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What Is Cluttercore?
Cluttercore has risen in popularity over the last several years.
“Unlike minimalist trends, cluttercore embraces your favorite things and gives them a place of honor.”
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As such, cluttercore style spaces are cozy, color-filled, and welcoming.
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Key Characteristics of Cluttercore
There are eight main key characteristics of cluttercore.
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This means showcasing sentimental pieces, Summers says.
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Maximalism
Cluttercore andmaximalismgo hand in hand.
Filled Walls
You won’t find blank white walls in a cluttercore-style space.
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Rather, cluttercore enthusiasts enjoy filling their wall space to the brim.
Vibrant Colors
The more color in a cluttercore-style space, the better.
These happy homes are filled withvibrant hues of all kinds.
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Quirky Elements
The quirkier your pieces, the better.
Natural Touches
Many cluttercore spaces feature plants or flowers of some kind.
Comfy Seating
Cluttercore spaces are meant to be cozy, not rigid.
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Formal and stuffy are two words that certainly do not apply to this aesthetic!.
Klein advises displaying anything from seashells to books to dolls and beyond.
Forgo Perfection
Stop worrying about your cluttercore style space looking perfect at all times, Summers says.
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“Embrace the unique and imperfect arrangements that give your space character,” she says.
This will give the eye somewhere to turn to upon setting foot in your space.
