Mar 12, 2025

4 Tips for Developing a Cottagecore Kitchen

1. Use Natural Materials

Create a lived-in look with accents in wood, stone, and ceramic. Butcher block countertops, wooden shelves, and farmhouse sinks will all fit into this scheme perfectly. Add some woven baskets, enamelware, and hand-thrown pottery for extra texture and authenticity.
Arrange your favorite dishware on open shelving or store fruits and vegetables in your woven baskets for a charming yet functional display. Take a moment to browse our entire Cottagecore collection to find rustic decor that meets your vision.
Plants like basil, rosemary, thyme, and mint grow well indoors. They also add a fragrant touch to your home. For an effortlessly rustic look, choose mason jars, wooden planters, or rustic pots.

Cotton curtains, country-chic table runners, and floral dish towels can soften your space. You can complete the look by placing a cozy rug underfoot. When you layer different textures – think ruffled curtains, woven placemats, and even a floral apron hanging by the stove – you’ll make your kitchen feel effortlessly charming.
Swap out modern fixtures for vintage-inspired pendant lights, lanterns, and wall sconces. Make sure you are using warm-toned bulbs to create a softer glow. Candles and fairy lights can add even more magic in the evenings.
Whether it’s on your wallpaper or your dish towels, floral and botanical prints add a natural but still comfortable vibe to your kitchen. Try and look for vintage-inspired patterns with delicate florals, gingham, or toile. Other ideas include lining a glass-front cabinet with floral wallpaper or adding color with patterned dishware.

A Cottagecore kitchen’s beauty lies in its imperfections. You’ll only be adding to its allure if you select a weathered wooden table, a chipped ceramic bowl, or a well-loved apron hanging from a hook. Don’t worry about perfection at all – just embrace a kitchen that feels warm, welcoming, and full of life.
To create your ideal kitchen design, look for hand-carved wooden utensils, woven baskets, and handmade pottery. A hand-thrown ceramic tray, a made-by-hand wooden bowl, or a set of vintage-inspired measuring spoons can make everyday tasks feel so much more special.
Store dry goods in glass jars with wooden lids, or keep wooden spoons in a ceramic crock. You can even hang some cast iron skillets on the wall. A vintage bread box, an enamel teapot, or a stoneware pitcher will add some extra appeal while they keep your kitchen essentials right on hand.

Open shelving is great because it showcases your beautiful dishes. Plus it makes everyday items so much easier to grab. Try displaying stacks of plates, mugs, and mixing bowls alongside natural elements like potted herbs and dried flowers. Or, you can swap out an upper cabinet for floating wooden shelves. Then just fill them with heirloom dishes or antique glassware.
Cottagecore kitchens embrace the mismatched. Combine elements like floral plates, stoneware bowls, and delicate teacups for a collected-over-time aesthetic. You can check out thrift stores (or Antique Farmhouse) for unique dishes, or you can use hand-painted ceramics for a more personal touch.
Look for old-fashioned kitchen scales, floral china, and glass jars with handwritten labels. Soft pastels, muted greens, and warm shades of cream will keep the space inviting. Why not hang a distressed wooden sign right above your stove? Or perhaps you can display a vintage clock on the wall for a nostalgic touch.