The Cottagecore trend - An eclectic mix of country style and contemporary design
The newly popular Cottagecore kitchen design trend lets you embrace a home aesthetic with a cosy country feel. The Cottagecore trend reflects country-style theming but combined in a stylised way with contemporary elements to create an eclectic mix of traditional style and modern functionality.
Cottagecore decor takes you back in time with a vintage twist and encourages you to embrace character and curated clutter to achieve a truly authentic homely feel. Traditional styled ceramic Belfast sinks that have been around for hundreds of years are the perfect style to achieve the characteristic look, rather than opting for a sparkling stainless-steel sink or a seamless granite sink.
The sink space is the cornerstone of a country kitchen, traditionally used not only for general kitchen prep but also for washing laundry, bathing children and even washing the dog after a long country walk. For these purposes, traditional butler type sinks are often large and robust, capable of keeping up with a hard-working kitchen.
The Franke Belfast VBK 710 in Ceramic White is a design classic that boasts a traditional, timeless style that transcends fashion and trends and is the perfect fit for a Cottagecore look. The beauty of the ceramic material evokes feelings of nostalgia and time gone by, and features a smooth, flawless and lustrous glaze - the hallmark of high quality. Combining beautifully with a variety of work surfaces such as wood, granite and quartz, Belfast sinks deliver a distinctive country look.
Within farmhouse-styled kitchens, it is also common to find a bridge design tap. These elegant and vintage designed taps are reminiscent of times gone by and will age well as a classic style. Fitting in perfectly with a Cottagecore theme, these taps will endeavour to bring back the older day’s charm.
The Bridge Lever tap embraces the Cottagecore trend and adds a touch of country-style charm to the kitchen. This elegant tap features an enduring, timeless design, which will look right at home in quaint cottage kitchens, as well as more modern living spaces.
The Cotswold tap features exquisite detailing and tactile white resin levers, which enhance its vintage, period styling. The classic Victorian-style handles and long C spout add elegance to the overall design, allowing it to fit seamlessly with any Cottagecore style kitchen.
While cottagecore centres on adding some old-fashioned charm, it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice up-to-the minute functionality. This mid-century inspired kitchen design brings a mix of traditional and contemporary together perfectly. Traditional glazed tiles and hand-made wooden cabinets pair with a linear style stainless steel sink and Vital filtered water tap with a spray hose that’s ideal for kitchen tasks, and not least for dispensing fresh tasting filtered water.
Whether its opting for the full traditional cottagecore look or adding subtle elements to complement a more contemporary style, there are many different sink and tap options that can be styled into your kitchen to give that country charm feel.
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