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These adorable cottagecore wallpaper finds will complete your whole aesthetic

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Cottagecore is an increasingly popular aesthetic inspired by rural and farm lifestyles. There’s also a touch of whimsy to cottagecore, drawing inspiration from fairies, gnomes, and witches of your favorite fairytales. Just because this style is trending on Instagram these days doesn’t exactly mean that people are ditching their tech and heading for the countryside.

When applied to home design, this style embraces a sustainable lifestyle that is in tune with nature, mimicking traditional English countryside dress and decor. To truly embrace the style and natural decadence of simpler times, you need stylish and exciting wallpaper to transform your home into the modern cottage of your dreams.

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Peonies Peel and Stick Wallpaper Roll

This peel-and-stick wallpaper is a great way to venture into the world of cottagecore, bringing in a cream and dark navy blue palette that’s neutral enough to pair with your existing furniture and decor. The peonies and birds are delicate enough to suit a nursery or powder room, but the two-toned design would make for an elegant feature wall in a dining room as well. This wallpaper is a great way to dip your toe into cottagecore design because, while it is very nature-inspired, it is not so country that you can’t pair it with modern accents.

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Features

  • Eco-friendly
  • Moisture resistant
  • Self-adhesive
  • Matte finish
  • Removable
  • Stain-resistant
  • Washable
  • Covers 20 square feet

Alpine Botanical Spray and Stick Wallpaper

This spray and stick wallpaper is inspired by a Scandinavian design, giving it a light, bright appearance that’s charming and not overly thematic. Perfect for a guest bedroom, the early springtime wildflowers in high meadows bring color to any room without being overpowering. The off-white background will pair well with most existing color schemes, so you can refresh your space without needing a total makeover.

Features

  • Easy to install
  • Washable
  • Sourced from managed forests
  • Matte finish
  • Removable
  • Covers 56 sq. ft.

Groovy Garden Navy Peel and Stick Wallpaper

This peel and stick wallpaper is vintage-inspired and features a colorful woodland pattern, filled with pine, pomegranate, and oak trees. The dark navy background will pop against any light-colored furniture and would stun in a kitchen with lots of natural light. You can also use this paper to add pops of color to a room that needs a bit of excitement like a small bathroom or mudroom.

Features

  • Self-adhesive
  • Can be repositioned while installing
  • Removable
  • Washable
  • Covers just over 30 square feet

Cottagecore is all the rage right now, and for good reason. Born from a desire to get back to nature and enjoy the simple things in life, the look combines eclectic and whimsical design that’s topped off with a bit of Grandma-style to add a little nostalgia. There’s also so much flexibility in the design too. You can update the overall look and pair this wallpaper with contemporary and industrial accents or go all in and accent the space with plush textures and pastel palettes. Don’t be afraid to try out something new with your cottagecore remodel. You may be pleasantly surprised.

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