lid adds the perfect finishing touch. Plus, at the turn of a key, this exquisite keepsake plays the charming melody of “On the Wings of Love.”
Joyous Gathering Lamp

Now, you can enjoy joyful backyard songbirds inside your home with the Joyous Gathering Lamp, a limited edition graced with the imagery of acclaimed artist James Hautman. This magnificent 1 ½ foot tall sculpted songbird accent lamp is exquisitely handcrafted in artist’s resin and features three colorful songbirds – a cardinal, blue jay and goldfinch – inspired by Hautman Brothers paintings, perched on a hand-sculpted tree base. A custom fabric shade, adorned with James Hautman’s flowering tree branch imagery of James Hautman, crowns this stunning nature-inspired lamp.
Country Kitties Lamp

There’s nothing as amusing as kittens frolicking around, determined to get into every nook and cranny they can find. The delightful Country Kitties Lamp, a custom-designed limited edition stands nearly 1 ½ feet tall and features a fabric shade with beloved Jurgen Scholz artwork of kitties lounging by a country creek. The base of the lamp is designed as a hand-sculpted tree showcasing three more kittens exploring the outdoors. Meticulous hand-painting brings each kitten to life while hand-applied whiskers add extra character. Plus, a full-sculpted butterfly finial and mahogany-finished base add the perfect finishing touches.
Thomas Kinkade Mountain Retreat Wall Décor

A first-ever Thomas Kinkade canvas print boasting built-in illumination, this Gallery Editions market-first presentation allows you to enjoy the blushing sun rays of the Thomas Kinkade painting, “Mountain Retreat” with all the vibrancy and detail of the original artwork. Thomas Kinkade’s idyllic vision comes to life on a hand-stretched canvas print that is nearly 2 feet wide and framed in an elegant mahogany-toned wooden frame with a golden trim and title plaque. Just flip on the switch and 10 LED lights built into the custom-crafted frame cast a soft glow on the breathtaking scenery.
Nature’s Masterpieces Sculpture Collection

Mother nature is full of surprises like on the Nature’s Masterpieces Sculpture Collection depicting songbirds paired with another natural marvel – antlers! This majestic collection begins with Issue One, Cozy Cardinals. Soon, your collection will continue with Issue Two, Brilliant Bluebirds followed by additional songbird and antler sculptures to follow. Expertly hand-cast of artist’s resin, each impressive sculpture in this collection is individually painted by hand! The exquisite handcraftsmanship brings attention to even the tiniest details – from the texture of the birds to the shading of a nest. What’s more, these stunning sculptures are presented on handsome mahogany-finished bases that provide an elegant finishing touch.
Kitten Bouquet Sleep Sound Machine

The latest technology meets the cottagecore aesthetic in the Kitten Bouquet Sleep Sound Machine with artwork by Dona Gelsinger. The health benefits of a good night’s sleep have been proven time and time again in clinical studies. These same studies suggested a sound machine as one method to help people fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer, using “sound masking” to prevent sleepers from reacting to all the sounds in their environment. Graced by Dona Gelsinger’s lively imagery of a basket of kittens exploring a blooming garden, this sleep aid device serves as a calming nightlight and a sound therapy machine. You may illuminate it to provide a gentle glow in one of six soothing colors or leave the illumination off. The 24 gentle sounds include white noise selections, ocean, rain, stream, crackling fire, fan, forest at night and more, and you can adjust the volume to suit you. Plus, it includes a convenient timer, so you can set your machine to 30, 60 or 90 minutes of continuous use.
For even more springtime fun, you can peruse our blog post on 9 Fascinating Spring Equinox Celebrations Around the World.
Cottagecore is more than just a fleeting trend – it embodies a timeless appreciation for nature, handmade art, fine craftsmanship, and nostalgia. Whether you live in a rural farmhouse or a modern city apartment, elements of Cottagecore can be seamlessly integrated into your home. The aesthetics’ emphasis on comfort, sustainability, and warmth makes it an enduring choice for those seeking a cozy and inviting space.
Unlike passing fads, Cottagecore is deeply rooted in historical influences and personal sentimentality, making it adaptable and long-lasting. Its versatility allows homeowners to blend elements of traditional, vintage, and even modern décor to create a personalized, harmonious space that reflects their unique tastes.
Do you think Cottagecore might be your aesthetic? Is it already? We’d love to hear from you and see your decorating tips in the comments.
Top 10 Cottagecore Décor for Spring 2025 by The Bradford Exchange