Scotlandcore is the Moody Fall Decor Trend You Need in Your Home

Channel your inner "Outlander" character and go for drama with your fall decorating this year.

Picture yourself walking among the winding streets of Edinburgh, strolling in and out of cafés and book shops during a light drizzle of rain. Or maybe you're exploring an 800-year-old castle in the lush Scottish Highlands, with grazing cattle just beyond the hill. You can incorporate this same moody atmosphere into your own home this fall with Scotland-inspired decor.

What Is Scotlandcore?

Scotlandcore lies somewhere between modern Victorian, cottagecore, and dark academia decorating styles. It's moody, dramatic, rustic, and most of all—cozy. There's a little bit of clutter and a lot of antiques, heirlooms, and other found treasures. And don't forget the apothecary bottles placed among accessories on tables and shelves. However, Scotlandcore differs from similar styles with its use of deep and rich colors like gold, green, and blue—all akin to the natural landscape of Scotland.

With travel back in full swing, everyone's fantasizing about what their next destination might be. This fall, social media feeds have been full of dreamy Scotland content, even with the country's frequent rainy gray skies. Lovers of series like Outlander and Harry Potter can find a real-life version of their favorite imaginative worlds with this decorating style—and it's especially homey for fall.

How to Achieve Scotlandcore in Your Own Home

While this decorating style features many semi-permanent updates like rich paint colors, patterned wallpaper, and worn leather and wood furniture, there are plenty of temporary ways to decorate with Scotlandcore accessories just for the season.

1. Vintage Frames and Artwork

When deciding what to hang on your bare walls, reach for an ornate, gold frame encasing a dramatic still life or landscape painting. Style it within a gallery wall with more frames, or place it on an entryway table with books and a few mini pumpkins to keep it seasonal.

2. Curated Clutter

Scotlandcore emphasizes collected everyday items scattered throughout a home but styled in an aesthetically-pleasing way. For a fall feeling, intentionally place items such as apothecary-like bottles, candles, woven baskets, worn books, and dried flowers on shelving, end tables, or mantels. The goal is to showcase items that are practical and not too literal when it comes to seasonal decor.

3. Natural Elements

Natural decor elements like stone, wood, and leather are all staples of Scotlandcore. If you are lucky enough to have a fireplace, stack cut firewood next to it (even if it's electric or gas). Place dried plants or flowers that would naturally occur in the fall in vases throughout the room, or hang them upside down with some twine. If you don't have a green thumb for houseplants, faux ones work just as well.

4. Antlers

The use of antlers on a mantel or bookshelf or mounted on a wall is reminiscent of an Old World hunter's tavern. No worries if you don't have authentic ones to work with; there are always faux options available in home stores or online.

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