How To Make The Most Of The Bloomcore Floral Aesthetic Trend
Bring On The Bloomcore
It sometimes feels like we are in a world where every new trend has the word ‘core’ added. What started with Cottage-core has swiftly grown into Witch-core, Angel-core, Princess-core, Barbie-core, and even Norm-core! This new way of naming trends may seem too much, but the aesthetics behind them do have followings, and if flowers and home decor are your thing, one or two are worth checking out.
With lockdowns pushing people indoors for prolonged periods, the aesthetic was a way to signal wellbeing through a restyled environment. Lighter colours, organic forms, rustic furniture, and flowers were in stark contrast to the palettes of flat greys and whites en vogue up to that point. The romanticised idea of rural life even saw many people upping sticks from their urban homes, and moving to rural areas as they sought to make a new life for themselves.
With the passing of time, the pandemic behind us, and the reversion to older ways of life from ‘new normal’, some things have held tight – ‘cores’ being one such thing. Cottagecore has evolved, and bloomcore is now with us.
What is Bloomcore?
The essence of bloomcore, sometimes known as Flowercore, is an aesthetic celebrating all things floral as part of a quieter, natural existence, for example, within rural or semi-rural village life. Manifest through home decor, clothing, and accessories, bloomcore has become a means to express a desire for natural living. Bloomcore shares some characteristics with Cottagecore, however, within this aesthetic, the emphasis is on flowers rather than a broader, country-cottage vibe.
Main Elements of Bloomcore Aesthetic
As its name suggests, bloomcore is a flower-based trend, so let’s discuss the specifics of colour and style.
Bloomcore Colours And Hue
A quick image search reveals predominantly dreamy pastels and contrasting greens, hinting at romanticism. A deeper dive reveals elements of maximalist design with bold floral wallpapers, curtains and soft furnishings. Accents of rich colour contrast more subtle areas of design. Other imagery shows contemporary, minimalist compositions with a few key colours or even a monochrome base. The interpretation of Bloomcore is very much down to personal preference, therefore a preferred colour palette can be tailored to fit the aesthetic.
Bringing Florals Inside
House plants have recently seen a resurgence in popularity, with people turning their homes into mini tropical paradises. Large-leafed plants like Monstera and banana are excellent features or backdrops to larger plant collections. Emulating bloomcore doesn’t mean these plants need to be removed to make way for flowers or flowering plants. Bring in large hydrangeas, styled in grand vases or pots to complement existing plants and add to the drama.
These beauties are available in different colours to suit pre-existing colour schemes. If you don’t think you can manage the upkeep of live plants, preserved flowers or artificial plants and stems are available, and can be mixed as required to create a beautiful, low-maintenance display.
Nature And Floral Designs
Use the home as a canvas for floral and nature-inspired designs. Create a feature wall using floral wallpaper or choose a large, statement floral artwork. Dress up the scene with ad-hoc placements of fresh flowers, pot plants, and floral decorations. Cups, teapots, crockery, vases and ornaments with floral embellishments add depth to the look.
Lots Of Indoor Plants
Bringing flowers indoors is a huge part of the core of the aesthetic. This doesn’t have to be standard pot plants, it can be a combination of fresh-cut flowers, outdoor specimens in large planters, dried and preserved arrangements, or even good quality faux garlands or blooms. Although it is entirely up to you what flowers and plants you bring indoors, some key varieties are synonymous with the aesthetic’s essence.
The Best Flowers And Plants For A Bloomcore Aesthetic
Let's run through our selection of top flowers for the ultimate cottage core look.
Wildflowers
For that dreamy, romantic look, there’s nothing like wildflowers. No one should pick flowers from the wild as this is generally prohibited, but cultivated varieties are often available from florists either, fresh or dried. Create an arrangement using dried lagurus, lavender, yarrow, wheat, oats, and daisies. Not only will it look great, but it will last for ages – with that lavender, it will smell amazing!
Poppies
Poppies look gorgeous in a field full of wheat or on a grassy verge, but unfortunately, they don’t last very long once picked. A great alternative to these is artificial blooms. Far from being a poor second choice, contemporary faux flowers are of great quality. Artificial poppies can be mixed in with fresh or dried flowers to increase the fullness of the display.
Peonies
Peony season is short but spectacular. The peony flower has a soft, romantic look, perfect for the bloomcore look. A generously filled vase of these can make for a stunning display. For something longer-lasting, dried ones are available, but they tend to be very small and not visually striking. Artificial peonies work very well, and the effect is incredibly realistic.
Roses
Roses are always popular and come in so many varieties and colour options the design potential is huge. They can last a good while in a vase with correct preparation and care and can be dried afterwards to give them a new life. Bric-a-brac shops often have older-style crockery on sale that is good for display purposes. Choose one decorated in florals to double down on the look!
Hollyhock
The hollyhock is a summer favourite in a cottage garden. Its statuesque height and cheerful flowers make it a perfect backdrop for well-filled borders. These plants grow up to 3m in height and are well-covered in flowers that get smaller as they get closer to the top. Hollyhocks can be displayed indoors in a large vase. Their thick, woody stems don’t bend and flex, so they make a good backdrop to other flowers that have more natural movement.
It isn’t common to see dried hollyhocks but if you’re looking for a more long-term solution, faux stems are a good alternative. Contemporary faux blooms are made from incredibly realistic materials that make the flowers look almost as good as the real thing. The stems are made with textured materials to offer another degree of authenticity. The Silk-ka range of faux blooms is begun using a very detailed design process, and the high-quality manufacture is hand-finished to a superior standard.
Sweet Pea
The fragrance of sweet peas is like no other. With cut flowers, that scent fills the home, bringing the outside in. These pretty flowers last for a few days before they wilt but they are worth it, and with the cut-and-come-again nature of the sweet pea, you can enjoy fresh flowers for a few weeks.
Wisteria
When summer is getting underway, wisteria flowers appear on the vine from nowhere, bringing a wash of mauve, white, yellow, or pink to whichever building they adorn. These pendulous flowers don’t last that long, but when they are all in bloom, they are truly a sight to behold. If you can sacrifice them, a few carefully selected stems can be cut and used in the home to make a glorious display of tumbling flowers.
Daisies
As the weather warms, lawns and grassy areas become filled with a patchwork of daisies, dotted throughout. Children love to pick these tiny daisies to make chains and crowns but larger, longer-stemmed varieties make wonderful decorations for the home. Rodanthe, Acrolinium, and tiny Ixodia look wonderful when mixed with natural-coloured grass varieties such as lagurus and phalaris. A few lavender stems, a sprig of gypsophila, and maybe a little flax can bring the arrangement together and complete that bloomcore look.
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