Chateaucore: the new interiors trend you need to know
Chateaucore is a new interiors trend we’re lusting over.
It’s inspired by historic French country estates, combining the elegance and refined nature of a chateau, with the cosy warmth of a cottage.
Chateaucore is the perfect blend of aristocratic opulence and rustic, countryside comfort.
What is chateaucore?
Chateaucore combines old style romance and elegance with the classic charm of a simplistic cottage.
It’s spreading through the interior design circuit this summer, and is something to consider if you’re doing any decorating.
Think soft colours, gilded accents and rustic furniture – it’s essentially the French countryside dream that is finally taking off.
Escape to the Chateau
It would be wrong to talk about chateaucore, without mentioning the original interior designers that made the romantic French countryside their interior design inspo.
Dick and Angel Strawbridge began their project of creating a stunning Chateaucore property in the South of France back in 2016, but it seems the rest of the interior design sphere has finally caught up!
Going viral
According to Etsy, France cottage decor is now one of the most searched items on their site, increasing by over 26,000%.
On social ‘the Chateau life’ is trending across TikTok and Instagram – it appears that everyone is jumping on the hype of a luxury French countryside retreat.
How can I get the Chateaucore look in my home?
Unfortunately, we don’t all have the budget to pack up and buy a run-down property in the South of France to truly live out the fantasy, but we can bring bits of it into our own homes.
We’ve rounded up some of the best Chateaucore buys on the market right now…
1. Sofa
If you’re going to relax into the chateaucore lifestyle, you need somewhere to lounge like a French artistocrat.
This stylish leather sofa oozes opulence and immediately takes a space to another level.
However, it is still understated enough to look right at home in a cottage set up – exactly what chateaucore is all about.
All you need now to live out your aristocratic French fantasy is someone to feed you grapes and wine while you relax…
- Woodbridge large sofa, £2202 from Darlings of Chelsea – buy here
2. Bedding
Bedrooms are definitely a room we want to be the perfect balance of elegance and cosy, so chateaucore style bedding is a must.
This chic linen bed linen is super soft and in pebble grey, it’s bound to suit any existing scheme inside your bedroom.
The natural fibres make breathable bed sheets that will help to regulate your body.
Once you’ve slept on this, you’ll struggle to relax on anything else!
- Pebble Grey 100% linen bed linen, from £21.99 from Pebble – buy here
3. Botanical prints
One of the key elements of this trend is luxury prints, specifically botanicals.
We adore these stunning vintage palm tree frames in antique gold.
They fit the brief perfectly and would look stunning in any part of the house.
- MUSSA AND PALMA – ALMA MAXIMA Framed Art, £421 from Mind The Gap – buy here
4. Candlestick
A beautiful tablescape is a great way to embrace Chateaucore.
Made complete with tablecloth, unique place settings, and of course candle sticks.
For the latter, we love the enamel candlesticks at Rex London.
They look exquisite and ooze luxury whilst still being affordable to purchase a set.
- Enamel candlestick in light grey, £16.95 from Rex London – buy here
5. Black and gold mirror
A chic mirror is a must for any aristocratic abode, and with rustic being a key part of the trend, bonus points if it ticks both boxes!
We love this offering from Rockett St George.
It’s not too big or too small, with a stunning gold bow adding some character.
Ideal for placing near the front door or main hallway for you to check yourself out before leaving the house.
- Black & Gold Bow Round Wall Mirror, £195 from Rockett St George – buy here
6. Stemmed wine glasses
Just like with the candlesticks for tablescaping, luxury wine glasses are a must for this trend.
People will always notice extra effort gone into a tablescape or what you’re serving their chardonnay in, and it’s also a cheaper way to embrace the trend.
We love these bee stemmed wine glasses, they’re cute and stylish whilst also giving the opulent effect we’re after.
- La Rochère bee stemmed wine glass, clear, £8 each from Maison Cherie – buy here
6. Blinds
Are you wanting to fully embrace the chateaucore trend? Upgrade your blinds and invest in these stunning Parisian design roller blinds from Hillarys.
They are perfect for the trend with the busy, yet elegant design and muted blue and white colours.
- Toile de Paris Bleu Roman Blinds, from £50 at Hillarys – buy here
7. Safari Soiree wallpape
Busy wallpaper, particularly in smaller rooms like downstairs toilets or cloakrooms is perfect for this trend.
This Safari Soiree is stunning and we think it would work perfectly for this purpose.
- Safari Soiree wallpaper, £159 from Divine Savages – buy here
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