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Just a couple of years ago, the decor scene was all about keeping it understated and minimalistic. With decor aesthetics like Japandi and Wabi-Sabi gaining popularity, all that anyone wanted for their home was the less-is-more aesthetic, with a colour palette of beige, cream, and ivory. And maybe, grey, if they were feeling a little extra!
However, decor is now going through a maximalist phase. And by maximalism, we don’t mean dramatic pieces and loud colours. We’re talking about filling your home with mundane objects, but lots and lots and lots of them! Decor is going through the cluttercore era. But mind you, cluttercore isn’t about making it look messy. It’s about aesthetically displaying lots of different objects. Controlled chaos, if you will!
Clutter does not mean hoarding anything just for the sake of it. It’s about thoughtfully collecting and displaying the objects you genuinely love, whether they’re sentimental keepsakes, rare finds, or little things that simply make you happy. Books are a good starting point. If you’re a voracious reader who loves hoarding books, embrace that. Put all your books on display—whether they’re displayed in a massive floor to ceiling bookshelf, or a cute little bookshelf in the corner. Don’t keep them tucked away in cupboards and closets.
Art is another great category to explore with cluttercore. And no, we are not talking about simply putting up one massive painting on a wall—that could also find its way into a minimalist’s home. Instead, we suggest going all out by curating a gallery wall with paintings of different styles, sizes, and frames.
Indoor plants also add to the cluttercore aesthetic. Additionally, collectibles are another great category. These objects have a lot of personality and can tell a lot about the owner of the house. This can include anything from sculptures and figurines, travel souvenirs, framed handwritten letters, stamps, postcards, coins, vinyl records, posters, vintage fine wine, a framed dinner receipt from your first date as a couple…the world is your oyster! Soft furnishing can also add to cluttercore, so you can hoard cushions, rugs, throws, with interesting prints and patterns. Other objects can include mirrors, lamps, candles, candlestands, quirky coasters…go all out!
Don’t worry about clashing colours. Cluttercore isn’t about creating a perfectly colour-coordinated home straight out of Pinterest, or aiming for perfection. It’s about putting the objects you love on display.
Mix prints. Animal print with floral print, houndstooth with paisley.
We would not only suggest adding textures like bouclé, jacquard, velvet, but also, mixing them.
Just to reiterate, cluttercore doesn’t mean messy. Prioritise balance and leaving breathing spaces.