What is the nostalgiacore aesthetic?

Are you yearning for a simpler time when your childhood home was reassuringly filled with chintz and potpourri? You’re not alone. The desire to bring back yesteryear aesthetics has led to a contemporary design trend: nostalgiacore.

Adding character to your home through décor that feels personal and comforting is in right now. The nostalgiacore aesthetic brings your past to life, embracing personal memories that make your home a sanctuary. Are you ready to go back in time with your home interior design?

What is nostalgiacore? 

This trend embraces familiarity and warmth and creates comforting home memories. From your grandparents' home to a specific lamp your mum had when you were growing up, we are embracing designs such as vintage furniture, retro patterns and comforting furnishings, all steeped in sentimental touches. We are turning back time to find that comfort within us in the current turbulent world.

Here are ways you can tap into this trend…

Old-school patterns

In our increasingly digital age, we are seeking comfort in the old times. Go for retro designs and old-school patterns, such as faded florals and classic leafy prints seen in cosy cottages. These prints evoke a sense of warmth and comfort through the nostalgiacore aesthetic and create a lived-in environment.

You can awaken nostalgia interior design by adding paisley patterns through tablecloths and cushions to create a homely feel that evokes warm, fuzzy nostalgic joy.

By embracing old-school patterns you're not just decorating, you're curating a space that tells your story and reflects a simpler time. Maybe that time never really existed, but it's the feeling that matters not the reality.

Bigger is better

Go big in your home when embracing the nostalgiacore aesthetic. Take a maximalist approach. Look at how you can add comforting character to your home through contrasting prints or clashing colours. Maximalism over minimalism means focusing on bringing your personality into your home rather than adhering to pared-back minimalist trends.

You can find comfort in clashing by combining different florals in your living room through contrasting wallpapers and curtains. Pick patterns and colours that reflect your nostalgia interior design choices to make your room feel more dynamic.

Choose vintage pieces

Combine contemporary furniture with statement vintage pieces from flea markets and charity shops that offer a one-of-a-kind statement. Keep your eye out for retro coffee tables and a chest of drawers you can upcycle or a statement mirror from the 1980s. Modern elements can provide a sleek, functional foundation, with vintage pieces adding a touch of nostalgiacore.

Choose fitted living room furniture that complements your retro look, creating a seamless blend of the old and new. The key is to opt for tailored design pieces that fit the proportions of your space. At Hammonds, we can utilise the most awkward of spaces to fit your design choices.

This leaves you the space to upcycle vintage pieces and create a personal connection to your décor through bold focal points.

Keep it personal

This trend allows you to tell your story through your home. Incorporate family heirlooms or pieces that remind you of your past, such as crochet blankets or record players. Swapping out the modern for pieces from your past is the perfect way to embrace nostalgiacore. 

The key is choosing pieces that hold sentimental value and bring comfort. Focus on cherished mementoes, big or small, whatever that looks like for you. Or create new memories. This could be knitting a cushion cover that reminds you of one your grandparents had when you were a child or framing an old handwritten note or letter from a friend.

You can add personal nostalgia interior design touches in many ways:

·       Old family heirlooms: Display furniture or knick-knacks passed through generations.

·       Handmade textiles: Knitting a throw or cushion cover to evoke childhood memories.

·       Framed letters or photos: Frame personal letters, photos, or artwork.

Add nostalgiacore to your home with our bespoke Hammonds charm

Ready to create a home filled with memories and timeless charm? Book a free bespoke design visit with our experts today and let us help you bring nostalgic comfort into your home. Merge it effortlessly with functional storage solutions, so you have all the personalised touches you love without sacrificing day-to-day, space-saving organisation. Whatever you are looking to do with the nostalgiacore aesthetic we can assist you.