Cottagecore

Where it comes from

An idealised English country cottage, rediscovered as an aesthetic.

Cottagecore suits low ceilings and awkward rooms, which is a rare quality. Floral prints, painted timber, open shelving and mismatched pieces — the remodel work is mostly restoring what a previous modernisation covered.

Lighting

Warm and scattered, from lamps and simple pendants. Overhead light is the enemy of the whole effect.

What breaks it

• Large-scale modern furniture
• Cool greys
• Glossy finishes
• Open-plan sprawl

Where to spend

Existing quirks. Beams, uneven walls and small windows are assets here — a remodel that levels everything removes the style along with the flaws.