Give Your Home a Fairycore Refresh for a Light-Hearted, Organic-Feeling Space

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.

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.

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,