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12 chic château-core pieces to transform your home into a timeless French estate
By Meg Walters
9 months ago
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3 min read
Channel your inner garden girl with these chic château-core pieces.
Looking to refresh your home’s decor? Allow us to introduce you to the chicest new trend in homeware: château-core.
A sophisticated, timeless look, château-core takes inspiration from the ornate, luxurious estates of France, while offering a more laid-back, country-girl vibe. If you want a home that feels like you’ve just stepped inside with a wicker basket filled with wildflowers to find a vintage porcelain vase waiting to be filled, this trend is for you. Think Sofia Coppola’s luscious Marie Antoinette.
“Château-core is about a relaxing kind of beauty, an effortless cosiness that makes you feel like the main character in your favourite summer novel,” says Dayna Isom Johnson, an Etsy trend expert.
Staples of the trend include soft, ruffled furnishings, neutral linens and botanical prints. If this sounds right up your alley, grab your proverbial wicker basket bag and get ready to add these items to your cart.
Josephine Dessine elements dessert plates
These gorgeous plates feature stunning sketches of each of the four elements. The iconic blue and white design screams 18th century France, while the quirky designs give this set a distinctly modern feel.
Shop Josephine Dessine elements dessert plates at Maison Flâneur, £158
William Wood Francesca gold-arched full-length mirror
Château-core calls for a touch of gold among the soft linens and ruffled fabrics, and this eye-catching full-length mirror will more than do the trick.
Shop Francesca gold arched ornate full length mirror at William Wood, £350
Anthropologie Vase Of Wonder tapestry
Make this stunning floral tapestry a centrepiece of your wall instantly transporting you to somewhere in the south of France. Oui, s’il vous plait.
Laura Ashley Elderwood wall art
These gorgeous little vintage prints by British designer Laura Ashley will help you bring some of those soft floral vibes inside.
Shop Laura Ashley Elderwood wall art at The Light Company, £56
Serena planter
We love this unique planter, featuring a woman’s head wearing a nautical crown. Place it in the centre of your coffee table or keep it outside in your garden to give any space a touch of eccentricity and fun.
Rebecca Udall Charlotte water glasses
Embrace château-core by ditching your old, boring glasses in favour of these ornate goblet-style glasses.
Loren embroidered percale cotton duvet cover
No château-core home is complete without a few ruffles. Under this simple duvet is the perfect place to relax after a long day in the garden.
Shop Loren embroidered percale cotton duvet cover at Anthropologie, £198-£208
Lillian off-white poppy seed vase
White decor is simple, chic and timeless. Just take this gorgeous vase. Again, you’re going to have a lot of wildflowers and you’ll need a place to put them.
Shop Lillian off-white poppy seed vase at Harrison Cropper, £8
Cozy Brown blue toile farmhouse linen curtains
Lean into the vintage French theme with these gorgeous blue and white curtains featuring a toile print.
Square jewellery box
Another little touch of gilded glamour, this ornate jewellery box has an antique feel that will instantly elevate your dressing table.
Large antique wash storage basket
Alongside your neutral linens, you’ll need at least one wicker basket. Even your storage can be beautiful and effortless!
Shop large antique wash storage basket at Costwold Company, £35
The Hadley dried flowers
Ok, so we don’t all have access to a meadow filled with beautiful wildflowers ready for the plucking. We recommend cheating just a little by investing in some gorgeous dried flowers that will add a pop of natural colour to your home all year round.
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