Give Your Home a Fairycore Refresh for a Light-Hearted, Organic-Feeling Space
Bring a magic touch to your home with this whimsical design trend, inspired by folk tales and fairy dust—and not just for kids.
Dana Gallagher
The fluttering fairies of folklore seem to be free from the storybooks at last—fairycore home decor is here to stay. Defined by youthful whimsy and comforting colors, this fairy-inspired design trend is perfect for outdoorsy people, book lovers, and children alike.
Fairycore is a fresh and lively mixture of some of our standby design schemes, with added touches of recent favorites. If you’re looking for something sleeker than goblincore or more modern than cottagecore, fairycore design just might be the inspiration you need for an interior spruce-up. Whether it’s your bedroom, den, or kitchen that needs a refresh, look to the fairies for an ethereal look that’ll stand the test of time.
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Bring the Outdoors In
Pack your living room with pixie dust by adding a healthy dose of houseplants and fresh flowers. Try lining bookshelves, TV consoles, or bed frames with ivy for an open-air look, and sprinkle small succulents amongst stray stacks of books to seamlessly integrate the outdoors into your space. Fresh-cut flowers from the yard arranged in elegant vases add to the fairy aesthetic as well, breathing life (literally) into your space.
If you’re no good at taking care of plants, don’t stress—there are other ways to bring natural, fairy-esque elements into your space in a snap. Look out for small pops of decor that reflect the outdoors. Butterflies, birds, and insects (if they don’t make you queasy) on fabrics, posters, or even lamps add an eclectic element to the room, and will help fairy visitors feel right at home. Plus, mushroom-shaped lighting is sure to please.
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Showcase Trinkets and Knickknacks
It’s time to go throw your storage closet and grab the trinkets you haven’t yet found a place for—fairycore decor calls for all things dainty. Your collection of shells, souvenirs, and unframed photos all have a place in fairycore decor. Try scattering your fairy-sized knickknacks on shelves and mantels, and play around with small centerpieces for your coffee table. Polaroids, twinkle lights, and candles (twisted taper or otherwise) add enchanting touches too, and tie the whole look together.
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Stick to Light Shades
Light colors, fabrics, and materials define the fairycore look—everything airy and calming has a place! Bring in neutral and pastel tones like greens, blues, and yellows, and add some pops of pink for good measure. While colorful, fairycore isn’t over the top, and you’ll want to stick with light woods and solid hues on the walls. When it comes to furniture, fairycore calls for birch and bamboo, but pops of darker, bolder shades can come in through pillows, throw blankets, and wall art as much as you please—keeping a light color palette will only make these accents pop more.
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Get Creative with Dim, Glowy Lighting
Fairycore is all about light, but not just any overhead lighting will do. Cozy candles and intricate string lights—which sometimes integrate faux vines or star-shaped bulbs—prove a magical addition to a fairy-inspired room. Getting creative with standing lamps, from switching up the shade color for an atmospheric hue to opting for odd shapes, brings a whole new level of calm, comfy lighting. And don’t be afraid to go overboard—going for a wide selection of lighting options for your space will allow you to pick and choose which to use, a built-in way to shift the mood after the sun sets.
Opt for Geometric Shapes
Though fairycore is fit for designers of all ages, the design style brings in whimsical shapes that’ll bring you back to your childhood days. Look for furniture that features soft or scalloped edges for a playful look, and think outside of the box when it comes to storage. Wavy bookshelves, geometric couches, and avant-garde lamps make fairycore modern and fresh, and will add an unexpected element to your home decor. Wall art is another opportunity to feature striking shapes and patterns that draw inspiration from the furniture’s unique look.
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